An aviation enthusiast is flying high after winning an iPad and personal college tour, after attending a virtual BMet open event. Izzy, who is an aspiring pilot, was randomly selected as the winner after entering a competition that was part of the event process. The virtual experiences have been taking place throughout the year to […]
The time to select the region’s next Mayor is fast approaching and BMet has played a vital role in the process. The triennial Mayoral Hustings with the slogan “Who will lead the West Midlands?”, took place at BMet’s Matthew Boulton College on Tuesday (20 April). The event was a chance for eligible candidates to compete […]
Students at Sutton Coldfield College will be enriched with positivity and wellness, thanks to a “community wellbeing garden” inspired and set up by their Princes Trust team of learners and staff. The inclusive garden area will also have a purpose built outside classroom, which has been designed to promote good mental health through the college. […]
It’s a double celebration for two top-class BMet Sport Science students, who have officially won big after signing to Aston Villa Women’s Football Club. Eighteen-year-old rising football stars, Freya Gregory and Isobel Goodwin are now realising their childhood dreams of being professional players at the club, after gaining a life-changing contract (March 2021). The accolade […]
BMet will be taking centre stage at an interactive business webinar entitled “Navigating Employment Support to Access New Talent” this Thursday (11 March). The webinar is part of the Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce series of events called Growth Through People – which focus on responsible leadership, accessing and engaging talent, unlocking potential and harnessing […]
The creative juices of BMet College’s media students have been in full flow promoting a high-end beverage brand, as part of a live project. Seventeen talented students on a level 3 creative media course at James Watt College, had the unique opportunity to work with Scotland-based distillery, GHQ Spirits – to help launch their GHQ […]
Students and staff at BMet College can benefit from free 24/7 online mental health support, thanks to a foreword-thinking partnership designed to encourage well-being in the workplace. BMet is now officially launching round-the-clock wellness focused services across its colleges. From today, all students and staff at BMet will have access to Togetherall – an anonymous, […]
Top 10 Benefits of Being an Apprentice with BMet At BMet, we have a range of employer-led apprenticeships, that offer a rewarding alternative to more traditional education routes. One size certainly does not fit all and that’s why we offer apprenticeships in over 30 areas – all proven to be a stepping stone into a […]
BMet College is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), with an array of activities designed to showcase the importance of apprenticeships. Taking place between Monday 8 and Sunday 14 February, the theme this year is: “Build the Future Campaign: Train, Retrain and Achieve”. The aim is to shine a light on the amazing work being done […]
Working from home has become the “new norm” for many of us and just like for others, it can be quite an adjustment for students. At BMet, we have put a lot of support in place to try to make the transition from studying at college to home easier. These include bringing studying to life […]