Almost 200 people have found new jobs through a unique Birmingham apprenticeship training academy. The Sigma Financial Group (Sigma), one of the UK’s leading business outsourcing firms, has seen its staff numbers grow by 50% (300 to 450 employees) since being acquired by South African-based Digicall Group in 2016. The training academy has been in […]
They qualified for the championships after picking up gold and bronze medals respectively at the regional championships. Shaun, who picked up silver at the nationals last season, said: “2015 nationals were a real high point for me – I’d love to now go one better and take home gold, but I know the competition is […]
The mansion house is owned by Croome Heritage Trust. Lecturer, Juliet May explained: “For the past year we have worked with Croome Heritage Trust and Croome National Park to provide unique tree decorations. It has been an excellent opportunity for students to gain work experience. There’s been a lot of praise for the decorations and […]
The meeting was one of a series of activities arranged by staff and students at Sutton Coldfield College. Lecturer, Graham Burquest who co-ordinated the programme explained: “The focus of this exchange programme is culture and national identity. With students from Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Italy and Poland spending time with us, there have been lots of […]
The senior education policymakers from countries including Albania, India, Hong Kong and South Africa received a tour from students and staff, exploring the art and design studios, science and medical labs and IT and Samsung digital suites. “The visit was part of a three-day programme led by the British Council to explore how the UK […]
The illustration was digitally hand drawn by Ian and reflects the life of a college student and the various courses offered across BMet. Speaking of the pride he felt to have his work chosen by the college, he said: “I’m really honoured that my work is displayed at the place where I studied at. It […]
Alongside her applied science course, the 17-year old BMet student participated in the Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence (AASE) and is now in athletics training for Tokyo 2020. The course provides a structured training and development route across a number of sports for talented young athletes aged 16-19. Athletes receive support with the appropriate […]
The Awards recognised the achievements of young people across the West Midlands who have succeeded against the odds, improved their chances in life and had a positive impact on their local community. Lisa Case, 24, was named winner of the IHN Insurance Rising Star award Lisa, 24, from Birmingham, suffers with hydrocephalus, a build-up of […]
BMet Principal Andrew Cleaves said: “Elliot always showed promise, so to have recovered from brain damage and being on crutches to then go on to win the British Championships and qualify for Rio makes him the ideal person for this award. Not only is he a role model for all BMet students, he’s an inspiration […]
Tom Cain of the InnovationXchange, Glide UK and the Ideas Factory and Rebecca Simkiss of SimkissGuy Recruitment have been commended by the college for inspiring and mentoring students with a view to improving their understanding of the world of work. BMet Principal, Andrew Cleaves said: “Tom and Rebecca join a group of exceptional individuals who […]