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Patisserie students win international dessert competition
There was further success in the People’s Choice Award, which took the form of a public vote on Facebook. From 111 entries, Level 2 student Sarah Garside’s plated dessert came third. Congratulations to our wonderful Patisserie & Confectionary students on their success!
View detailsThe Manchester College ‘tips off’ new partnership with Manchester Magic and Mystics
However, with this partnership, we can now extend it to suit the needs of our students that aspire to play at a high level during their time here. With a range of courses from entry level to degree level, we can now officially announce a basketball programme with one of the most successful community and junior basketball programmes in the country.
View detailsAdult Courses (Campaign Page)
Adult Skills Fund This is a government-funded programme that provides financial support for learners aged 19–23 who may be eligible for funding to study a full Level 2 or Level 3 qualification for free if they don’t already have one. In addition, learners may be eligible for digital functional skills or essential digital skills up to Level 1 if their existing skills are below that level.
View detailsThe Manchester College partners with PureGym to get students straight into employment
In addition to being guaranteed an interview with PureGym upon successful completion of their course and work placement, our students will also find out more about setting up their own personal training businesses, which complements a module on our Level 3 course that requires students to produce a viable business plan. 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.
View detailsCollege 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 .
View detailsCounselling course gains professional accreditation
Counselling course gains professional accreditation - Counselling students at The Manchester College have been given official approval after receiving a top industry accreditation. The Level 5 Therapeutic Counselling diploma at Fielden campus has been awarded accreditation by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), making it the only college in the North West to gain the accreditation.
View detailsStudents in fascinating tour of CERN
Students in fascinating tour of CERN - Students from our A-Level department were inspired by a visit to CERN, home of the Large Hadron Collider. An intriguing trip saw our students discover how CERN is helping to answer some of the most fundamental questions about how the universe began.
View detailsEducate North Awards 2022 Finalists
With support from the Ideas Foundation and charity clients, The Manchester College’s Creative Media Tutors were able to continue offering work experience opportunities to Level 3 students despite local and national restrictions and lockdowns as a result of the global pandemic. The IEA has been recognised for its close working relationships with partner organisations in industry that have resulted in unprecedented levels of employer engagement and provided opportunities for students.
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