This brand new initiative for the rail industry is aimed at tackling the skills gap, the scheme goes live in September 2016. Recruitment for new apprentices is now underway. The Rail Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard (Level 3) has been developed over the last two years by employers within the industry, including Siemens and Network Rail. […]

The 19-year-old is also responsible for creating artwork for the company’s product labels, information guides and delivery vehicle livery as well as promotional literature for their stockists and distributors. “The company rebrand took place last spring with a new logo and image. Our refreshed marketing materials are having a great impact,” said Ian Dunnaker, Sales […]

The team’s sporting highlights include winning the Football Conference Youth Alliance League as well as the Conference Youth National Cup. “The team is thrilled to bits to have been chosen for this special award,” said Academy Manager, Andrew Blakeley. “It’s been a truly amazing year. The award makes it all the more special because it […]

Jason Allen, Department Manager said: “The college has enjoyed a tremendous year of success for both individual and team sports, showcasing the breadth of sporting opportunities our talented students can participate in. Louie and Lauren spearheaded our achievements, not only by competing at the highest level, but also being committed to their studies, training and […]

NEON recognises the schools or colleges that work particularly hard and successfully to enable learners from underrepresented groups to enter higher education. The college was nominated by the University of Wolverhampton, who work in partnership with BMet. “BMet has shown a remarkable commitment to raising students’ aspirations as well as encouraging their progress into university […]

Goals were scored by Joe Wells, Myles Phipps, Owen Parry and the Man of the Match, Tom Riley, who scored two goals against the Cheshire side. Tom’s achievement was a particularly strong one, considering he had just returned from injury. The match was held at Birmingham City Football Club. “The final whistle was insane,” said […]

The 16 and 17 year-olds who study bricklaying at Stourbridge College are spending two days a week restoring some of the frameworks of the 300-year-old buildings which have been vacant for over 20 years. “The repairs began in February with a process of stabilising the building,” explained Andrew Hutchings, Site Manager at Croft Building and […]

“Coming to college has given me a new lease of life,” said Stan, who left school at 14 to train as a carpenter. “I enrolled on my courses last September and it's done me a lot of good to be able to better myself” Not only is Stan getting to grips with everything from grammar […]

This investment allows us to increase our full-time student places to 350 – plus additional apprenticeships – and provides a purpose designedcentreof excellence for them to study in. Four of our current students will be working alongside contractors, Speller Metcalfe, on the fit-out of the new centre – with infrastructure being provided by Worcester Bosch. […]

The board of BMet, which comprises James Watt College in Great Barr, Matthew Boulton College, Stourbridge College and Sutton Coldfield College currently consists of six independent governors in addition to two student and two staff governors and the principal. The board meets approximately six times a year and each independent governor is a member of […]