Open City launches Birmingham Education Pathway

Photography by Zafir Ameen

Full programme to begin in 2026

With the full launch of our Birmingham Education pathway in 2026, we have been working hard on student recruitment and course planning:

In preparation for Young City Makers in January, we recently held our annual youth engagement training for participating Birmingham practices. We are also gearing-up for our first SEND events in Birmingham, as part of our inclusive It's My City Too programme. For GCSE students in Birmingham, we are starting our 3rd year of Accelerate Studios, helping to explore creative careers and pathways into the built environment. Last but not least, there is still time to apply for our first Birmingham cohort of Accelerate, supporting 16-18 year olds through a series of skills development workshops and professional mentoring.

If you would like to help support or sponsor our work, please do get in touch at education@open-city.org.uk.