The Centre, situated within their Art and Design Centre in Brierley Hill provides learning opportunities for local young people with a disability or special education needs. “The Independent Living Centre is an impressive facility, ideal for encouraging students to pursue all avenues of life and learning,”said the MP. “I'm pleased that it’s an environment that […]

“Before Pylones, I was on a zero hours’contract which came to an end and then I was out of work for six months,”said 49-year-old Chris, “It feels good now to be in a role I enjoy and with prospects. Everyone’s said positive things about Grand Central. It’s definitely helped give Birmingham a new lease of […]

James Bradbury completed a Higher National Diploma (HND) in health and social care at Stourbridge College and has progressed to an adult nursing degree at the University of the West of England, Bristol. The 20-year-old reflected on his achievements at the college’s higher education graduation ceremony which took place at Birmingham Town Hall. “My HND […]

The uniformed services students will swap comfy beds for cardboard boxes and take shelter in the college’s car park from 8pm until 8am the following morning. The sponsorship funds they raise will be donated to local charity, SIFA Fireside to support local people experiencing homelessness, or who are vulnerably-housed. “Our sleep out has been motivated […]

The 40 learners working in Homebase garden centres across the UK have been studying with the college, gaining horticulture skills both in the classroom and the great outdoors. Training is delivered from Winterbourne House and Gardens in Edgbaston by BMet staff and the award-winning designer, Adam Frost. Darren Rudge, Department Manager at the college, said: […]

These have included creating a six foot mural of a tree, along with some decorative items that can be swapped throughout the year in line with the changing seasons. Lecturer, Sham Begum said: “This has been a lovely opportunity for the students to spend time in a care environment as a group before they go […]

John Druce, Learning and Development Manager at Arqiva, Craig Errington, Chief Group Executive at Wesleyan and Lucy Healey, Training Specialist at BMW Group UK (Hams Hall engine plant) have received Fellowships to recognise their exceptional support for thousands of students across the UK. Commenting on the Fellowships, BMet Principal, Andrew Cleaves said: “Our honorary awards […]

Charlotte Hall and Shaheed Khattak are representing Birmingham Metropolitan College (BMet) at the World Skills UK National Finals. They will compete over three days in front of over 75,000 people at The Skills Show, which takes place from 19 to 21 November at the NEC Birmingham. Charlotte, a second year customer service engineer apprentice at […]

The St Philips Chambers’ barrister will address over hundred students at a ceremony taking place on Tuesday 24 November at The Town Hall, Birmingham. Sue Woodward, Faculty Director for Higher Education courses at the College said: “Tariq’s wealth of experience makes him an engaging and inspirational speaker for our celebratory event. His remarkable career achievements […]

The Institute of Chemical Engineering (IChemE) asked the students to provide flower arrangements for their annual awards dinner which took place at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole. 10 students created 50 table arrangements to a particular brief. Following the event, the arrangements were given to guests and/or donated to charity. “The students were excited to assist […]