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Visual Arts students deliver successful pop-up studio at Northern Quarter creative hub
From pricing and marketing to setting up the space and talking to customers, the project offered a valuable insight into the ways the aspiring professionals could make a living in the creative industries. Queency Elizabeth, a Level 2 Visual Arts student, spoke about the experience and the new skills she gained: “It has been amazing. One of the best things has been learning a new skill, such as being able to upsell when working behind the counter.”
View detailsHospitality and Catering
Our facilities are specifically designed to help you develop real-world skills, build your confidence, and get career-ready from day one, including: At City Campus Manchester: A 40-seat 1853 restaurant and bar with external street level access which will be run by the students with a live stream of the kitchen into the restaurant A training kitchen and bakery.
View detailsHair, Beauty and Make-up
Apply now Our Courses Whether you’re leaving school and want to start your journey in hair, beauty and make-up industry or you’re an adult looking to change careers, we have a range of Hair, Beauty and Make-up courses available from Entry Level to Level 3. 16-18 courses You’ll join our Centre of Excellence for Hair, Beauty and Make-up when you enrol on any of our Barbering, Beauty Therapy, Hairdressing or Make-up courses and have the opportunity to take part in work experience in prominent salons and studios in the area, building your confidence and skills.
View detailsChaine des Rotisseurs International Young Chef of the Year hosted at The Manchester College
With just 3.5 hours to prepare a three course menu, the competitors showcased an impressive level of skill under immense pressure. The standard at this year’s contest, according to Philip Evins, Bailli Délégué de Grande Bretagne and Membre Du Conseil Magistral, “was one of the highest yet, and the menus produced were a true testament to the contestants’ hard work and dedication.”
View detailsThe Manchester College hits platinum with Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
I’d like to thank all colleagues that contributed in the last 12 months to us achieving this level of participation with the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce.
View detailsThanks a million to employer partners
One of the students has even completed his work placement and has been fast tracked onto a Level 3 Health and Safety Apprenticeship with us. We would definitely recommend working with The Manchester College, we find it so easy dealing with staff and the students are really well behaved and keen to get involved.
View detailsActing Student Sworn to Secrecy by Order of Peaky Blinders
A student at The Manchester College’s Centre of Excellence for Performing Arts is set to appear in one of the most hotly-anticipated TV events of the year. Tarrah Staden, a Level 3 Acting student, has been filming alongside stars such as Cillian Murphy and Natasha O’Keeffe for the sixth and final series of Peaky Blinders, which is set to air either later this year or in early 2022.
View detailsHOME is where the art is for filmmaker Oliver
For the second year running a student from The Manchester College has secured a place in the prestigious HOME BFI Film Academy. Oliver Chadwick, who’s studying a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media started the two-month course with the British Film Institute earlier this month. The BFI Film Academy takes place at HOME in Manchester each year and is a bespoke programme that prepares aspiring young filmmakers aged 16-19 for work in the industry.
View detailsSimon Wood signs up for Couch to College event
The Chefs Forum Academy provides Hospitality and Catering students studying level 2 and 3 Technical Skills with weekly sessions where they are able to access industry standard mentoring and receive expert advice and education about the catering sector.
View detailsBuilding the Future of Construction: Construction Courses at TMC
"Working in partnership means that our employers are helping us to identify and develop talented construction professionals of the future, who will help address the current skills gaps at Levels 3, 4, and 5 within the sector.” It also means that our students are gaining the latest industry skills and knowledge from companies and industry experts, who are redefining the skylines across our city and the region.
View detailsGCSE students at The Manchester College make the grade
This with a six percentage point improvement on 2018, in-line with national rates A continued achievement of a strong high grade (9-4, the equivalent of A*-C) in English, in-line with the national rates High grade achievement levels for 16-18 resits in English and maths, which increased by three percentage points The English GCSE pass rate for students aged 19+ was a fantastic 96 per cent.
View detailsOur Student Siena celebrates GCSE success
She will continue her studies at the College and start the second year of her Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production (Film and Broadcast) in September. Siena said: “I had a lot of anxiety last year.
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