New career-focused courses being launched by West Bromwich school

FOCUS ON YOUTH: Brayden Long

A young man who is planning a career as a welder and has already earned several certifications in that field is this week’s outstanding youth. Brayden Long is a senior at Pisgah High School.

New career-focused courses being launched by West Bromwich school

A new range of career-focused courses are being launched by Shireland Biomedical UTC in West Bromwich.

Middle school programs to connect students with careers

Graduation is still about five years away, but it’s never too early for Spirit Lake Middle School students to explore career opportunities in the Iowa Great Lakes. Middle School Principal Terry Bruinsma said that the school's career-driven curriculum exposes students to different professions including occupations at Lakes Regional Healthcare. All eighth-grade students participate in "Scrub Camp" on April 29.

We Rise: careers for Brixton’s young people

For many young people, the leap from school to the world of work is a daunting one, particularly for those without professional networks or family connections in certain industries. For today’s school leavers, this has been compounded by Covid lockdowns throughout crucial education years and a constant stream of bad news about the economy.  In Brixton, […]

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 from local schools.Held at the Light House Young People’s Centre in Aston in Birmingham, the pioneering “Find Your Future Career” event, had a “No barriers, no limits” theme. The special occasion was sponsored by Birmingham City Council and funded by the UK Government, the West Midla…