New Opportunities – Courses, Careers & Assessment Days
We’re pleased to share a range of new employment and training opportunities available to young people and adults across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands. These opportunities support progression into work, skills development, and long-term career pathways. Thisis part of our collaboration with BMET.
Assessment days are coming up soon, so please take note of the dates below.
Upcoming Assessment Days
NEW – LOVE FINANCE
Sales Development Representative
📅 Tuesday 20 January 2026
NEW DATE – University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB)
Health Care Assistant
📅 Tuesday 13 January 2026
NEW DATE – SELECT LIFESTYLES
Support Workers
📅 Tuesday 3 February 2026
NEW DATE – FOCUS BIRMINGHAM
Care Support Workers
📅 Tuesday 3 February 2026
NEW DATE – DIGITAL SKILLS COURSE
📅 Thursday 8 January 2026
NEW DATE – HORTICULTURE COURSE
Assessment and Start Day
📅 Tuesday 6 January 2026
NEW DATE – RAILWAY ENGINEERING MAINTENANCE
📅 Friday 9 January 2026






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BMet course title |
Qualification gained |
Assessment Date |
Start Date |
Time & Duration |
College Address |
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*NEW SWAP DATE* LOVE FINANCE: Sales Development Representative (SDR)
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Assessments: Tuesday 20th January 2026 Time: 10am
Location: Matthew Boulton College, 4 Jennens Road, Birmingham City Centre. B4 7PS
Interested candidates should be sent to:
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Commencing: Monday 26th January 2026 |
5 days a week, 3 weeks. Monday - Friday 9:30am – 2:30pm daily, across the duration of the programme. |
Delivery: Matthew Boulton College, 4 Jennens Road, Birmingham City Centre. B4 7PS |
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*NEW SWAP DATE* UHB Health Care Assistant (HCA)
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Assessments: Tuesday 13th January 2026 Time: 10am
Location: Matthew Boulton College, 4 Jennens Road, Birmingham City Centre. B4 7PS Interested candidates should be sent to:
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Commencing: Monday 19th January 2026 |
5 days a week, 3 weeks. Monday - Friday 9:30am – 2:30pm daily, across the duration of the programme. |
Delivery: UHB FOUNDATION TRUST The Learning Hub, 180 Metchley Lane, Edgbaston, Birmingham. B15 2TA |
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*NEW SWAP DATE* Select lifestyles Support Workers
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Assessments: Tuesday 3rd February 2026 Time: 10am
Location: Matthew Boulton College, 4 Jennens Road, Birmingham City Centre. B4 7PS Interested candidates should be sent to:
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Commencing: Monday 9th February 2026 |
5 days a week, 3 weeks. Monday - Friday 9:30am – 2:30pm daily, across the duration of the programme. |
Delivery: Matthew Boulton College, 4 Jennens Road, Birmingham City Centre. B4 7PS |
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*NEW SWAP DATE* Focus Birmingham Care Support Workers
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Assessments: Tuesday 3rd February 2026 Time: 10am
Location: Matthew Boulton College, 4 Jennens Road, Birmingham City Centre. B4 7PS Interested candidates should be sent to:
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Commencing: Monday 9th February 2026 |
5 days a week, 3 weeks. Monday - Friday 9:30am – 2:30pm daily, across the duration of the programme. |
Delivery: Matthew Boulton College, 4 Jennens Road, Birmingham City Centre. B4 7PS |
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*NEW COURSE DATE* Digital Skills
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Topics: Digital and Life Skills (non-accredited)
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Assessments: Thursday 8th January 2026 Time: 10am
Location: Matthew Boulton College, 4 Jennens Road, Birmingham City Centre. B4 7PS Interested candidates should be sent to:
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Commencing: Tuesday 13th January 2026 |
4 days a week, 3 weeks. Tuesday - Friday 9:30am – 2:30pm daily, across the duration of the programme. |
Delivery: Matthew Boulton College, 4 Jennens Road, Birmingham City Centre. B4 7PS |
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*NEW COURSE DATE* Horticulture
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Topics: L1 City & Guilds Practical Horticulture Skills Certificate (fully accredited)
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Assessments: Tuesday 6th January 2026 Time: 10am
Location: Sutton Coldfield College 34 Lichfield Rd, Birmingham Sutton Coldfield, B74 2NW Interested candidates should be sent to:
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Commencing: Tuesday 6th January 2026 |
5 days a week, 3 weeks. Monday - Friday 9:30am – 2:30pm daily, across the duration of the programme. |
Delivery: Sutton Coldfield College 34 Lichfield Rd Birmingham Sutton Coldfield B74 2NW |
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*NEW COURSE DATE* Railway Engineering Maintenance including PTS and TIC (Classroom course) |
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Assessments – James Watt College on Friday’s: Friday 9th January 2026
Ongoing (interested candidates should be sent to |
Commencing: Monday 12th January 2026 |
5-weeks (Monday-Thursday) 9.30am-4.30pm PTS and TIC Further 2 weeks (Monday-Friday) 9am-4pm |
Delivery: James Watt College Aldridge Road Great Barr B44 8NE
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Get Involved
These opportunities are part of our wider commitment to civic duty, skills development, and social growth. Whether you’re looking for your first role, a career change, or new skills, there is something here to support your next step.
For more information or to express interest, please contact