“The last 18 months has been challenging for our community, many of whom have been isolated, sometimes in households or environments where they cannot express their authentic selves. “The Sparkle Weekend is an opportunity to champion our community, to celebrate difference, and to further the Charity’s aims of acceptance and inclusion.”
View detailsIn total, 200 of College’s students responded to the live brief and 26 were chosen to work with Jack Arts and Manchester-based designer, Craig Oldham during the project’s final stages. The final collection has been launched at Manchester Art Gallery and will be available for to the public until 15 March.
View detailsQwell Qwell is a digital mental health service designed to provide free, safe, and anonymous support for adults aged 26 and over. It is accessible to residents of Greater Manchester and can offer immediate access to mental health support. Take a look at Qwell's website .
View detailsYeng Roberts, course leader in Content Creation, Digital Film and Broadcast, said “Our students had an amazing day producing pieces that truly communicated the themes of the Coronation Generation Challenge. Projects like this offer our students the chance to work with leading industry experts and the experience has given them ideas to support their final major project and future productions.
View detailsI also provide business talks regarding how to be a self-employed practitioner and how to price yourself. I missed being a creative student in a creative atmosphere, where you can critique and challenge each other’s perceptions of art.
View detailsYou can use the UCAS website to search for the same information by carrying out a course search from the home page and then selecting Degree Apprenticeship in the filter. Although you cannot apply direct through a university for a degree apprenticeship, you can usually register your interest on their website for new vacancies as they arise in the apprenticeship subjects they offer.
View details“The project not only gives the students great industry experience and some fantastic images for their portfolio, but the one thing they gain the most is confidence and life skills to be able to direct their subject and create some truly memorable images.” Student Katie O’Neill, who completed her Level 3 Extended Diploma in Photography with a distinction and is set to study BA Photography at Falmouth University, said: “Over the past two years, I have photographed Bill Roach, Tierney Heap, Take That, Robert Powell and Graham Nash.
View details“To be recognised by Her Majesty the Queen with the most prestigious award for our sector is a truly outstanding achievement that acknowledges the high-quality education that we work relentlessly to deliver to raise aspirations and ensure that nobody is left behind as the city’s economy continues to go from strength to strength.
View detailsHilary added: “I have been amazed by the generosity of the Hoteliers taking part in this initiative, and all the partners who currently offer placements within Hospitality & Catering. I cannot thank Adrian Ellis enough for his support and promotion to hoteliers around Manchester and look forward to furthering these partnerships across the sector.
View detailsNot only will the project provide opportunities to study the most up-to-date curriculum, informed by practicing industry experts, it will also enable learners to truly experience the world of work, alongside industry partners inside and outside the classroom every week. The programme is designed to provide the necessary skills and real-life experience for a career in the Architectural and Construction Engineering sector.
View detailsLeading architects Bond Bryan and SimpsonHaugh have been tasked with bringing the project to life. Matt Hutton, Director at Bond Bryan, said: "We are truly delighted to reveal our designs for The Manchester College and UCEN Manchester’s new city centre project. We have been working - alongside our collaborative partners, SimpsonHaugh - on this design from inception and now look forward to delivering it, together with the team.
View detailsThey share our commitment to supporting our students to become the next generation of industry excellence and for that, we’re truly grateful. “As an example, at the end of 2021, the College received the Queen's Anniversary Prize , which is the highest possible honour further and higher education institutions can receive, and this wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our employer partners.”
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