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In partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Staffordshire County Cricket Club, our Skills Team recently wrapped up a fantastic two week SWAP (Sector-Based Work Academy Programme) for over-50s – designed to boost coaching qualifications, employability, and personal development. The SWAP programme offered a unique opportunity for
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
On Friday 23rd May, we were thrilled to welcome Matthew Sanders, Education & VR Director at Meta, to Sandwell College and Central Saint Michael’s Sixth Form for a day packed with immersive demonstrations, insightful discussions, and exciting opportunities for collaboration. The day began at the Fab Lab, where Matthew received
Construction of the £18 million Midland Metropolitan Learning Campus in Smethwick has reached the halfway point, marking a major milestone in the development of a ground-breaking health and education hub set to deliver life-changing opportunities for Smethwick and the wider region. The landmark project is led by Sandwell and West
Our students across The Sandwell Colleges have been busy painting their calves and are now ready for the Bulls in the City Art Trail, all in support of Birmingham Hospice. A huge well done to all students across the colleges who have worked tirelessly on this project to get it
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
Recently, our Public Services students had an unforgettable experience of visiting the HMS Queen Elizabeth in Portsmouth, which is the Royal Navy’s flagship and their most advanced aircraft carrier. Our students got an exclusive look at the hangar, flight deck, and key operational areas, gaining real insight into life aboard
We’re incredibly proud to share that our Student Union teams have had huge success recently in their sporting efforts. First up, our Students’ Union football team has been crowned champions of the AOC West Midlands League D. What makes this victory even more meaningful is the diverse makeup of the
Recently, twelve first-year T Level Engineering students visited National Highways at Bescot to meet members of the Colas Ltd team and officially launch a small group project: Vehicle Restraint Systems (VRS). This project is the result of a fantastic collaboration between our T Level team and Colas Ltd who are
To mark 80 years since VE Day, The Sandwell Colleges had a day filled with activities. Our Sandwell College campus joined the #VEHappy campaign with a celebration across campus – filled with wartime tunes, delicious cake and photo booth fun. Our CEO & Principal, Lisa Capper MBE, as well as
Just look how far Derron Ebanks has come since he qualified in Sports Science at Sandwell College and was Student of the Year in 2015. A transformational opportunity, working with West Indies cricketers, happened for Derron last summer when he shadowed the test match physio team for 2 days at
The journey isn’t defined by how you start, but by how you finish. When former Sandwell College student Anargyros (Alex) Tsochan moved to the UK from Greece, he knew just a few words of English. To support his family, Alex worked part-time as a builder’s assistant. At the same time,
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