College hits the road to champion T Levels and inspire future careers
The Sandwell Colleges marked national T Levels week by getting on board their ‘big yellow bus’ to visit a range of secondary schools across the Black Country and Birmingham.
Celebrating the ambitious success of T Level students at Sandwell College in West Bromwich and Cadbury Sixth Form College in Kings Norton, the T Level roadshow provided students with the chance to hop aboard.
They met expert staff, heard about some of the employers working with the Colleges to offer T Level placements, and experienced a taste of industry immersion with a range of ‘have a go’ activities.
These included;
• Digital area mapping and basic block coding with a robot dog - for young people interested in Construction & Digital courses
• Exploring physiology and human anatomy with iPads and Merge Cubes – for learners interested in Health T Levels
• VR nursery simulation, plus an immersive sensory programme – for pupils interested in Education and Early Years careers
The week also provided an opportunity to find out more about the colleges’ multi-million investments into brand-new engineering and health facilities at the West Bromwich STEM Centre and the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital Learning Campus visited which will open in early 2026.
Sandwell and Cadbury College School Liaison team and expert teaching staff busted out T Level myths and explained why these qualifications are a great option for students to take the next level qualification for a bright and successful future.
The Sandwell Colleges also hosted events on campus to celebrate T Levels Week, with a Careers in Media and Broadcast talk by BBC presenter and producer Trish Adudu, a workplace readiness session hosted by partner employer HydraPower dynamics, Q&As with Lloyds Banking Group on life inside a top UK bank and a ‘skills in action’ showcase with T Level Media students capturing content for a college social media takeover.
CEO and principal of the Sandwell Colleges, Lisa Capper MBE said: “Students at our Colleges have achieved excellent results on their T Level courses, and many have shared how the real-world experience has boosted their confidence and prepared them for university, degree apprenticeships, or employment.
“We're proud to celebrate the success of our T Level programmes and are pleased to share this with our school partners, supporting young people as they explore their future options."
