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Sandwell Students Aspire Higher at HE Fair

Ambitious students from Sandwell College enjoyed an exciting opportunity to plan what’s next for their future at our Higher Education Fair. Learners got the chance to meet face-to-face with representatives from almost 30 different universities, including Aston University, Bangor University, Birmingham City University, University of Birmingham, Coventry University, De Montfort

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All Aboard The Sandwell Colleges T Level Bus

13th – 17th October is National T Levels Week, and to mark the moment the Sandwell Colleges are taking T levels out to schools. The T Level Roadshow, sees the Sandwell Colleges taking their big yellow bus out on the road to visit a range of secondary schools across the

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Hello Yellow For World Mental Health

💛 The Sandwell Colleges came together today on World Mental Health Day for Hello Yellow, to raise vital funds and show children and young people they’re not alone with their mental health💛 Lisa Capper MBE, CEO & Principal, together with the Senior Leadership Team, took time to recognise the importance

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Sandwell College cricket alumni Olivia and Blake sitting at Edgbaston Stadium

Cricket Alumni Spotlight: Blake & Olivia

From students to professionals, Blake and Olivia both started their journeys on our Warwickshire County Cricket Club Programme at Edgbaston Stadium. Today, they are proud members of the Warwickshire County Cricket Club team, proving it’s possible to turn your passion into a real career. Blake Quddus is now 19 and

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Apprentice of the Year Finalist

Congratulations to our Business Administration apprentice Ife Opasanya, who has been shortlisted as Charity, Voluntary and Public Services Apprentice of the Year at the 2025 Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards in partnership with Pearson. Ife says his apprenticeship at Sandwell College has been instrumental in helping him provide young people with opportunities

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Apprentices Closer To Career With Carwood

Eighteen Sandwell College candidates stepped closer to their career goals when they were interviewed for apprenticeship roles by leading global remanufacturer Carwood. The HR/Commercial Manager and Head of Operations for Fuel Systems for Carwood – a parts distributor and technical service provider for the automotive, off-highway, motorsport and defence industries

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Sign Up For First Open Days

Plan your future here at Sandwell College. Our upcoming Open Days are on: 🔹Thursday 9 October 4pm – 7pm 🔹Saturday 11 October 11am – 3pm Our open events are the best way to see how we help students build the skills and confidence to succeed. Whether you are exploring A

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Aviation Student Angelika Is Flying High With Ryanair

This week we welcomed back Travel & Aviation alumna Angelika Ratajczyk, who has secured her dream role as cabin crew over the summer. Angelika completed our Level 2 Cabin Crew course and the first year of Level 3, but then she landed a full-time role with Ryanair, which she’ll now

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Cricket alumni Davina batting

Rising Cricket Star Davina Scores Fastest Ever Women’s Hundred

Rising cricket star and successful former Sandwell College student Davina Perrin has scored the fastest-ever hundred in the women’s Hundred. Hitting a 42-ball century to help the Northern Superchargers reach the Hundred final against London Spirit in The Eliminator, Davina wowed the crowd with the second fastest century in The

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Weather update!

Due to the extreme weather, Sandwell College will be closed today – Friday 9 January.

For those students who are due to sit exams, these are also cancelled and alternative arrangements will be made on return to college.

We apologise for the disruption and thank students, parents and carers for their understanding.

The safety of students and staff remain our priority. Take care and stay safe.

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