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Student plasterers from Sandwell College took part in a valuable day of site visits across Birmingham, gaining first‑hand experience of the plastering trade in modern construction, heritage restoration and refurbishment. The group visited the new hotel development at Edgbaston Cricket Club being delivered by Sisk, explored traditional lime plastering techniques
Travel & Tourism students represented Sandwell College at the launch of Smethwick’s bid to become the first ever UK Town of Culture. Tunmi and Natalie joined Cllr Kerrie Carmichael, Leader of Sandwell Council, and members of Sandwell’s Culture Forum to champion everything that makes Smethwick special: its vibrant communities, rich
A new Community Hub in Tipton will support skills development and create pathways into apprenticeships across the highways and infrastructure sector. Developed by Doocey Group, the hub will provide a dedicated space for training and engagement, supporting progression into careers in civil engineering and utility infrastructure. Sandwell College is working
We’re shining a spotlight on Sandwell College learners who have performed amazingly well in the West Midlands Inter Colleges Competitions endorsed by WorldSkills UK. 🥇Early Years students won Gold and Silver for their Children’s Mental Health Week project 🥇ESOL student Hamid won Gold for his video presentation on life in
The Sandwell Colleges were delighted to join The Mayor for the West Midlands as he launched the Building Growth Action Plan, turning the region’s building boom into an opportunity for 12,000 young people. Key stakeholders and partners at the launch included the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) who estimate the
A major new Learning Campus is set to open on the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital site, marking a significant milestone in the regeneration of Smethwick and the wider Sandwell area. The campus will expand access to education, training, and professional development for residents of all ages, helping local people gain
Adults across the West Midlands are invited to take the next step in their learning journey at Sandwell College, with a dedicated Adult Education Enrolment Day taking place on Saturday 21st March 2026, from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the College’s Central Campus on Spon Lane, West Bromwich. The enrolment event
Today we’re celebrating the women who shape our colleges, our learners and our community — and we’re proud to spotlight one of them: Charmaine Bedward, Head of Section for GCSE and Functional Skills Mathematics. Charmaine’s journey with Sandwell College began decades ago, when she volunteered as a Maths tutor for
This week only (wc 9 March), Sandwell College is inviting local residents to step inside our brand-new Cradley Heath Skills Campus and discover the range of opportunities available through our adult courses. From Monday to Friday between 10am and 1pm, visitors are welcome to pop in, explore the facilities, speak
Today we are celebrating higher education learners developing advanced technical and academic skills, and how The Sandwell Colleges deliver local career-focused courses that open doors to opportunity. Gerard Sokoli left Sandwell College in 2020 after completing a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering with Distinction. He went on to study
The Sandwell Colleges were proud to host a special Celebration Afternoon at Sandwell Health Campus to honour our T Level Health students completing their placements with Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust. The event brought together fun, teamwork and inspiration, including: – An Identify the Nursing Item challenge – A
Our Public Services students had the fantastic opportunity to meet professionals from West Midlands Fire Service, West Mercia Police, and the British Army 159 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps, who joined us on campus during National Careers Week at Sandwell College. Students explored the wide range of career pathways across the
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