College News

Solihull College staff spruce up local church as part of community challenge . . .

The grass proves to be greener on the other side for one Solihull College student after he closes the curtains on his theatrical career and lands a job with the National Trust.

Solihull College becomes one of only two training providers in the country to achieve the prestigious TQS status for Health and Social Care.

Solihull College celebrates the opening of brand new multimillion pound Art Centre. . .

A group of hairdressers at Roland Klein in Knowle have become the latest to complete the College’s NVQ Level Three in Hairdressing – the highest qualification available to stylists working in the industry.

Solihull College appoints Senior Director of Employment and Skills to help give businesses a boost. . .

The hard work of Art students at Solihull College pays off as they see their creations come to life at this year’s BA Fine Art exhibition, ‘This was Tomorrow’.

Solihull College will be opening its doors to adults who want to return to learning . . .

Solihull College’s two Golf teams score double victory as they secure first and second place in the Intercollegiate Tournament 2010 – a competition for College golf teams across the UK.

Solihull College is teaming up with the Solihull Open Gardens group to give families across the borough a great day out.

Solihull College is inviting budding footballers to try out for its popular Football Development Scheme.

Solihull College Travel and Tourism students are on cloud 9 after landing dream jobs with top airlines.

Solihull College Basketball team celebrate after being crowned West Midlands champions in the British College’s Basketball League.

Solihull College student is selected to represent Great Britain and Ireland in the 36^th Curtis Cup.

A member of staff at Solihull College will be putting her best foot forward to march 189miles in aid of Help for Heroes.

Blues Midfielder Lee Carsley gives students on Solihull College’s Football Development Scheme a helping hand.

Solihull College will be hosting two adult open events in celebration of Adult Learners’ Week 2010 – the UK’s largest learning campaign to encourage more adults to give learning a go.

Staff and students at Solihull College welcome international master of floristry onto campus.

Top celebrity hair stylist Andrew Barton hosts Solihull College event . . .

Solihull College students team up with Warwickshire Wildlife Trust to help spruce up one of the borough’s beauty spots.

Students and employers come together at Solihull College’s annual Job Fair.

Solihull College students work alongside professional cabin crew at airline giant KLM.

Staff from global automotive giant, MIX Telematics, take the fast track to learning success.

A talented Solihull College Beauty Therapy student has secured a place in a high profile national competition.

Solihull College will be hosting an Adult Advice and Higher Education (HE) Open Day this week.

Solihull College football student scores triumph after being called up for national squad.

A new steak restaurant has recruited its latest team member with the help of Art students at Solihull College.

Students help to put Solihull on the map with a brand new website . . .

Solihull College Early Years tutor wins award for commitment to learning.

Solihull College students get money saving tips from banking giant Barclays.

Officers from West Midlands Fire Service pay a visit to Solihull College as part of a campaign to keep young drivers safe on the road.

Staff and students get sporty with Activ8 - a Solihull College event to promote the benefits of exercise and encourage more students to take up sport.

Solihull College teams up with Solihull Youth Service to host this year’s Valentine’s Fair.

College event gives small businesses in Solihull a big boost. . .

Solihull College wins national recognition for its use of digital technology. . .

Staff and students at Solihull College put their French skills to the test as they welcome the Mayor of Cholet - the borough’s twin town in France, onto campus.

This year’s National Apprenticeship Week (1st-5th Feb) kicks off at Solihull College.

Solihull College students head to the Czech Republic as part of top international project.

Public Service students at Solihull College take their physical and mental strength to the limit as they complete a Marine Commando Assault Course for charity.

Solihull College students put Police Officers through their paces as part of a unique training initiative.

A group of Beauty Therapy students at Solihull College were made-up when they were asked to take part in this year’s Clothes Show Live.

From Santa’s elves to snowmen, Solihull College gets into the spirit of Christmas to raise money for animal charities.

Solihull College becomes the first ever college to win a Best Business Award . . .

Staff from local secondary school re-visit their math skills with Solihull College.

A theatrical performance featuring popular TV personality ‘Mr T’ encourages students at Solihull College to Stay on Course.

Solihull College student lands dream job with the UK’s leading engineering company, NG Bailey.

Solihull College’s Golf teams dominate the Midlands division in the Intercollegiate Tournament " a competition open to Colleges across the UK.

Charitable students at Solihull College have raised over £1200 hosting an action-packed day of fun to raise money for this years Children In Need appeal.

A host of successful business professionals paid a visit to Solihull College during Global Entrepreneurship Week (16-22 Nov) " a worldwide celebration of enterprise, to share their expert knowledge and tricks of the trade with students.

Solihull College provides spectacular training for international optical specialist.

The Olympics have come early for students at Solihull College. . .

The Mayor of Solihull, Councillor Norman Davies, praises Solihull College students as they create a garden wonderland for local primary school children.

Solihull College Sports students will be coaching some of the borough’s youngest football talent as part of this year’s National Colleges’ Week (9-15 November).

Police and Community Support Officers based at Birmingham Airport headed back to class recently to take part in a unique Solihull College programme.

Solihull College give Birmingham based school pupils a lesson in retail.

Solihull College has been alive with the sound of drums this week in celebration of Black History Month (BHM).

Solihull College’s Recreational football team scored triumph yesterday after winning Birmingham Metropolitan College 9-2.

Solihull College will be offering Year 11 pupils the chance to find out exactly what‘s on offer to them when they leave school at the Blossomfield Campus Opening Evening next week.

For the second year running, a Solihull College student has proved to be a cut above the rest after being shortlisted for the national Hairdressing Student of the Year Award " run by L’Oreal and the Hairdressing Council.

Solihull College has teamed up with Redcliffe - the leading independent catering company, to bring students a fine dining experience every day of the week in a brand new refectory.

Solihull College is celebrating after soaring above the national average for apprentice success rates.

Solihull College is providing top training for global automotive giant. IAC (International Automotive Components) – which develops and produces high quality products for the automotive industry, recently, approached the College in search of a specialised apprenticeship programme for a number of its trainee staff based in the Midlands.

A donkey duo have become the latest additions to Solihull College’s animal family. Five year old Archie and four year old Eeyore, who are brother and sister, arrived at the College earlier this week after being moved from a small farm in Norfolk which ran out of room to keep them.

Solihull College has revealed the first building to be completed as part of its ongoing £30million redevelopment scheme next week. Doors to a brand new block, which hosts a stylish entrance and reception area, an exhibition gallery for student work, as well as a student service and enrolment area, opened today (1st September).

Pupils who didn't get the GCSE results they were expecting or are unsure abput what to do now that they've left school, can get advice from Solihull College

Solihull College has scored its best ever A Level this year. Students and staff will be celebrating today as the results reveal a 100% pass rate in 13 of the College's A Level subjects including Maths, Biology, Physics, English Language and Literature.

Solihull College students reaching the end of the Prince's Trust Team programme were congratulated for their hard work and dedication by the Mayor of Solihull, Councillor Davis, at their end of year presentation.

A new Development School for those who have a serious interest in basketball will be launched by Solihull College next term, as the sports department sets up its first basketball academy.

An innovative approach to understanding equality and diversity issues has been created between Solihull College and Solihull NHS Care Trust. The College's tailored training sessions use the services of actors to convey the importance of equality and diversity to Care Trust workers.

A student with a bright future in business and an award winning plan of action has been recognised by a major international accounting firm for his commercial start-up plan.

Solihull College is launching a brand new initiative to encourage local professionals and businesses to fight back during the tough economic times. The College will host an Open Evening to showcase the substantial benefits of professional qualifications for local people and companies.

A first-year, female, golfing sensation from Solihull College has been selected as one of nine members of Team Great Britain & Ireland and will compete in a European golfing tournament in Germany.

Solihull College is offering people who are unemployed the opportunity to sign up for free short courses, enabling them to gain further skills which could help to increase their job prospects.

Britney Spears comes to Solihull College via the work of a talented, creative and imaginative student, who along with others will display their work at this year's BA Fine Art degree show - Nineteen Degrees.

Sir Alan Sugar's famous words 'You're Hired' have been used to congratulate the winner of a competition hosted by Solihull College " 'The Apprenticeship.'

Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, and Solihull College both share the same sentiment - that science subjects should not be ignored, which is why the College is calling on adults who want to reignite their science spark.

Exotic animals, gardens in bloom and enterainment for the whole family will top the bill when Solihull College's Animal Care centre and garden throw open its doors to the public.

The combination of food and thought are a winning recipe for those working at a University kitchen and literacy course staff at Solihull College.

A Solihull College student has swung into the top five position of a national golfing competition.

Solihull College and Moseley Rugby Club have joined forces to offer a Sports Coaching Foundation Degree course that will help aspiring rugby players to kick-start their sporting and academic careers.

Solihull College is celebrating the success of a former student and local artist Amir Khan, who has been painting the town red after being named one of the 'UK's Future Greats.'

Solihull College is working hard to revive the recession-hit retail sector after being awarded National Skills Academy status for Retail in recognition of the high quality delivery of its training and support packages delivered to employers.

A punishing training routine and a premonition will come to fruition when a Solihull College tutor lines up alongside tens of thousands of people in this year's Flora London Marathon.

Solihull College has helped one man realise his childhood dream to serve the community and soon become a police officer.

High quality employer led training achieves national recognition

Move It Project launches as Solihull College acts to promote Higher Education

Staff at Langley School improve the art of their performance thanks to Solihull College

Solihull College supports links to local business