BMet College launches innovative TV and media studio to enhance creativity and skills in the region

Learners studying media courses at BMet’s James Watt College are set to further develop their creativity and skills, following the launch of a state-of-the-art TV…

BMet success and talent shines through at National WorldSkills Competition

BMet College has again officially proved their world-class abilities and status, by gaining quadruple award success at the WorldSkills UK National Finals 2025. Four outstanding…

BMet rewards HE students achievements at Graduation Ceremony

Graduates from BMet celebrated their achievements at the college’s annual graduation ceremony on Monday 17 November at The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. The event was also…

BMet joins forces with We Job Box - to launch groundbreaking immersive Work Experience Accelerator programme

A bold new chapter in work experience has launched in collaboration with Birmingham Tech Week – as We Job Box – in partnership with BMet,…

Lord Mayor inspires students on entrepreneurial project

Thursday 23 October saw the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Zafar Iqbal, join students and staff at BMet’s Matthew Boulton College on day four of…

Baxi donates boilers to BMet to help ignite apprentices’ knowledge and skills

Leading heating and hot water manufacturers and suppliers, Baxi, are gifting BMet with top quality boilers to further enhance apprentices’ learning and signify their commitment…

BMet helps celebrate people with disabilities at innovative Birmingham Disability Festival

Following the success of last year’s inaugural Birmingham Disability Festival, BMet College was proud to once again play a key role in helping deliver this…

BMet Students Celebrated for their Brilliance at Special Student Award Ceremony

Celebrating student brilliance was top of the agenda at BMet’s annual student award ceremony, held at Edgbaston Cricket Stadium this week. The special event recognised…

BMet’s CyberFirst Gold Status signifies excellence in cyber security education

BMet has been officially recognised for its commitment to delivering top-level cyber security education, by gaining a Gold Status accolade from CyberFirst. The certification by…

From Birmingham to Ghana – BMet’s charitable work to help develop and upskill local school children

School children in Ghana are benefiting from charitable initiatives by BMet College, all designed to provide sustainable developmental opportunities for young people in local communities.…

BMet Joins Forces with Leading Charities to Deliver Care Packages to Young People

BMet is reinforcing their commitment to community causes, by creating care packages for young people in need, in partnership with leading charities Barnardo’s and the…

GBPSA Chair is all set to boost student employability opportunities in the region

Lloyds Mid Corporates Relationship Director, Jack Etherton, is on track to boost student employability pathways in his new role as Chair of the Greater Birmingham…

BMet football students’ experience international game with top level South African players

BMet football academy students had the chance to experience an international game by playing  a match with South African team from development programme, Education Through Soccer…

BMet hosts inspiring career-focused event for students with additional support needs

BMet joined forces with leading local employers this week, to deliver an interactive employability event for “looked after” and SEND students across the college and…

BMet Students are Flying High with Co-op Holidays, Following Successful College Partnership

An ever-growing partnership with BMet and The Midcounties Co-operative, has given rise to rewarding employment opportunities for travel and tourism students at Co-op Holidays. Sian…

BMet diversity and inclusion champions gain double award wins at coveted World Skills event

BMet College has officially proven that equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what their team do, after securing two award wins at…

Award-winning spinal cord injury champion and BMet alumnus delivers inspiring college-wide session

BMet students have been inspired by spinal cord injury advocate and alumnus, Fidel Thompson, who shared his journey to becoming a dynamic leader and award-winning…

BMet’s MBCC Award Win signifies a trio of top-tier business excellence

BMet have officially proven that they have the winning formula for business success, after securing a trio of award wins – most recently with the…

BMet celebratory Graduation Ceremony rewards student success and fellowship partnerships

BMet graduates joined student and fellowship award winners yesterday (18th November) at their 15th Higher Education Graduation Ceremony, held to shine a light on college…

Companies praised for disability employment at awards ceremony

Companies across the West Midlands who have led efforts to create career opportunities for young people with disabilities have been praised by education leaders at…

BMet is officially “the best in business” after securing another Black Talent Award win

BMet’s longstanding commitments to fulfilling the needs of its ethnically diverse students, staff and wider community have been officially recognised with a coveted “Best Large…

BMet hosts career-focused insight event with Bila Law Academy and Irwin Mitchell Solicitors

BMet law students are set to further bolster their career opportunities, following the launch of a work experience programme with Bila Law Academy and Irwin Mitchell Solicitors. Held…

BMet and West Midlands Fire Service partnership ignites new pre-employment opportunities

BMet’s longstanding commitment to providing career-enhancing opportunities for students and the community at large is set to bolster, via a new partnership with West Midlands…

BMet officially rewarded for commitment to tackling sexism and violence against women

A Bronze “Action Award” win by UK Feminista officially recognises and signifies BMet’s(@BMetC) longstanding commitment to tackle sexism and violence against women and girls (VAWG).…

BMet are officially “careers ahead!” following two more top tier national standard awards

BMet College has again been officially recognised for their outstanding careers work and service this week, in the form of the highest “Gold Standard” accreditation.…

BMet unveils plans for state-of-the-art inclusive sports centre for Greater Birmingham

BMet (@BMetC) has revealed ambitious plans to transform the Greater Birmingham region with the construction of a state-of-the-art Inclusive Sports Centre based at Sutton Coldfield…

BMet celebrates apprenticeships with captivating activities for National Apprenticeship Week

BMet apprentices, apprenticeships and employer partnerships are in full focus during National Apprenticeship Week via a variety of captivating activities and content. The 17th annual…

High-achieving and hard-working students are rewarded at BMet HE Graduation Celebration

Inspiring students and special guests were once again recognised and rewarded at BMet College’s celebratory Higher Education Graduation Ceremony today. The annual event, held at…

Mayor tours James Watt College and gains insight into students’ futures

James Watt College, part of BMet, had the opportunity to showcase their facilities and work to West Midlands Mayor, Andy Street, this week via an…

BMet Achieves 'Good' Ofsted Rating

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…

BMet puts student voice first at impactful and inspiring student-led conference

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.…

BMet students encouraged to “Reach for the Stars” at career-focused event with Black professionals and employers

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.…

BMet Tutor Fights Cause for Travel and Tourism FE Pathways, following Education Reforms

A passionate BMet Tutor is using his industry connections and insight to push forward the benefits of vocational travel and tourism courses, as they are…

BMet students have their say on anti-racism with leading youth-focused giant Leaders Unlocked

Students across BMet expressed their views on range of “equality and diversity” topics today, at a special workshop designed to support an anti-racist strategy at…

Spotlight on law at BMet careers insight event – with Bila Law Academy founder and key leading

Career-focused law students at BMet had the chance to gain invaluable advice and learn about the profession routes of key legal professionals, at a special…

Diverse and digitally focused BMet students find solutions to tackle the cost-of-living crisis - which leads to career-enhancing opportunities

BMet students from underrepresented backgrounds are gaining career boosting opportunities with leading employers, after creating winning solutions to help combat the cost-of-living crisis. The innovative…

Trio of BMet teaching professionals graduate with similar paths to success

Three BMet teachers’ recent graduations have further cemented their bond and interchangeable career roads to success in construction and engineering. Affectionally referred to as “the…

BMet hosts vibrant and forward-thinking Birmingham Schools Race Summit

Key education figures joined forces at BMet’s Matthew Boulton College on October 13 for the Birmingham Schools Race Summit, held to explore issues of race…

BMet students’ GCSE result success provides them with a pathway of opportunities

Hundreds of GCSE students across BMet’s college sites are celebrating another record year of success today, after gaining an overall 91% pass rate in English,…

BMet’s A-Level students celebrate another record year of success

Hundreds of A-Level students at BMet’s Sutton Coldfield College are celebrating another record year of success today, after gaining exemplary course results and achieving an…

BMet alumni gains a silver medal at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

A dynamic global Judo athlete who studied at BMet College is going from strength to strength, after gaining a silver medal at the Birmingham 2022…

BMet set to help bring the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games to life through innovative roles        

Three students and one lecturer from BMet’s Media department are putting their creativity into action this summer, through innovative roles specially designed to showcase the…

Sutton Coldfield College students work to be showcased at leading arts exhibition in London

The creative talents of three of BMet’s Sutton Coldfield College students will be on full display at a prestigious London arts exhibition this month. Josh,…

Winning BMet student innovators reward college with Fujitsu innovation centre

The victory of four BMet computing students in a national Fujitsu challenge, has given rise to the launch of a brand-new Innovation Centre at Sutton…

Young people’s issues highlighted through creative partnership with BMet and Aston Villa FC charity

Societal issues affecting young people were brought to life creatively through an innovative partnership with BMet and Aston Villa FC charity this week. Visual Communications…

Batonbearers nominated by BMet to carry The Queen’s Baton with pride for the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay

Four BMet champions have been officially chosen as Batonbearers for the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay, joining thousands of inspiring individuals in carrying the Baton.…

BMet students’ legal careers set to excel - through dynamic forward-thinking partnership

Aspiring legal professionals from underrepresented backgrounds at BMet are closer to realising their dreams, thanks to an innovative partnership with the college and Bila Law…

Caring BMet student’s sky diving for a leading charity that “saved his brother’s life”

A kind-hearted engineering student at BMet College is doing a sky dive to raise money for the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, which helped save his…