Skills West Midlands + Warwickshire Celebrates Anniversary with Excellence in Skills Partnership Awards
Skills West Midlands + Warwickshire, the body formed by further education colleges and independent training providers across the region as a one-stop shop for business, has marked its first successful year by presenting Skills Partnership Awards to thirteen employers which have invested in education and training. The celebration event, staged at PwC’s offices in Paradise, […]
Sandwell College’s Open Mic Nights – inspiring the next generation of creatives
Each week, the campus comes alive with creativity, collaboration, and confidence-building at our Open Mic evenings, an ongoing initiative that gives music and production students a real taste of the industry. These relaxed, student-led sessions are far more than just performances. They’re a platform for growth, experimentation, and peer support. For our music students, Open […]
Exploring Careers in the Canine Industry at Crufts
As part of #CareersWeek2025, our Animal Care & Dog Grooming students enjoyed an unforgettable day at Crufts. The visit offered a fantastic opportunity for students to explore the many career paths available within the dog industry. From top-tier grooming displays and high-energy agility competitions to insights into dog training, welfare, and canine psychology, the event brought […]
hydraPower dynamics Wins Prestigious Employer Recognition Award – Showcasing The Sandwell Colleges’ Commitment to Skills & Industry Collaboration
hydraPower dynamics, a key employer partner of The Sandwell Colleges, has been recognised with an Employer Recognition Award at the one-year anniversary celebration of Skills West Midlands & Warwickshire (SkillsWM+W). This accolade highlights the company’s outstanding contributions to skills development, student progression, and workforce growth in the region. Over the past year, Sonia Smalling – […]
The Sandwell Colleges sponsor Bulls in the City to support Birmingham Hospice
The Sandwell Colleges are proud to be an official sponsor of Bulls in the City, an exciting public art trail set to take over Birmingham this summer. The initiative, inspired by the city’s iconic bull, will see a collection of artist-designed bulls placed across key locations, celebrating Birmingham’s culture while raising vital funds for Birmingham […]
Sandwell College celebrates major milestone as Cradley Heath Skills Campus reaches topping out stage
The Sandwell Colleges’ £9.3 million Skills Campus in Cradley Heath has reached a significant milestone, with a topping out ceremony today (Tuesday 25 February) marking the completion of the core building phase of the project. The ceremony, attended by college leaders, Sandwell Council representatives and other key partners, highlights the substantial progress of the […]
Sandwell College achieves national accreditation for excellence in student support
The Sandwell Colleges has once again demonstrated its commitment to delivering outstanding information, advice, and guidance (IAG) services by securing the matrix Standard accreditation for 2025. This national recognition, awarded by The Growth Company on behalf of the Department for Education, highlights the College’s dedication to student success and progression. Following a rigorous assessment conducted […]
Sandwell College wins prestigious Signature Award for community excellence
Sandwell College has been recognised for its outstanding commitment to community development and workforce transformation by winning the Community Excellence Award at the 2025 Signature Awards Birmingham. The award highlights the College’s dedicated approach to upskilling local communities, forging impactful employer partnerships, and creating meaningful employment opportunities through its pioneering Sector-Based Work Academy Programmes (SWAPs). […]
Breaking Barriers: Jasmine’s apprenticeship journey in highways and construction
Jasmine has always known she wanted a career that kept her active and engaged. The idea of being confined to an office never appealed to her, she preferred being on her feet, working outdoors, and taking on practical challenges. Studying and coursework was never her strongest suit, but hands-on work came naturally. When she came […]
Celebrating Dawid & Jay at the NAW 2025 Apprenticeships’ Star Awards!
At Sandwell College, we take immense pride in recognising and celebrating the achievements of our apprentices. This National Apprenticeship Week 2025, we are thrilled to highlight two outstanding individuals, Dawid and Jay, who have excelled in their respective fields and received well-deserved recognition at The Sandwell Colleges’ Apprenticeships’ Star Awards 2025! Dawid – Engineering Finalist […]
Sandwell College’s Star Awards celebrate excellence in apprenticeships
Rising and inspiring stars of the future got the chance to shine at Sandwell College’s Star Awards on Monday, February 10th. The event, which marked the beginning of National Apprenticeship Week, highlighted the hard work and dedication of Sandwell College’s apprentices. The Star Awards saw an array of organisations and businesses nominate students, with more […]
Sandwell Successes: Maya Ghazal
Meet Maya Ghazal, a former engineering student at Sandwell College, who continues to inspire the world with her extraordinary achievements. Maya is the world’s first female Syrian refugee pilot, a trailblazer who exemplifies the power of resilience, determination, and education. After completing her degree in Aviation Engineering with Pilot Studies at Brunel University, she joined […]
