April saw BMet opened its doors for the mass volunteer training programme for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Since then, over 10,000 eager volunteers have been put through their paces at four-hour training sessions at Matthew Boulton College, in the heart of the city centre. Over 14,000 volunteers will be trained in the run up […]
The victory of four BMet computing students in a national Fujitsu challenge, has given rise to the launch of a brand-new Innovation Centre at Sutton Coldfield College. It is all part of Operation Innovation – a project-based learning programme delivered by leading technology company Fujitsu, who are at the cutting edge of tech innovation in […]
Student achievements and successes were top of the agenda at BMet’s special student end of year celebratory awards ceremonies this and last week. The important dates in the calendar were held across BMet’s trio of James Watt, Matthew Boulton and Sutton Coldfield colleges. Attracting around 200 people, it was a great opportunity to unite learners, […]
Societal issues affecting young people were brought to life creatively through an innovative partnership with BMet and Aston Villa FC charity this week. Visual Communications students from BMet’s Sutton Coldfield College were given the unique opportunity to produce youth-focused videos and associated marketing for Aston Villa Foundation – the charitable arm of Aston Villa Football […]
Sustainability skills gap must be plugged to meet Greater Birmingham and Solihull’s green home aspirations 72% would consider a home to be worth more money if it was sustainably constructed 76% currently use electricity and 59% use gas but if cost wasn’t a factor 42% would opt for renewable sources of energy Greater Birmingham and […]
Speak Truth to Power, an animation exploring the historical fight for racial justice and the action that still needs to be taken, is launching today. The launch comes three months after the publication of ‘Inclusive Britain’, the government’s response to the controversial Sewell report of 2021. Speak Truth to Power echoes the sentiment of ‘Inclusive […]
Four BMet champions have been officially chosen as Batonbearers for the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay, joining thousands of inspiring individuals in carrying the Baton. The Baton is touring all 72 Commonwealth nations and territories before returning to England and later arriving at the opening of the Games in July. The BMet Batonbearers will be […]
A kind-hearted BMet lecturer and training assessor has been officially rewarded for his hard work and dedication to apprentices, after gaining a top award at a prestigious ceremony. Stephen Whiting, who is based at the MINI Plant Oxford, secured the “Training Provider Individual Award” at this year’s regional Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Awards. The award is a […]
A rising electrical engineering student at BMet was given a royal welcome at Buckingham Palace when he was celebrated for achieving a Gold Standard Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE). Charlie Stevens joined around one thousand other upstanding young people who were invited to the special Reception, held in the landmark gardens. It was held by […]
Students from BMet and South and City College Birmingham led the way in conversations about racial justice and equality earlier this week at a pioneering further education “world café” summit, specially designed for young people. Held at Aston University, the BMet and South and City College partnership was facilitated by national Youth Charity – Leaders […]