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A rising engineering scholar from BMet could officially gain the “Apprentice of the Year” title next month, after being selected to win a leading regional award. Owen Miles, who successfully completed a level 3 engineering apprenticeship and foundation degree at James Watt College, is now a contender for the “Made in the Midlands” top accolade. […]

A kind-hearted engineering student at BMet College is doing a sky dive to raise money for the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, which helped save his brother’s life. Keaton, from BMet’s James Watt College, is hoping that donations will continue to soar for the leading regional charity when he does his heroic jump this September. He […]

A BMet student and former refugee’s unique cycling experience led to a feature on this year’s Comic Relief. Nada Mohamed, who studies at Matthew Boulton College, was part of the popular BBC “Red Nose Day” live extravaganza. She was chosen for the voluntary work that she does at The Bike Project, based in Birmingham and […]

We had an International Cultural Awareness Day at our Matthew Boulton College, to raise money for The British Red Cross. The inclusive event was organised by Level 3 Business students, under the direction of Business Lecturer and culture and diversity advocate, Angelina Barrett. The aim was to raise funds for the British Red Cross humanitarian […]

Three art and design students at BMet College have been rewarded for successfully bringing creativity and culture to a Barclays wall in Birmingham’s city centre hub. Alisha Masani, Deepika Chumber and Lucie Rolph, who have just completed a level 3 extended diploma at BMet’s Sutton Coldfield College, were chosen as the winners of the virtual […]

Rugby enthusiasts at BMet can now gain top class sporting skills and knowledge, whilst tackling challenges, from a former International Olympian. Acclaimed sports woman Heather Fisher has now joined BMet’s Sutton Coldfield College as their new Rugby Academy Coach. This means that students aged 16-19 can now benefit from Heather’s 20-year career as a rugby […]

Students at BMet College gained inside knowledge of West Midlands Mayor, Andy Street’s, life and job role this week – at a special live Q&A highlighting his nine months in post. Now in his second term, learners and employees were invited to find out more about Andy’s experiences and his involvement with regional community issues […]

A kind-hearted BMet lecturer and training assessor based at the MINI Plant Oxford has been nominated for going the extra mile, through his dedication to helping apprentices reach their goals. Stephen Whiting, who has also overcome challenges through his neurodiversity, was put forward for the “Training Provider Individual Award” – at this year’s prestigious regional […]

Finning UK & Ireland and BMet College are offering jobseekers in the West Midlands an exciting opportunity to secure a 12-month paid contract learning key project-based construction skills. The engineering specialist, which holds exclusive rights for the distribution of Cat® equipment and products in the UK and Ireland, is encouraging unemployed people who live in […]

To mark the start of NAW 2022 (National Apprenticeship Week), BMet has launched on Tik Tok and is bolstering its commitment to apprentices by joining the Association of Apprentices. These are two firsts for the college, which annually recognises the important date in the calendar – highlighting the value of apprenticeships for students and employers. […]