Foundation Engineering Degree Apprentices at BMet College are experiencing first-hand the advanced technology at the Greater Birmingham & Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT). BMet students can access the GBSIoT as the college is part of a consortium of colleges that make up a regional Institute of Technology. Institutes of Technology are collaborations between further education […]

BMet apprentices, apprenticeships and employer partnerships are in full focus during National Apprenticeship Week via a variety of captivating activities and content. The 17th annual week-long celebration (beginning on 5 February) is bringing together everyone across the UK who is passionate about apprenticeships to highlight the value, benefit and opportunities that they bring. The week […]

Technology-focused learners at Matthew Boulton College, part of BMet, had the opportunity to join forces with likeminded employers at an official T Level Suite launch. Held at the college, the launch was a chance to showcase the purpose-built facility to students undertaking technical courses and to employers partnering with the college to provide work placements […]

Talented BMet art and design student, Tom Lloyd, is ending the year with a BMet-wide Christmas e-card win, following a progressive learning development college journey. Tom began his BMet Sutton Coldfield College journey in 2019, when he embarked on a Level 1 Foundation Learning Vocational Studies course – a subject which is geared towards supporting […]

Inspiring students and special guests were once again recognised and rewarded at BMet College’s celebratory Higher Education Graduation Ceremony today. The annual event, held at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, welcomed, and paid homage to existing and past students across BMet’s colleges, with their families and friends. As well as rewarding graduates for successful completion of […]

James Watt College, part of BMet, had the opportunity to showcase their facilities and work to West Midlands Mayor, Andy Street,  via an informative campus tour. The special gathering enabled students and staff from different areas of the curriculum to talk with the mayor about their courses and the career pathways available through the college. […]

The student voice was in full focus and force at BMet’s variety-filled student-led conference this year and was enhanced with captivating speakers and interactive workshops. Around 80 learners including student governors, student council members and college/course representatives across BMet’s colleges took centre stage at the “Developing your voice and championing change” event, held at Sutton […]

Students across BMet’s Matthew Boulton College benefitted from an inspiring career- enhancing event yesterday (14 November), in collaboration with the award-winning social enterprise, Reach Society. Hosted at the college, the “BMet employability day” enabled leading employers to showcase varied career pathways to learners and a creation of  multiple interactions between students and Black professionals. The […]

Irwin Mitchell Solicitors have joined Bilal Law Academy as a corporate member to further boost students legal career prospects. The fusion means that law students at BMet will now benefit from even more rewarding opportunities that will be invaluable for their future goals. To mark the important occasion, a “Black Men in Law” celebratory event […]

This week, BMet students helped to run the busy press offices at Birmingham Tech Week. Students from James Watt, Matthew Boulton and Sutton Coldfield Colleges became part of a buzzing press office to capture the events that took part throughout the week.  The press office was set up by PR Agency EAST VILLAGE (EV), the […]