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We have a range of new sessions this year, including sessions on ‘Getting ready for T Levels’ which is aimed to help pupils to better understand T Levels and how this level of qualification might suit their learning style through a combination of classroom theory, practical learning and industry placement.

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Business and Professional

If you opt to take a T Level you will spend 20% of your time on an industry placement and 80% in the classroom Alternatively, you’ll join our Centre of Excellence for Business and Professional , where you’ll enrol on one of our Business and Professional qualifications ranging from Entry Level to Level 3.

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Sixth Form vs College

Universities care about the qualification itself - whether it’s an A Level, T Level, or BTEC - and the grades achieved. What matters more is choosing a course that suits your strengths, helps you succeed and aligns with your future goals.

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Construction & Engineering

If you’d like to progress onto a T Level but don’t currently have the entry requirements then you’ll still be able to do this by first choosing to study one of our Level 2 T Level Transition programmes.

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National Careers Week

This will be the perfect opportunity to find out more about careers and the future job market, learn about the new T Level Qualifications and attend workshops about looking for work or progressing to higher education. Representatives from Apprenticeship provider, Total People will be there to offer advice on alternative career routes as well as colleagues from UCEN Manchester for those who wish to look into progressing onto Higher Education.

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Christine Kenyon's MBE for Services to Further Education

Having aligned the College’s provision closely with employers, Christine then played an instrumental role in the launch of T Levels both at the College and nationally, using her experience to develop a strategy to encourage employers to engage in the development of the new flagship technical qualification.

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Apply Now (Campaign Page)

You could be eligible for FREE bus travel to college and across Greater Manchester through Our Pass, or find out about the support we could offer you with TMC Go if not, including options for train and tram travel.   Learn more Study a T Level From Business Management & Finance to Craft & Design and Media, Broadcast & Production, discover our range of T Level courses across nine subject areas and apply online to start in September 2025.

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Gaming graduate Adam shines with Northern Lights

Ed Pattman, Lead Artist at Northern Lights Gaming, said: “We have partnered with The Manchester College for two years now, hosting Industry Placement students as part of the T-Level pilot project.  The students we have hosted have had a great impact in supporting our work and we’ve been able to develop and support the students too. 

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Time to Think about Your Education Progression

It gives you an overview of each option and links to help you do further research and find relevant opportunities.  For those aged 16-18 interested in learning more about T-Levels, check out our guest blog The Next Level Qualification - T Levels . This is the latest qualification brought in by the Government and follows a more technical route in education.  

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Applying for an Apprenticeship

Amazing Apprenticeships Parents Perspective Podcast Parents Guide to Green Careers Green Careers Week have produced this handy guide which explores what a Green Career is, why it’s vital and pathways into these opportunities. Download the guide to find out about T Level qualifications, apprenticeships, work experience and more. Green Careers Week GuideAdditional Resources

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Industry Excellence Partnership

Platinum award Some or all of the above, together with:   Providing industry placements in preparation for, and during, T Level implementation  Guaranteeing a job interview for work placement students. AND/OR: Setting live briefs with employer branding, employer feedback, competitions etc.  

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Students spread festive cheer during Manchester’s Christmas light switch-on

“Manchester Cathedral wanted its own dedicated crib so our carpentry and joinery students, whose qualification will feature in our brand new Industry Excellence Academy , were asked to create one. “Our students, who will become our T Level students in September 2021, did a superb job designing and building the crib to a professional brief in just a two week window.

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