A former BMet student is going the extra mile by volunteering with NHS mental health services. By volunteering Tionne Bailey will help to reduce the strain for key health care workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Tionne, who studied health and social care as well as maths and English at Matthew Boulton College, has always had […]
With September fast approaching, BMet have developed an interactive package covering the vast array of opportunities available for school leavers in the next academic year. Whilst we are currently living in a new reality with school leavers unable to come into college to find out more, BMet has developed the package to help with those […]
BMet is delighted to reveal that the Secretary of State for Education has formally approved the region’s ‘Institute of Technology’ (IOT). The government are introducing IOTs across the country to focus on a range of specific technical skills needs, working in innovative collaborations between employers and further and higher education providers. For the first time, […]
BMet students have been written to confirming they have a place to study in September. While teaching continues remotely online for the foreseeable future all BMet students are being reassured they have a place to study once the next academic year begins. The college buildings closed on Friday 20 March, following the government announcement closing […]
Twenty-five key local employers attended a breakfast meeting earlier this week to help BMet shape its strategic plan. The planned new strategy will set the future direction of BMet and its three Birmingham based colleges – James Watt College, Matthew Boulton College, Sutton Coldfield College. The strategic breakfast meeting was hosted by BMet Principal Cliff Hall and […]
The focus for this year’s National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) is to “look beyond” traditional routes to employment. Now in its 13th year, NAW is a celebration of apprenticeships bringing the whole apprenticeship community together to reflect on the positive impact of apprenticeships on individuals, employers and the economy. Taking place between the 03 to 09 […]
The success of a leading business professional multi-service enterprise – led by BMet – is set to take new heights following the appointment of its new Chair. After six years’ impactful service, Andy Argyle from KPMG has stepped down as Chair of The Greater Birmingham Professional Service Academy (GBPSA) and will be succeeded by Vicky […]
A former student and current employee at BMet has received a special award to officially recognise her positive contribution and progression at the college. Natalie Alleyne was presented with an Alumni Award at the college’s graduation event, held at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire on Wednesday 18 December 2019. She was rewarded for continually demonstrating a […]
The manager of an Aston-based family manufacturing company has been officially rewarded for his impactful relationship with BMet students. Lee Cattermole, the Learning and Development Manager at Salts Healthcare, received a Fellowship Award at the BMet HE Graduation Ceremony, held at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire on 18 December 2019. The award signifies Lee’s strong and […]
Alan Lusty, the CEO of leading specialist engineering business, adi Group, has been presented with a special award to highlight his positive relationship with BMet. The Fellowship award was presented to Alan at this year’s BMet HE Graduation Event, held at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire on 18 December 2019. The award recognised Alan’s outstanding […]