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James Watt College, part of BMet, had the opportunity to showcase their facilities and work to West Midlands Mayor, Andy Street,  via an informative campus tour. The special gathering enabled students and staff from different areas of the curriculum to talk with the mayor about their courses and the career pathways available through the college. […]

BMet is proud to announce that it has been awarded a “Good Rating” by Ofsted in its recent inspection. This significant achievement marks a turning point for the college, which has been under ‘Requires Improvement’ since 2015. In the intervening years and inspections there have been some areas recognised as “Good”, but this is the […]

The student voice was in full focus and force at BMet’s variety-filled student-led conference this year and was enhanced with captivating speakers and interactive workshops. Around 80 learners including student governors, student council members and college/course representatives across BMet’s colleges took centre stage at the “Developing your voice and championing change” event, held at Sutton […]

Students across BMet’s Matthew Boulton College benefitted from an inspiring career- enhancing event yesterday (14 November), in collaboration with the award-winning social enterprise, Reach Society. Hosted at the college, the “BMet employability day” enabled leading employers to showcase varied career pathways to learners and a creation of  multiple interactions between students and Black professionals. The […]

Irwin Mitchell Solicitors have joined Bilal Law Academy as a corporate member to further boost students legal career prospects. The fusion means that law students at BMet will now benefit from even more rewarding opportunities that will be invaluable for their future goals. To mark the important occasion, a “Black Men in Law” celebratory event […]

This week, BMet students helped to run the busy press offices at Birmingham Tech Week. Students from James Watt, Matthew Boulton and Sutton Coldfield Colleges became part of a buzzing press office to capture the events that took part throughout the week.  The press office was set up by PR Agency EAST VILLAGE (EV), the […]

Learners across all curriculum areas at BMet College can gain invaluable “digital skills awards” through a new online Digital Skills Academy, it was announced this week at Birmingham Tech Week. The rewarding initiative was highlighted as part of Suzie Branch-Haddow, Vice Principal – External Development’s panel debate at the Digital Skills Symposium at The University […]

BMet students got the chance to hear from a Hollywood filmmaker and gain an insight into the world of filming and gaming this month at an exciting event with the Cyber Hub Trust charity. Organised by the education charity, scriptwriter, film maker and executive producer, Kristin Ellingson, shared her experience of the technology, film and […]

Students from BMet are joining various innovative events this week during Birmingham Tech Week (16-20 October), with some helping to run the busy press offices supporting the event. BMet is proud to be the only FE sponsor at this event – the UK’s largest regional tech festival returning for its fifth year. The week gives […]

BMet recently showcased its varied construction opportunities and pathways at the UK’s largest built environment event, UK Construction Week, held at the NEC in Birmingham. From Tuesday 3rd to Thursday 5th October, the college which includes construction as a key specialism, joined hundreds of other leading organisations exhibiting at the event. The three days were […]