Filmmaker Sheikh Shahnawaz working with Migrant Voice members in Wolverhampton

Migrant media empowerment programme to launch in Birmingham

Members from migrant communities are being invited to take part in a media empowerment course to help them achieve better representation in local media. Working closely with local journalists and editors, West Midlands residents from migrant backgrounds can learn about how journalism works, what makes a good community story and how to pitch these stories…

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Jodie, 24 and from Birmingham, has just completed a Level 2 Door Supervisors SIA Course

What’s it really like to train for a job at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games?

The 2022 Commonwealth Games are coming to Birmingham and thousands of people across the region are taking the unique opportunity to land jobs at this summer’s sporting spectacle. Training places and job roles are waiting to be filled in areas such as security, stewarding, catering, cleaning, retail, transport and logistics and anyone who is interested…

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National Lottery inject £1million to boost Birmingham 2022 employment opportunities for young people

The National Lottery Community Fund and Sport England’s Lottery Sports Fund set to boost opportunities for young people across the West Midlands this year. Hundreds of young people across the West Midlands will gain access to new volunteering and employability boosting opportunities as part of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, thanks to a cash injection…

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Hasan Patel is a former BBC and Al Jazeera journalist, now based in Birmingham

Former BBC and Al-Jazeera journalist enlisted to teach media skills to refugees and migrants

An international journalist who has worked for BBC News and Al Jazeera will be hosting a media skills workshop in Birmingham next week to inspire and empower refugees and migrants to share their stories. Hasan Patel, a communications specialist who has worked in the US, UK and Qatar, will be sharing his knowledge or journalism and news broadcasting with…

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Punch Records supports emerging BME filmmakers from the West Midlands

Punch Records supports emerging BME filmmakers from the West Midlands

Six emerging BME filmmakers from the West Midlands have been given the opportunity to fulfil their potential as part of a six-month artist development programme called BACK IN. The dynamic programme, powered by innovative creative agency Punch and curated by talented director and entrepreneur Daniel Alexander enables participants to attend bootcamps and masterclasses, develop industry…

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Jacob John from Birmingham loves his Calisthenics fitness training

How a Birmingham lad used Calisthenics to shape up within months

Brummie Jacob John is quite the expert at more advanced Calisthenics, which is basically types of exercises that test, push and build a person’s physical strength using body weight. For most, this can be anything from push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups or aerobic resistance stretching. For others, like Jacob John, this can be anything from ‘swinging’ around on monkey bars,…

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