“A cohort of our staff and students were even lucky enough to meet the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, and the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, who were travelling through the train station at the time.” Phoebe Lind, who is a Level 3 Uniformed Services student at the College, was one of those involved in the project and said: “I personally really enjoyed being a part of the Poppy Appeal.
View detailsThe goal is to establish links with the business community so our students can get work experience Mike Sivori, head of department for university-level music courses at The Manchester College, said: ‘The event aimed to create connections between the music department and the world of work in the Manchester music business community.
View detailsThe award looks for the provider that has clearly shown excellent outcomes and measured success for students with inspirational and high levels of teaching and learning. The WOW Recognition Award This award recognises the provider that has achieved an outstanding performance, success or achievement for 2019-20.
View details. ‘ Postcards from the Edge ’ was created by students on the Level 3 Art and Design Diploma and their tutor, Eve Robinson. The project began with students expressing their lockdown feelings through art created on a postcard, which was then extended to friends, family and the community aged between four to 86.
View detailsThe Manchester College’s Hospitality and Catering students were transported to Southeast Asia when Head Chef Jimmy Carr delivered the latest The Chefs’ Forum workshop. The Level 1 Professional Culinary Skills students were shown how to cook with tofu and vegan ingredients by Jimmy, who is head chef at city centre restaurant Three Little Words.
View detailsThe Manchester College Student views on Visual Arts - As part of our #didyouknow Visual Arts week, three of our Art and Design Level 3 students enjoyed a visit from former student Zara Khalique, founder of @keepitbrightuk, and spoke to us about why they chose The Manchester College for their Visual Arts qualifications.
View detailsHis photographs now join those of musicians Clint Boon and The Happy Mondays, boxer Ricky Hatton and poet Lemn Sissay in the ongoing photography series by Level 3 Photography students, past and present, based at the College’s Northenden campus. Over 30 movers and shakers who have influenced Manchester life and made a cultural difference to the city have been photographed so far, with students gaining unparalleled access to stars of music, sport, art and business, and directing each individual photo shoot to capture a series of striking yet intimate shots.
View detailsFrom 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 detailsDuring the planning phase, a cohort of Visual Arts students at the College were invited to take part in a competition to design artwork for a guitar – knowing the winning entry would be used as part of the project, a fantastic opportunity and reward for aspiring artists. After some inspiring submissions, James Boughey, a Level 3 Visual Arts student, was declared the winner. James’ work, which is based on an album by The Haunted Candle Shop called Lemon Demon, is now on display in the reception area at City Campus Manchester and visible to people following the trail, as well as those who have downloaded the app.
View detailsOur 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 detailsUnderstanding what LMI is and how to use it will help you to make informed decisions about your career. You’ll be able to work out what level of qualification you need, what skills employers are looking for, whether there’ll be any jobs in the next few years and where those jobs are.
View detailsSome 25% of Greater Manchester’s learning provision is undertaken by The Manchester College, with 23,000 students and 1,700 staff. Great news for students of The Manchester College Level 3 Business student Lewis Blackburn has described the prospect of cheaper bus travel to and from The Manchester College as “life-changing”.
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