BMet’s Employer Engagement Director, Suzie Branch-Haddow, hosted a virtual equality and diversity event featuring Labour MP, Jess Philips, this month. The forward-thinking collaborative IMPowered webinar was organised by national solicitors Irwin Mitchell, which had “challenges of gender diversity in the workplace” as the main theme. Given the duo roles of co-host and interviewer, Suzie was […]

BMet has today, 20th November launched a new work experience programme for students called “Work it.” The programme is set to build strong partnerships with employers across the region who recognise the importance of good quality work placements for students and can offer mentoring support. The mentoring is a key aspect of the programme as […]

BMet College with Youth Forum West Midlands (YFWM) have unveiled today 19th November, a survey giving new insights into how young people across the region are affected by Covid-19. The survey shows that 62% took the time to help others during lockdown across the West Midlands whilst battling increased levels of anxiety. Nearly half of […]

STUDENT COMMISSION ON RACIAL JUSTICE LAUNCH: NOV 10th, 2020 The Student Commission on Racial Justice is a national student-led project that will give thousands of young people across the country a voice on racial justice. Leaders Unlocked is bringing together students from nine partnering colleges to form the Student Commission. The partnering colleges are: Barnsley College […]

Update: Following the Prime Minister’s announcement of enhanced restrictions in England from 5th November, the Government continues to prioritise the wellbeing and long-term futures of our young people and will not be closing schools, colleges or universities. BMet will be open for students as planned until the end of term.   Initial guidance has been published at […]

Colleges Week 2020 celebrates all the fantastic work done nationally by colleges all over the UK – including BMet. The week (19 – 23 October) is a chance to celebrate and shout about all the brilliant things that colleges do, day in and day out to build communities, boost businesses, and support individuals. In particular, […]

Students and staff from BMet College joined a trio of virtual celebrations today (15 October) designed to inspire participants and showcase student success. The three concurrent events recognised the college’s Student Star of the Month Awards and World Students Day, alongside Black History Month – commemorated by a captivating presentation by acclaimed Birmingham-based artist and […]

BMet Sport Academies at Sutton Coldfield College are back in action and raring to go after a long unprecedented break due to COVID19. Since March, sport student enthusiasts at the college have had to put their passions for team games, competitions and challenges on hold, to be safe and in line with national Government advice. […]

BMet is gearing up for a series of ‘virtual open events” next week (12 October to 15 October) in the shape of live information sessions, Q&As, careers advice, and how to apply details. The ‘Virtual Open Events’ are designed to give parents and prospective students a chance to find out more about the fantastic range of […]

The hard work and positive achievements of BMet’s interim payroll manager has led to national recognition by a leading global recruitment agency. Samantha Lancaster was nominated for the Payroller of the Year award by Hays Recruitment Agency and was one of only four people to be chosen as a highly commended winner. The leading agency […]