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This is a trailblazer programme, which means groups of law and legal employers have come together to agree the Apprenticeship’s programme standards so they are specifically aligned to the sector’s job roles. The qualification has also been developed with the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) as both an insight into the legal profession and […]

23 jobseekers completed the six-week programme which included English and maths skills and customer service training, with a specific focus on employment opportunities at WMFS. Participants attended a taster day at Handsworth Fire Station, gaining hands-on experience of what it is like to be a firefighter. They also received job search advice and guidance and […]

“I was surprised and very proud to have been commended,” said Sian who completed a sport and exercise diploma at the college in 2015. “I really valued the practical skills and experiences I developed through my BTEC qualification. “I achieved my goal of going to university and have carried on my love of sports coaching […]

Born in Greenock, Scotland he moved to Birmingham in the 1770s to work in partnership with local businessman, Matthew Boulton to manufacture a steam train engine cylinder.A unit of measurement of electrical and mechanical power ‘the Watt’ is named in his honour. Three things you might not know about James Watt. James Watt also invented […]

He was also famous for applying modern techniques to the minting of coins. Matthew Boulton was a key member of theLunar Society, a group ofMidlands-basedmen interested in the arts, sciences and theology. The group took this name because they used to meet when it was a full moon. The Society was given credit for developing […]

Apprenticeships are also seen as way to train without running up thousands of pounds of debt and can even include English and Maths resits, which are essential for many jobs. “Apprentices complete their training programmes with skills that many, if not all employers, will value,” said Rebecca Hayes, Director of Sales at the college. “Government […]

BMet Principal, Andrew Cleaves commented: “With just seven months to go until the levy comes into effect, we encourage more employers to work with us to ensure that we can work together to realise the potential of the additional investment in skills in a way that benefits businesses, employees and the economy.” Guest speaker, Sue […]

Masoud, who studies exercise and fitness has competed in Iran and Turkey and become a champion in Azerbaijan. He has an impressive collection of certificates and awards from his impressive sporting career to date. He hopes to inspire others to take up boxing or a form of martial arts as he believes it is a […]

London Midland is delivering a trailblazer apprenticeship scheme to youngsters across the West Midlands in partnership with the National Training Academy for Rail (NTAR) and BMet. The scheme will set a new standard in engineering and aims to make train services more reliable for customers. This brand new initiative for the rail industry is aimed […]

This brand new initiative for the rail industry is aimed at tackling the skills gap, the scheme goes live in September 2016. Recruitment for new apprentices is now underway. The Rail Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard (Level 3) has been developed over the last two years by employers within the industry, including Siemens and Network Rail. […]