College News

For people wishing to move into the field of accountancy or further their career in accounting, come along to a dedicated Accounting Open Event at Solihull College to find out more.

A group of young people from Solihull have been congratulated by Birmingham City star, Curtis Davies, after giving Robin Hood Cemetery a makeover.

For people looking to progress in their managerial career look no further than Solihull College, which launches a new postgraduate management course in the New Year.

Students currently working towards their BA (Hons) Fine Art Degree at Solihull College are to showcase their work at a public exhibition later this month.

Solihull College has teamed up with Touchwood shopping centre to deliver a world-class training course to ensure the centre’s guest safety hosts and retailers can offer the upmost in customer service.

Students from the Business School at Solihull College have made a huge difference to the lives of other young people after they raised an outstanding £5,200.36 for Teenage Cancer Trust.

Solihull College is celebrating after scooping three national marketing awards - all in the space of one week.

Young people are being invited to come and discover the range of learning opportunities available at Solihull College’s at its Open Day next week.

From spots and stripes to tigers and cows, these were just some of the pyjamas donned by the Early Years department at Solihull College last Friday as they hosted a fundraising day for Children in Need.

A Solihull College student, who was on her way into College to complete the last day of her first aid course, was suddenly forced to put her training into practice saving the life of a schoolgirl.

Students from Solihull College have been getting into the Christmas spirit early, filling shoeboxes with goodies to give as presents to families in Eastern Europe.

For people considering going to university but don’t want the big price tag it brings, look no further than Solihull College as a place that offers affordable excellence and high quality learning on your doorstep.

Around 200 apprentice golfers from across the country recently gathered at Solihull College to learn about the different career paths available to them after completing the Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence (AASE).

For young people leaving school this academic year and still considering their options for the future, come along to Solihull College’s Open Event and discover the range of courses available.

Solihull College was recently congratulated by retail guru Mary Portas in a celebration event that recognised its achievement of the number of delegates trained on her exclusive Guide to Successful Retailing programme.

Local retailers can soon discover the UK’s new retail-specific customer service training, WorldHost, at a free advisory session run by the Greater Birmingham Skills Shop.

Solihull College is the first college in the country to take its prospectus to a new level - by going interactive.

Entrepreneurs of the Peter Jones Enterprise Academy (PJEA) at Solihull College have been set their first business challenge – to raise money for Teenage Cancer Trust.

For young people leaving school this academic year and still considering their options for the future, come along to Solihull College’s Open Day and discover the range of courses on offer.

Solihull College is delighted to announce it has begun working with Birmingham Airport Fire Service, to deliver training to the College’s Cabin Crew students.

Retailers from across the region poured into Solihull College this week to celebrate the official opening of its Retail Academy.

Solihull College has joined forces with local automotive company, TRW Automotive, to train its engineers of the future.

Whilst the students were off enjoying their summer break, the Land Based Centre at Solihull College was enjoying the arrival of two baby meerkats.

For people thinking about venturing into a new field or moving forward in their current career, Solihull College is the ideal local place to help achieve this.

Two students at Solihull College have secured their place at two of the UK’s top universities after achieving outstanding results in their A Levels.

Solihull College has the highest levels of student satisfaction compared to other local colleges, the National Student Survey has revealed.

Solihull College has become the West Midlands Hub for the Peter Jones Enterprise Academy (PJEA) and will be delivering a new enterprise qualification to aspiring young entrepreneurs.

For young people interested in pursuing a career in the Royal Navy, Army or Royal Air Force (RAF), Solihull College could be the ideal place to help get them started.

Students from Solihull College are on their way to securing jobs at the London 2012 Olympic Games thanks to Bridging the Gap.

A local school has been given a makeover thanks to young people currently on the Prince’s Trust Team programme, run by Solihull College.

Paul Thompson, a student at Solihull College, has been selected to represent Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the European Junior Championships.

Solihull College is pleased to announce it will be delivering a new qualification in digital marketing, which is ideal for those who want to maximise their opportunities in the world of online marketing.

Solihull College was delighted to welcome the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, the Rt Hon Dr Vince Cable, to officially open its Blossomfield Campus this week.

Students from Solihull College have been pitching their business ideas to industry experts as part of their course where they learn how to set up a small business.

Rachel Jennings, a graduate of Solihull College’s AASE Golf Programme, has tee-d off her professional golfing career in fantastic style after finishing third at the Slovak Open in May.

Students from Solihull College recently showed off their enterprise skills to a range of local business people in an Enterprise and Employer Engagement Day held at the College’s new Management Centre.

In celebration of currently having 1,000 apprentices in learning, Solihull College invited David Way, Chief Operating Officer of the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS), to meet the 1,000th apprentice, Nabeel Hussain.

For people thinking about pursuing a career as a building surveyor, architect or site engineer, Solihull College could be the perfect place to help get them started.

Solihull College was delighted to welcome Michelin-star chef and former apprentice Glynn Purnell back to campus this week to officially open the College’s brand new Management Centre.

After competing against more than 100 applicants, two successful candidates have joined one of Solihull’s largest organisations, Birmingham Airport, to undertake an IT Apprenticeship.

Solihull College is delighted to announce it will be working with the Peter Jones Enterprise Academy to deliver a new enterprise qualification to budding entrepreneurs.

Having been in the hair and beauty industry for over 20 years, Carmel Hennessey is now passing on her knowledge to daughter Sarah as she carries out her Apprenticeship at family-run salon – Signatures Hair and Beauty.

From having low self confidence and little independence, Thomas Doherty is now living his dream of working in the health care industry, thanks to the Apprenticeship programme delivered by Solihull College.

Students from Solihull College have been gaining inspiration from BT under a new initiative which aims to create new opportunities for young people.

Students from Solihull College have been contributing to the Government’s policy on higher education funding following a recent discussion group with the Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrat party.

Staff and students at Solihull College were celebrating last week as they welcomed two baby leopard geckos into their extended animal family.

Providing support to apprentices is a top priority for the management team at St Bernard’s Residential Care Home and with the assistance of Solihull College, current apprentice Jade is reaping the benefits as she begins her career in the healthcare industry.

To celebrate the launch of its new Hair and Beauty Academy, Solihull College were delighted to welcome celebrity hairdresser Andrew Barton to Blossomfield Campus this week.

Students from Solihull College outshone over one hundred entrants to scoop Silver and Bronze Stars at this year’s Student Starpack Awards.

Two beauty therapy students from Solihull College have been successful in securing work experience at the exclusive Ragdale Hall, after impressing staff during a visit to the College.

A barbering student from Solihull College created a cut above the rest as he recently achieved first place in a national barbering competition for his creative men’s hair design.

2011 marks the Golden Jubilee year for the veterinary nursing qualification and in celebration of this milestone, Solihull College’s trainee veterinary nurses recently dressed up as animals for the day to raise money for charity.

Next week Solihull College will be hosting an Open Day for its Management & Professional, IT and Higher Education (HE) courses.

After delivering a succession of NVQ programmes to the Phlebotomy team at the Heart of England Trust, Solihull College has received thanks for their continued support.

Solihull College travel and tourism students have been cooking up a storm by preparing dishes from around the world while raising money for Heart FMs Have a Heart Appeal.

Learning the tricks of the hairdressing trade couldn’t be more perfect for Solihull College apprentice Charlotte, as she carries out her Apprenticeship at exclusive hair and beauty salon KCUK - run by two former Solihull College apprentices!

After developing a strong working relationship with Solihull College, financial services organisation Personal Touch is now reaping the benefits of an apprentice employed through the College’s Apprenticeship programme.

Places are filling up fast for Solihull College’s School Leavers’ Careers Events so call now to book your place.

In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, Solihull MP Lorely Burt was invited to meet Solihull College’s Animal Care apprentices and have a guided tour around the College’s brand new animal care facilities.

Pitching to industry experts in their very own Dragon’s Den was just one of the activities engineering students at Solihull College experienced last week, as they took part in an employer engagement event.

Solihull College has built strong relationships with local logistics company IML Group after the College helped enhance their business with the recruitment of a first-class apprentice.

Solihull College’s 2010 Student of the Year has progressed to bigger and brighter success after gaining second place at the International Make-Up Artist Trade Show (IMATS) in London.

Solihull College has been specifically chosen as the provider for delivering Apprenticeship programmes to brand new children’s play centre, Wibbly Wobbly.

Media students at Solihull College have recently been enjoying master class workshops from a top BBC Freelance Production Manager.

Cabin crew from Thomson Airways recently celebrated successfully completing their Customer Service NVQ with Solihull College at an Oscar-themed evening of fun.

The creative work of a Solihull College student has been specially chosen as the design for Sovereign Office Equipment’s company brochure.

Solihull College is offering local people the opportunity to come and find out more about the world of Apprenticeships in an evening of celebration for National Apprenticeship Week.

THE award-winning Employer Services team at Solihull College has launched a free online service to help businesses develop.

Solihull College is offering retailers across the region a further opportunity to get expert business advice from Mary the ‘Queen of Shops’.

As part of the launch of its new Management and Professional Centre, Solihull College is offering exclusive discounts for places on the widely-recognised PRINCE2 course – a process-based learning for effective management of PRojects IN Controlled Environments.

Rachel Jennings, a graduate of Solihull College’s Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence (AASE), has started the New Year above par for a change, having gained her full Ladies’ European Tour Card.

Solihull College is offering school leavers the opportunity to find out more about their chosen career by hosting a series of careers events throughout March.