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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
Triple Distinction Star student Lawson Birch excelled in Sport Studies at Sandwell College. Now employed as a football coach by West Bromwich Albion Foundation, Lawson also has a blossoming career in logistics. Operations Co-ordinator for West Midlands-based ESO Logistics, he is working in the exhibitions and events industry at shows
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.
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
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
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) is one of the fastest-growing areas with an-ever increasing demand for graduates. The UK is currently short of STEM graduates, so if you have a STEM background, you’ll be in a great position to start a successful career which is personally and financially rewarding.
Empowering future public service leaders for International Women’s Day: at Sandwell College, we’re proud to shape the next generation of police officers, firefighters, RAF personnel, and military medics. This week, our CEO & Principal, Lisa Capper MBE, was a guest speaker at the West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association
This International Women’s Day, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible achievements of our alumni who are breaking barriers and making their mark. We are incredibly proud of Davina, a talented graduate from the Edgbaston Stadium Cricket Programme. During her time with us, we supported her academic journey while she
‘Becoming a Green Energy Superpower’ is a key theme for Colleges Week 2025 – and we are shining a spotlight on our Automotive team, who are driving the future of sustainable transport. Nigel Briscoe is one of our expert Automotive lecturers, who is equipping the next generation of skilled professionals
To celebrate Colleges Week 2025, we asked our students at Sandwell College why they love their college. Their responses say it all. From the incredible support they receive to the inspiring teachers, amazing opportunities, and friendships that last a lifetime, it’s clear that college is about so much more than
As part of Careers Week 2025, we are putting a spotlight on the incredible journeys of our alumni and how their time at The Sandwell Colleges helped shape their careers. We are incredibly proud of Uniqua Brown, whose journey from Sandwell College to a thriving career is a true testament
We were delighted to welcome Alex Homer and Sukhi Nagra from the BBC to Sandwell College to share their insights into the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of journalism as part of Careers Week 2025. Students had the opportunity to explore the skills and career pathways that journalism offers, diving into
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