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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 2026.

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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 Applying for an Apprenticeship

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Career Options: How to Decide What Career Is Right for You!

If you’re aged between 16-18, you may be interested in a brand-new technical programme we’re now offering, called T Levels. The Manchester College offers the new next-level qualification T Levels in many subject areas: Animal Care and Management Business Management and Finance Construction Art and Design Digital Education and Early Years Engineering and Manufacturing Health and Healthcare Science Media, Broadcast and Production During these T Level courses , you will be able to combine classroom learning with an extended 45-day industry placement, to put your learning into practice in a real work environment with one of our employer partners.

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The Manchester College 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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Embedding careers within curriculum – and why

From September 2021, The Manchester College will be offering the new next-level qualification T Levels  in 4 subject areas: Construction; Digital; Education & Childcare; and Health & Healthcare Science, where students will be able to combine classroom learning with an extended 45 day industry placement, to put their learning into practice in a real work environment with one of our employer partners. 

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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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Students collaborate with Novus and HOME on art exhibition

“A huge thank you to everyone at Novus and HOME for allowing us to be part of such a fantastic collaboration." Finn Wake, currently studying T Level Textiles and Fashion Design at the College, was involved with the exhibition and said: “The project has been fun and rewarding even if it was challenging initially as it’s a different kind of material to what I’m used to working with.”

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Careers

We can support you to find your perfect career pathway, regardless of your age or level. Whether you’re just starting out on the path or looking for a change in direction, The Manchester College is the perfect place to gain skills to be successful in the future.

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