Mayor visits Woodlands Campus at Solihull College & University Centre

The Mayor of Solihull, Councillor Stuart Davis, recently visited the Woodlands Campus at Solihull College & University Centre in Smith’s Wood, and was thrilled with what they had to offer for young people.

Having been expanded, the campus now incorporates a new art specialist centre for painting and decorating, plastering, carpentry and an expanded motor vehicle training facility.

The Mayor was given a tour of the centre, including the new Engineering and Construction facilities, which accommodate MOT and engine workshops.

This campus also recently received a BAe Jetstream T Mk2 aircraft that students have access to work with. The Mayor even managed to land a plane using their Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft simulator.

The Mayor said: “I was thrilled with the facilities at Solihull College & University Centre.

“Seeing the students in action and speaking to them about their courses was a pleasure.

“I particularly enjoyed the aircraft simulator and will be telling many people about how I landed a plane!”

John Callaghan, College Principal said: “We are extremely proud of the facilities here at Woodlands Campus.

“It was a pleasure to welcome the Mayor to see how we are helping young people in the region into industry.”

For further information about Solihull College & University Centre: http://www.solihull.ac.uk/

Read more: http://www.solihull.gov.uk/news/ArtMID/820/ArticleID/1879/Mayor-visits-Solihull-College-University-Centre

Photo: The Mayor of Solihull with Wendy Harrington (Woodlands Campus Manager) and Salman Javed (Aerospace Lecturer).