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Students hit the fashion runway with their designs

After receiving her prize of flowers, gift vouchers and a model aeroplane by Sheldon Hee, Singapore Airlines General Manager of the UK & Ireland, Cathryn-Jane, who is studying Level 3 Fashion Design at the college’s Northenden Campus, said: “I was really shocked when they called my name, but absolutely delighted! This is definitely a great start to my career.” exceptional opportunity to flex their creativity...................and have the realistic experience of working to a very demanding brief Cathryn created a six piece mix and match collection based on the idea of international travel with a businesswoman style.

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Anujin's Work at Awarding Body’s Exhibition in London

Shortly after finding out her work had been chosen to feature in the exhibition, Anujin said: I am very thrilled to have my work be a part of this occasion.  I was very happy that my animation actually got selected - I still can’t believe it! Motion Design & Animation Lead Tutor, Katy Rushton, who teaches Anujin and helped her with the submission, added: “Anujin has worked so hard this year and it's wonderful to see her work selected for such a prestigious event.  

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What is a Green Career?

STEM Learning : find information on science, technology, engineering, and maths-based green careers and how to get started. My World of Work : discover how different subjects link to green jobs, explore career paths, and understand entry routes into the sector.

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Black History Month Student Feature: Unapologetically Black

We are halfway through Black History Month, celebrating all the various people from the diaspora who have shaped what modern Britain looks like today. There are so many strong minds that have showcased black excellence all around the world, but someone I admire for her work and desire for change in all communities (not just in the black community) is Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

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Famous faces feature in student photography exhibition

“Having my work featured in the exhibition is really exciting. I love people being able to see my work and I love watching their reactions to it.

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Patrik’s industry ready after year-long placement

Patrik holds the ambition of getting a job within the creative media industry upon completion of his course, so gaining valuable in-depth work experience has been a fantastic opportunity.  Patrik said: “My work placement has been great! They taught me how to use Adobe Animate and they always helped me with things when I got stuck. The tasks they gave me were really good and they always listened to my ideas.

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Famya's art chosen for Manchester Open Exhibition

The English, Writing and Media course is helping me have more confidence in my written English just because I want to write my own comics and graphic novels and stuff like that.

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College students progress to second round of the WorldSkills UK Nail Technician competition

They’re now working hard on phase two of the competition and I wish them the best of luck in making it to the UK Finals.” Danae, Rachelle, Unita and Ria are all studying Level 2 or 3 Extended Diploma Nail Technologies at our Hair & Beauty Centre of Excellence .

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The Manchester College announces new partnership with SCI-U

Assistant Principal Carol Whitworth added: “We’re delighted to welcome SCI-U on board as our newest industry partner and are thrilled that they will be supporting our delivery of technical beauty courses, recognising the value of our career-focused approach.” “With this partnership, our students will be uniquely qualified to fill the growing demand for skilled beauty professionals and we look forward to seeing them progress on to exciting and rewarding career paths.”

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The Manchester College celebrates colleague's MBE

On hearing she had received the award, Rachel said: “I was surprised but delighted to hear the news; I certainly never expected to be receiving an MBE for services to Further Education when I joined the sector all those years ago. The sector has grown and diversified so much just since I joined, but the fundamental element, and the reason I moved into the sector, remains the same – to give everyone the opportunity, whatever the circumstances of their lives to access education and training.

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College students star in iconic i-D magazine ‘Class of 2026’ feature

Fashion and Textiles student Mia Thomas, who modelled a Loewe dress, said: I’ve been dressing up in amazing brands for this amazing shoot and working with so many creative people. "I’ve been pampered all day. I love it – I feel like a celebrity!" To be chosen for this incredible opportunity, the students had just 24 hours to create and submit a video all about themselves and why they should be selected.

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Industry masterclasses with The Chefs’ Forum Academy

And in terms of motivation, we are demonstrating how important it is to have the right mind set when setting out in a new direction.  “As in the all the classes and seminars students can ask all the questions they want and get one-on-one feedback from industry professionals. It’s a great thing and we are excited to be making a difference.”

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