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Employers across the West Midlands are set to further benefit from the digital knowledge and skills of T Level students from BMet’s colleges, through valuable industry placements. Furthermore, as part of T Levels Week, BMet is encouraging employers to partner with BMet to deliver mutually rewarding T Level student placements. BMet offers the Digital Production, […]

T Level students at BMet had the opportunity to create “work-ready solutions” for an interactive employer focused challenge, during Work Experience Week – ahead of T Levels Week. The learners who are studying a range of T Level related courses across the college, were set a task at the beginning of the week, that was […]

Chris Resuello, a BEng Electronic Engineering graduate from Birmingham City University (BCU), has successfully secured a position as a Graduate Project Engineer at Automation Controls Limited (ACL), a member of the Greater Birmingham & Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT) employer board. His journey through two GBSIoT partner institutions—Birmingham Metropolitan College (BMet) and BCU—illustrates the strong […]

BMet have officially proven that they have the winning formula for business success, after securing a trio of award wins – most recently with the “Outstanding Business of the Year” at the MBCC Awards. Founded in 2016, the annual MBCC (Multicultural Business and Community Champion) Awards celebrate diversity and shine a spotlight on unsung heroes, […]

A highly skilled senior director at BMet, is playing a pivotal role in identifying future UK bricklaying talent, through key judging roles. Andy Lees, who is the Senior Director for curriculum, innovation, and Director of Construction at BMet, has recently been chosen to judge in the prestigious National House Building Council (NHBC) Apprenticeship Bricklaying Competition […]

BMet graduates joined student and fellowship award winners yesterday (18th November) at their 15th Higher Education Graduation Ceremony, held to shine a light on college achievements and success. In the region of 200 guests came together to celebrate at the two-location event at BMet’s Matthew Boulton College and the Birmingham Royal Conservatoire. Alumni, Fellowship and […]

BMet students, staff and invited guests came together today on Remembrance Day (November 11), to a commemorative event to honour the sacrifices made by people in the Armed Forces. The special event, held at Sutton Coldfield College, also officially recognised BMet’s allegiance to the Armed Forces Covenant. This reaffirmed BMet’s commitment to support those who […]

In a historic show of unity, leaders from across Birmingham’s public, private, educational and community sectors have signed an Anti-Racist Pledge today (Wednesday 30 October). The pledge was signed at the Birmingham Race Impact Group Biannual Summit titled What’s Changed? Among those pledging their support was BMet Principal and CEO, Pat Carvalho, joining a panel […]

Students at BMet’s Matthew Boulton College gained invaluable digital knowledge and skills through an interactive career-focused event with The CyberHub Trust this month. The “Career Opportunities for Young People in Cyber, Security and Safety” events are part of a UK-wide roadshow delivered by the innovative education charity. Supported by industry leaders including AXON, IBM, BAE […]

One year after its successful launch during Birmingham Tech Week 2023, BMET’s Digital Learning Academy is celebrating continued growth and success, with over 5,400 learners engaging with industry-recognised digital skills training through the iDEA (Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award) platform. Over the past 12 months, the academy has gone from strength to strength, with students actively […]