Stuart Nickson, who is Head of Department for Sport, Public Services and Criminology at The Manchester College, added: “By the time they start their placements, our students will have already delivered personal training sessions in the state-of-the-art sports facilities at our Openshaw Campus, so they’ll arrive at PureGym with a good level of experience. Stuart explained: “This initiative is all about helping our students transition smoothly into the fitness industry and making them ideally prepared to be interviewed for roles such as Personal Trainer or Fitness Coach.
View detailsThe Manchester International Festival takes place biennially, showcasing the works of dozens of artists from all over the world. Other festivals to check out include the Manchester Jazz Festival and Manchester Literature Festival, held in July and October respectively.
View detailsFurthermore, you do not have to do all of your studying in one go; if, after a year or two as an Assistant Accountant you decide you want to advance, you can return to your studies – you’re in control. 4.
View detailsShortly before lunch, the Barclays’ Bus arrived outside the campus to provide all students based at the College’s Shena Simon site with the chance to learn more about how the company operates and receive general banking information.
View detailsActivities / Groups From vibrant clubs and societies to themed event weeks, The Manchester College is buzzing with activities all year round. Across every campus, you’ll discover a variety of things to try: hands-on workshops, one-off events, community projects and so much more.
View detailsThink of them as your ‘Employability Support Crew’: Your Employability Support Crew At your place of study, you will regularly see tutors and curriculum staff, but you also have the chance to speak to other people who can provide support, such as Employability & Partnership Coordinators, Placement Officers, Careers advisors and Student Mentors. They can all give you valuable advice and guidance on different aspects of employability, or on improving your skills and abilities. They can also signpost you to where you can get further support, if you need it.
View detailsAs with anything, there are pros and cons to each option, so it is essential you research all your options and are confident in any decision you make. This is your career, and you need to take ownership of it. Follow the Careers & Welfare team on LinkedIn or Twitter @CareersTMC .
View details“I am always very impressed by the high-quality pieces of work our students produce on a consistent basis and I believe entering skills competitions like this really does raise students’ aspirations and provides opportunities for our students to be the best they can be. “Well done to Molly, Hannah and Annabelle and all other students from The Manchester College, who picked up awards or competed in GM Skills. You’ve done us proud once again.” The College’s Art and Design courses are accredited by the University of the Arts London and are offered at its Northenden and Openshaw campuses in South and East Manchester and at Shena Simon, the College’s campus in Manchester city centre.
View detailsThere is a series of events planned through the week – both internally and externally – and you can find more details below, as well as links to sign up. NCW Virtual Careers Fair is taking place all week and you can register for free HERE (now closed) Date Internal College Events External Events 1 st March Progression to Apprenticeships 11am – 12pm Book session In this session you will find out: What is an apprenticeship?
View detailsElizabeth Peters, Assistant Principal, said: “This is a fantastic joint project between The Manchester College and The Factory Youth Zone, and we hope to work together on many more. “The students are gaining all important business experience and essential transferable skills, both of which gives them the edge in an increasingly competitive jobs market.”
View detailsTheir input today, in sharing the culture of the city’s future, is invaluable. “Unified in its intention to be inclusive of all, The Manchester College’s and The Manchester Art gallery’s Future Creatives project enables the quietest of voices to be heard.”
View detailsKaty added: “onepointfive offered our students an invaluable insight into what managing a high-profile event from start to finish involves. This covered all the pre-event, on the day and post-event activities. The professional guidance really gave our students the reassurance they needed to present their recommendations with confidence.”
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