SEE inside new £5m Stourbridge College campus
A new £5 million college campus has officially opened in the Black Country.
Stourbridge College has modernised its main campus off Hagley Road with a stylish new building created for a new generation of learners.
New centres of excellence for engineering, health and social care and early years have been established at the site.
During the grand opening, guests enjoyed watching students hard at work in the new science and IT laboratories which form part of the revamped A-level suite.
A range of events took place at the opening of the college campus, which is part of Birmingham Metropolitan College.
Performing arts students celebrated Stourbridge College throughout the ages and music students provided background entertainment.
Stourbridge MP Margot James performed the official opening and unveiled a glass sculpture in the new reception area created by artist, Allister Malcolm of Broadfield House Art Museum.
The piece entitled The Vision is based around the iris of an eye and the artist said was inspired by his determination to follow his dreams.
Head of Stourbridge College, Wendy Stevens, said: "Today is the realisation of our ambition to create the very best in teaching and learning facilities in the Black Country.
"Students and staff are absolutely thrilled to have moved into brand new classrooms with state of the art IT technology and bespoke facilities for engineering, health and social care and early years.
"We now have a real presence in Stourbridge town centre with a fantastic landmark building that is providing a real draw for local students and employers.
"Our aim is to build on the legacy of the college and help more local people realise their dreams."
Miss James added: "It has been really exciting following its progress over the past year and it's an amazing investment for Stourbridge.
"Undoubtedly, the college boosts our local economy by ensuring young people and adults are equipped with the right skills to fill gaps needed by local employers but I'm especially impressed with their commitment to ensuring people also have the right employability training to get into work."
Stourbridge College has roots in 160 years of education and history in the Black Country.
