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Students visit The Crystal Maze Live Experience to celebrate exceptional attendance

Barry Atkins, Deputy Principal for 16-18 Curriculum, commented: “Excellent attendance is a key pillar of ‘The Deal’ our professional standards and behaviours that all students commit to at the start of their studies with us.  “It’s fantastic to see learners taking pride in their attendance, as it is crucial to them achieving their aspirational goals.”

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Animal Care

Unifrog helps students explore their interests, compare Apprenticeships, FE courses and University courses. It brings all the available information including up-to-date Labour Market Information, into one comprehensive, user-friendly platform that helps students make the best choices.

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Raise your heart rate with our Workout of the Week

These are workouts requiring minimal equipment, that will not only engage and grow body muscles but those all important brain muscles too. This week's workout is brought to you by our Head of Sport and Public Services Hayley Francis. Hayley has a sport and exercise science background combined with a passion for health and wellbeing.

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Are Business Courses Worth It? Skills, Employability and more

A business qualification can make you a well-rounded candidate to a range of employers equipping you with skills that could include: Strategic planning Financial management Effective communication Critical thinking Networking skills Global business insights Entrepreneurial acumen Adaptability Leadership principles Ethical decision-making These skills will make you a versatile professional in the business industry, helping you make strategic decisions across all areas of business. Whether your career in business will lead you to entrepreneurship, working in the financial sector or the marketing industry, you will develop all the skills you’ll need to excel. 

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Eating Out

Wherever you are in Manchester, you’ll find loads of the classic student staples. From all-you-can-eat buffets to a cheeky Nando’s, a visit to Pizza Express or a stop at the local McDonald’s – you’ll get plenty of student discounts here and save loads of money!

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Elbow drummer gives masterclass at The Manchester College

It’s an art to listen, interpret and do your homework outside of the room. Drums are a very physical, very mental, all-encapsulating instrument – not just something to get behind and trash.’ Drums are not just something to get behind and trash Head of department for university-level music courses Mike Sivori said: ‘It was a genuine delight for everyone to have Rick in for the day.

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The launch of The Chefs’ Forum Academy

The launch event will not only showcase the College’s new Academy, but also help young people in the industry, with all the proceeds raised going directly to The Chefs’ Forum Educational Foundation. The College’s previous event raised over £3,000 for The Chefs’ Forum Educational Foundation CIC and resulted in work placements in prestigious kitchens for some  students.

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Keep Calm and Do Your Best This Exam Season

Get a good night’s sleep – switch off the night before an exam and get a good night’s sleep, it’ll help you concentrate better during the exam.  Keep calm and do your best!   Good luck from all of us at The Manchester College!

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The Manchester College Students at AHT Blackpool Competition

The event is something that they look forward to throughout the academic year and it’s great to see the knowledge and skills they’ve learnt in our industry-standard facilities being recognised in this way. “I’m extremely proud of all our students and it was great to get first place in the Bridal Make-Up category. In addition to putting their skills to the test, our students also got the chance to network with leading employers and professionals from the sector as many of the competition’s categories are sponsored.

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Careers & Jobs

Or do you just have no idea where to start, when looking for a future job or career? Whatever you need, our Careers & Welfare team can help. All of our advisors are highly qualified, Matrix-accredited professionals, which means they’ve received the best training to help you find your perfect career and plan how to get there.

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The Manchester College rated number one in GM

The NARTs position the College as number one for overall achievement rates, with a pass rate of 94 per cent , placing us in the top ten per cent of all 180 colleges in the UK; and in the top five highest performing colleges nationwide. Lisa O’Loughlin, the Principal, said: We are thrilled to be ranked the number one FE college for achievement in Greater Manchester.

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College restaurant awarded AA rosette

Christine Kenyon, Vice Principal, The Manchester College, said: “To receive these awards is a fantastic achievement. The success is testament to the outstanding work of all our tutors and staff from the department, and could not be achieved without the hard work and commitment shown by our students.”

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