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A truly unique alumna of The Sandwell Colleges has won national recognition for her powerful achievements and positive influence after being named Young Student of the Year. Samiha Kalam, who demonstrated outstanding academic ability at Cadbury Sixth Form College – part of The Sandwell Colleges – excelled in her English
Inspiration and achievement of dedicated individuals and teams were celebrated by The Sandwell Colleges, as the winners of the inaugural Future Focus Awards were announced at a special awards ceremony held recently. The event brought together colleagues from Sandwell College and Central Saint Michael’s Sixth Form in West Bromwich and
The Sandwell Colleges proudly celebrated the success of apprentices and employers at this year’s Future Focus Apprenticeship Showcase & Awards, an inspiring evening that recognised the partnerships driving skills growth and opportunity across the region. Bringing together apprentices, employers, and college teams, the event showcased how collaboration helps shape the
We’re celebrating Annie, our latest Learner of the Month, as a powerful example of how perseverance and focus can drive real progress. Annie’s story was celebrated at our Learner of the Month Awards, where special guest Blind Dave Heeley OBE DL, Deputy Lieutenant of the West Midlands, shared an inspiring
Sandwell College was filled with pride and positivity as we came together to celebrate the achievements of our Early Years students for both our outstanding 16–18 and adult learners. The event was opened by CEO and Principal Lisa Capper MBE who delivered an inspiring speech on the vital role Early Years
Foundation Learning students from Sandwell College recently showcased their creativity and entrepreneurial spirit at the WorldSkills UK Enterprise Qualifiers, hosted by North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College. Representing the college with pride, learners Nataliah and Demi pitched a sustainable business idea—a thoughtfully designed planter that prioritised accessibility and environmental impact.
We were delighted to hear that our Hair and Beauty students have returned from the AHT (Association of Hairdressers & Therapists) Awards in Blackpool with a collection of prestigious accolades, showcasing their skills on a national stage. Recently, students from a range of Hair & Beauty courses and levels, both
Selected students from across Sandwell College and Central Saint Michael’s Sixth Form came together for another fantastic Learner of the Month celebration. These events are a chance to shine a spotlight on the dedication, ambition, and resilience that makes our learners truly outstanding. This month, we had the honour of
We were delighted that two of our colleagues attended this years Garden Party at Buckingham Palace. Jon Tew, Chair of Governors and his wife, were invited to represent The Sandwell Colleges at this week’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace to celebrate and recognise those working in Education and Skills. John
Celebrating Bashir – Highly Commended in the Lord Lieutenant’s Young Active Citizens Award 2025. We’re incredibly proud of Bashir, a learner at Sandwell College, who has been recognised in this year’s prestigious West Midlands Lieutenancy Young Active Citizens 2025 Awards. His commendation is a powerful reflection of his resilience, determination
Congratulations to all of our highly talented hairdressing competitors from Sandwell College who made it through to national finals. The following students were all placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in the AHT Midland Regional Finals, hosted by us this week for the second year running, and they will now travel
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
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