They came up with their own character scenario, went into hair and make-up then Sutton Coldfield College students gave the performance of their lives while taking part in a training exercise for West Midlands Fire Service. The 15 performing arts (acting) students took on roles in a search and rescue situation, interacting with fire officers […]
Designing an eye-catching webpage, information booklet and an app in just three days has led to a Walsall student winning a silver medal. Luke Davies took part in World Skills UK’s graphic design competition sponsored by the Ideas Foundation. The 17-year-old is now in the running to represent the UK in the international event taking […]
BMet basketball captain, Daniel Penkov has been named the Elite Academy Basketball League’s (EABL) Player of the Week (commencing 10 December). It follows BMet’s win over South Gloucestershire and Stroud (SGS) College. Here’s what the 19-year-old has to say: EABL
A BMet Fellowship has been presented to Phil Knowles, Head of Technical Development at Team Knowhow, part of Dixons Carphone. The Fellowship was awarded in recognition of Phil’s role in developing Team Knowhow’s first apprenticeship scheme in electrical and electronic servicing for white goods. He currently leads on the development of over 5,000 colleagues within […]
BMet’s student governor, Daniel Millington of HydraForce Ltd, the Birmingham-based manufacturer of hydraulic valves and manifold systems, has won the award for Advanced Apprentice of the Year for the UK. The National Apprenticeship award ceremony that took place at the Old Billingsgate in London, saw Daniel compete against eight other competitors in his field, including […]
Being a chart-topping DJ and music producer definitely puts Paul Morrell in the running for the title. The release of a new original single, Up In Flames featuring Amanda Wilson and a remix of Ava Max’s smash hit single, Sweet But Psycho are just some of the projects the media lecturer at James Watt College […]
Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council is funding a new event to enable people with physical and learning difficulties to try new sporting opportunities. Organised by the team behind the highly successful Sutton Coldfield Community Games, the first ever Accessible Community Games will take place at Sutton Coldfield College on Friday 26th April. Participants will be […]
A spur of the moment photography assignment has provided career inspiration for a student and charity volunteer. Teenager, Abbie Cockburn was marshalling at Mary Stevens Hospice’s recent Neon Night Run when she was called on to photograph some of the fundraiser activities. The opportunity has encouraged the Stourbridge College student to start her own photography […]
BMet’s 2018 Alumni Awards were presented to early years professional, Faraza Anderson and structural engineer, Asha Devi. The former Sutton Coldfield College and Matthew Boulton College students received their awards at BMet’s Higher Education Awards ceremony at Birmingham Town Hall. BMet Principal, Cliff Hall said: “Our Alumni Awards put former students under a ‘then and […]
If you’re a Year 11 student, do you know what your sixth form future looks like? Find out at BMet’s Open Event on Saturday (24 November). Summer 2019’s school leavers can explore college life, courses and career paths at BMet’s sites across Birmingham and the Black Country. They can also come away with their place […]