Further job opportunities will also be available ahead of the park’s summer season. The new recruits completed two-week employability programmes across the college’s sites in Kidderminster, Stourbridge and Brierley Hill. These included work placements at the park and the opportunity to gain qualifications in employability, customer service and food safety. Charlotte Stokes, HR Manager at […]

According to findings by funding experts, just 3% out of the West Midlands companies expected to pay the levy are from the financial, legal and insurance sector. Nationally, this is at 18%, even though Birmingham has the UK’s youngest population and the fastest growing workforce likely to join this sector between now and 2020. The […]

The Redditch-based credit management and customer service specialist opened a second office and contact centre on Priory Queensway earlier in the year, which is now ready for recruitment. A talent academy coordinated by Birmingham Metropolitan College (BMet)with Birmingham City Council and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will prepare localcandidates for administration and contact […]

Football Academy Trials 2017 BMet Stourbridge College is holding its Kidderminster Harriers Football Academy trials for anybody looking to join us for academic year/football season 2017/2018. Trial Dates Date Information Friday 24th February 2017 Report to Kidderminster Harriers FC for 11:00am. Deadline for registrationWednesday 15th February 2017 Thursday 13th April 2017 Report to Kidderminster Harriers […]

Sahil Thind is one of 11 students across the UK to won the Sir William Siemens Certificate for Excellence in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths). “My lecturers hadn't told me about the nomination, so it was a big surprise when I'd found out I'd won,” said 18-year-old Sahil from Aston. “I felt humbled because […]

Jack Taylor performed at the Educate and Celebrate Midlands Showcase, which also tied in with LGBT history month. “I performed a song called Strong, which is about being true to yourself,” said 18-year-old Jack, a second year student. “It was one of many songs at the event that described some of experiences of gay and […]

Head of James Watt College, Kim Vaughan said: “Jobseekers, potential apprentices and learners were able to find out about opportunities available now and in the future. “Employers from the engineering, care, warehousing, public services, retail, hair and beauty and transport sectors had many vacancies to promote. This gave everyone that came much more confidence about […]

“This is a unique restoration project where the students demonstrated a range of practical and specialist skills,” said Andrew Hutchings, Site Manager at Croft Building and Conservation Ltd. “There is a danger of certain craft skills within heritage conservation dying out, so for the students to have picked up some expertise in this area so […]

A Valentine's-themed three-course menu is available tomorrow and on Thursday (10 and 11 February). “The Valentine's menu is one of our students’ favourites to put together,”said Lecturer, Sarah Billet. “We've made sure our food looks and tastes good while being enjoyed in a 'lovely'atmosphere. “Whether couples are coming by for a first date or to […]

The Media Makeup and Theatre Skills Event takes place on Saturday 12 March at Cranmore Park Conference and Exhibition Centre in Shirley. The college will have an exhibition stand, showcasing the dynamic opportunities available within their creative arts courses. The event will provide valuable work experience for the Level 3 students, giving them first-hand knowledge […]