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Raise your heart rate with our Workout of the Week

She joined The Manchester College in 2013 and has 12 years' experience in the fitness and performance industry, which includes working with a wide range of abilities from participation level to elite athletes. Check out this week's Workout of the Week! Workout checklist Dumbbells (optional)​ Comfortable clothes Trainers or flat shoes A glass or bottle of water A clear space (indoors or outdoors), which is big enough for you to lay down.

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Students meet top hoteliers ahead of industry placements

Around 30 students attended the event at the College’s Wythenshawe campus to meet employers, discover what roles are available and find out what to expect on their 45-day placements. Aaliyah Mussa, a Level 3 Travel & Tourism student, who will be gaining experience as a receptionist at The Lowry Hotel, commented: “I met Adrian from The Lowry today and he was telling us about all the work experience and employment opportunities they’ve got there.

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How Adult Education Can Transform Your Career

Returning to education as an adult can be a daunting decision, but it can also be amazing for your personal fulfilment and career, with data showing that there’s a strong positive correlation between education and level of income in the UK .  If you’re thinking about returning to education to boost your career, this blog is for you.  Why choose to return to education as an adult?

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Life in Manchester

Sports Red & Blue might be the two biggest teams, but there’s much more top level sport here. Student Rewards Make the most of your time in Manchester, by saving money and getting extra perks! Theatre Catch a classic performance at The Royal Exchange, or a touring show at the Palace.

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Student Voice

We use these surveys when we’re reviewing our courses and updating programmes. If you’re in your final year on a university-level course, you’ll get the chance to complete the National Student Survey and tell us what you think about studying at The Manchester College.  

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‘Who’s Zoomin Who…?’ - 7 Top Tips for Improving Virtual Communication

Putting your camera on will help you connect better on a personal level.  2. Imagine yourself on CCTV Preparation is key with any kind of work-related call, so setting yourself in scene is crucial when it’s a virtual one.

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GCSE success stories from the Class of 2020

Originally from Palestine, he is currently on the first year of a Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification at the College. Once completed, he plans to study on an Access to HE  at UCEN Manchester before heading to medical school to train to be a doctor.

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Top Chefs head to The Manchester College for celebration event with The Chefs’ Forum Academy.

Each top chef chose their own star of the day, who will go on to receive trial shifts or experience days with them in their own professional kitchens. Level 3 student Andy Tran was named as Danny Young’s ‘Star of the day’ almost a year after receiving the same accolade from Doug Crampton at a previous event back in March 2019.

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The Manchester College delighted to host finals of UK’s biggest skills competition

“We are working hard in Greater Manchester to create opportunities for young people to develop high-level technical skills.  WorldSkills UK along with the idea of a Greater Manchester Baccalaureate for technical education are helping us achieve our ambitious plans to ensure young people in the city-region are given the tools they need to achieve their career aspirations.   

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GCSE success stories from the class of 2018

The 34 year old, originally from Senegal but now living in Openshaw, has ambitions to work in the aerospace industry and is already planning his degree studies at universities in Manchester or Leeds. For now, he has applied to study Level 3 Diploma in Engineering at the College’s CityLabs campus alongside his GCSE English exam. Gorgui said: “I’ve already attended two years at university in Senegal studying physics and chemistry but I see my future in the UK.

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Art and Design’s Grace Igoe on how the College has shaped her

Art and Design’s Grace Igoe on how the College has shaped her - Former The Manchester College student and current College employee Grace Leigh Igoe on how the College has shaped her career. Grace, who studied Level 3 Art and Design, followed by our one-year Jewellery course, is now an Artist-in-residence at the Northenden Campus. What attracted you to The Manchester College?

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The Manchester College officially open state-of-the-art technical education facilities in East Manchester

Local Growth Fund (LGF) is granted to Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPS) by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and LEPs play a vital role in driving forward economic growth across the country.  Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, commented: “Young people have suffered a great deal in the pandemic.

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