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State-of-the-art sports equipment gets a workout as visitors welcomed to The Manchester College
Students from Connell College and Manchester Enterprise Academy, as well as students from our own Level 3 sports courses have been spending time at our Openshaw Campus over the last few months to experience the life of a sports student first-hand.
View detailsThe Manchester College commended for its support of students
The College was entered into the Support for Learners category of the AOC Beacon Awards by College Principal Lisa O’Loughlin and received ‘Beacon Award Commended College’ status for demonstrating “a high level of innovation, impact and sustainability”. The team regularly receive specialised training and work with over 50 separate external agencies and organisations to meet the safeguarding and wellbeing needs of students and, where appropriate, their children and wider families.
View detailsThe Manchester College receives Matrix Quality Accreditation
They also placed emphasis on the wrap-around support provided to students at all levels, and the way that the Gatsby Benchmarks were owned by everyone at The Manchester College. The Matrix Standard is the international quality standard for organisations that deliver information, advice and/or guidance (IAG) and is the Department for Education’s standard for ensuring the quality of the delivery of high-quality information, advice and guidance.
View detailsStudents revisit army veterans’ project to start work on next phase
Painting and decorating students are measuring up to paint the wall of a factory which the residents look out on to, with plans for a mural underway. Jardel Cochrane one of the students on the Level 2 carpentry and joinery course who are working on the project: “I found it interesting. I like the practical side and I really enjoyed doing it.”
View detailsGary crowned Joiner of the Year
Alongside his teaching, Gary is also part of the Band of Builders (BoB), a self-described ‘movement’ of tradespeople who undertake construction projects for families who are going through tough times. Band of Builders visited the Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery students in December 2018 to talk about the work they did and the online ACT (Apprentice Training College) group, which allows students to share construction projects and receive professional advice.
View detailsBritish Business Bank launches Northern Powerhouse fund
British Business Bank launches Northern Powerhouse fund - The British Business Bank has launched the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund, which will provide small and medium businesses with increased funding flexibility as well as boosting investment levels in the North. Keith Morgan, chief executive of the British Business Bank, made the announcement to more than 2,000 delegates attending the second Northern Powerhouse Conference in Manchester.
View detailsHealthy lifestyles on show at Openshaw
A total of 50 students aged 14 to 19 attended Openshaw Campus to take part in a series of workshops to support them to make healthy lifestyle choices. Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity students devised a circuit session for the pupils to test their speed and agility while the catering team used fresh fruit to make smoothies in Bistro East.
View detailsFirst Nationwide, next stop Global Domination!
First Nationwide, next stop Global Domination! - Back in April, Level 2 and 3 Business and Animation students from The Manchester College attended an advertising competition in London thanks to our industry links with the Ideas Foundation (IF).
View detailsYoung Enterprise students write the book on entrepreneurship
Young Enterprise students write the book on entrepreneurship - Young Enterprise students from The Manchester College made it through to the county finals of a national enterprise competition. The students, who are currently studying Level 3 Year 1 QCF Business at Northenden, presented their self-penned and illustrated children’s book, Terry the Tiger’s Adventure , to a panel of industry specialists at the Young Enterprise Showcase Final.
View detailsDigital City Awards 2022 Finalists
With support from the Ideas Foundation and charity clients, The Manchester College’s Creative and Digital Media team were recognised for continuing to offer work experience opportunities to Level 3 students despite local and national restrictions and lockdowns as a result of the global pandemic. This is the second time in quick succession that The Manchester College’s Creative and Digital Media team has grabbed the spotlight having recently been named a finalist for the Educate North Awards 2022 .
View detailsStudents visit The Crystal Maze Live Experience to celebrate exceptional attendance
Great attendance demonstrates dedication and reliability and will help them form good relationships with their peers and later, their colleagues. Charlotte, a Level 3 Musical Theatre student, added: “I really enjoyed working as a team to complete challenges and get as many golden tokens as possible!
View detailsMusic Department in UKmusic’s Music Academic Partnership
The organisation has a focus on linking industry and academia, allowing it to more effectively: nurture collaborative projects such as research and career events; inform and engage with the next generation of industry professionals develop expert knowledge-base to feed into education and skills policy work provide individuals who want to build careers out of their passion for music with extra opportunities This partnership gives our College access to a network of academic and industry professionals across the music industry that will feed into giving both our staff and students unique and higher-level experiences. Lucy Oldham, Head of Music at The Manchester College, said: “We are delighted to be joining UKMusic's Music Academic Partnership which links industry and academia.
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