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The Labour Market Information will give you an insight into the skills you will need for future employment and details such as: Job Figures and  Expected Industry Growth Average Salaries and Progression Opportunities Job Opportunities Explore the jobs you can apply for, once you complete different course levels. Adult Care WorkerHealthcare Support WorkerHealth TrainerAmbulance Support WorkerCommunity Health & Wellbeing WorkerDental NurseLead Adult Care WorkerSenior Healthcare Support WorkerYouth WorkerAdvanced Clinical PractitionerAdvanced Forensic PractitionerClinical Associate PsychologistDietitianDistrict NurseEnhanced Clinical PractitionerHealth VisitorMidwifeOccupational TherapistOperating Department PractitionerOptometristOrthoptistParamedicPhysician AssociatePhysiotherapistPodiatristPsychological Welling PractitionerPublic Health PractitionerRadiographerRegistered NurseSocial Services ManagerSocial WorkerSpeech & Language TherapistAdvocacy WorkerAssociate Ambulance PractitionerAssociate Continuing Healthcare PractitionerCare Home ManagerCounsellorHealth & Wellbeing LeaderHealth Play SpecialistHealthcare Assistant PractitionerHousing OfficerLead Practitioner in Adult CareLeader in Adult CareNursing AssociateOral Health PractitionerOrthodontic TherapistRehabilitation Worker

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Careers Development with Special Educational Need and Disability

As disability employment rate shows signs of returning to its pre-COVID-19 level (3). How can we support SEND Students with Employment Progression?  Awareness is key to the success, and this is three-fold.  

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Progression with UCEN Manchester

Progression with UCEN Manchester - Angela Ward, a former Media Make-up student at The Manchester College, has found her future with the help of our HE provider UCEN Manchester. After completing both her Level 2 and 3, she decided to enrol on the FDA Special Effects Make-up Artistry course. With dreams to work in the TV and film industry as a professional Make-up Artist before establishing her own make-up academy, UCEN Manchester tutors worked closely with Angela to ensure she was equipped with the right knowledge and skills to excel in the industry.

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"This is beyond my wildest dreams" - our GCSE students reflect on their 2017 results

The talented pair, who live in Manchester, will now study second year Business BTEC Level 3 for 12 months at the College, and have set their sights on university after that. Iqra said: “It is amazing news, and such a relief.

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Career Focus on the Sports Industry

Generally speaking, if you are currently studying an extended diploma, depending on your overall grade, you could progress to studying a conventional undergraduate degree of three years. Alternatively, if you have studied only one year of a level 3 course, and you are now 18 years of age or older, you would likely need to study a foundation year, which would then be followed by an undergraduate degree.

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College tutor’s second revision guide in the works after publishing success

 ‘ Steps to Exam Success ’, by ESOL tutor Tariq Khan is aimed at students who are experiencing difficulties studying and revising for their exams, and is applicable for everyone from GCSE to degree level. After teaching revision sessions for many years, it was a chance encounter with a student that led to Tariq putting his methods and ideas into a book.

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Students shine at national awards

The creative students scooped six awards across five categories including first and second place in Advanced Nail Art – Mirror Image, second place in Free Hand Nail Design, third place in Gender Transformation and Creative Nail Art, and fourth place in Ladies Evening Hair. Kirsty Hughes, 25, who is studying on the Level 3 Nail Technician course at the College’s Northenden Campus, won first place in the Advanced Nail Art – Mirror Image category. The category’s theme was ‘Fruit’ and Kirsty’s 3D grape design clinched her top prize.

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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!

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Ammar is on the route to success with Stagecoach

Following a week’s work placement at Stagecoach’s Hyde Road depot, Ammar secured a four year apprenticeship with the bus operator, fulfilling his lifelong dream to work for the company. Ammar, who finished his Level 3 Engineering studies in July 2018, said: My attendance wasn’t great during the first year of my course but during the second and final year of my course I turned myself around.

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Students partner with Manchester Art Gallery for Future Creatives 2021

Previous Future Creatives projects include ‘ This City is our Canvas ’, ‘ Reflection, Reimagination, Repetition ’ and ‘ Why Religion? ’ Level 2 students are also taking part in a live brief around the Black Lives Matter movement with The Ideas Foundation . The brief explores the political and social movement, with the challenging subject addressed in a creative, visual outcome which helps to pose questions and help educate.

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Cooking up a storm with Kevin Kindland

There was also a need for experimentation which challenged the student’s independence and already engrained disciplines.  Level 2, Technical Skills Student, Thandiwe Ndovi said, “Having different chefs come in every week, I feel like I am just gaining more and more experience.

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Help is at hand from super tutor Gary

Gary will be travelling to Pen-Y-Garnedd in Wales over the Easter holidays to help a fellow tradesman Peter Cape, a 46 year old plumber and BoB volunteer, who found himself wheelchair-bound after suffering serious injuries in December 2018. 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.

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