The 2021 students will be the last to take A Levels at the College as from September the College will be replacing them with T Levels , the new high-level technical qualification where students will complete a 45 day industry placement with an employer.
View detailsAligned to specific curriculum areas, they work closely with staff and employers to secure meaningful work experience and T Level industry placements for our students. Their in-depth understanding of each subject area ensures that opportunities are tailored and relevant.
View detailsMusic | KemaniMeet Kemani, a Music student taking his talent from college stages to international festivals.Busiess | Grace Meet Grace, a T Level Finance student turning real‑world industry experience with Lloyds into a future career in financial marketing. Construction and Engineering | Molly Meet Molly, a Construction and Engineering student who’s turning her passion for the industry into a future career.
View detailsThrough these placements, Computing and Digital students take on roles in IT Support, where they manage website updates, troubleshoot issues, create digital content, and oversee social media activities. Salman Chaudhari, who is studying towards a T Level in Digital Business Services at the College described his experience with Community Revival during his Foundation Year placement as “thrilling and eventful”.
View detailsTechnical success for students at The Manchester College - Technical qualifications see Level 3 students aiming high with career launching jobs and university plans. Businesses in Greater Manchester struggling to find qualified staff now have the pick of a new talent pool as students at The Manchester College secure top grades in their Level 3 results.
View detailsIndustry placements, which equate to approximately 45 days of experience, have been introduced by the Department for Education to give 16-19-year-old students on technical and vocational courses the chance to put into practice the knowledge and practical skills they have gained from a college course. This is in preparation for the roll out of T-Levels in 2020 and beyond. Fiona Richardson, Employability and Partnership Co-ordinator, said: Work placements are incredibly important to our students, they help to develop soft skills such as communications, organisation and time keeping skills.
View detailsQuality-driven work experience Whilst there are many different options to consider on our employer section , offering an industry placement (315 hours / 50 days) is a great way to engage with potential future talent as it allows a young person to make a sustained and tangible impact on your day-to-day activities or special projects. In preparation for the national launch of the new T-Levels , we’ve been organising and supporting these extended placements for the past two academic years on government-led pilots. We therefore have the know-how and track record to make it a great experience for both you and the student you choose to host.
View detailsAnnouncing the strategy Principal Lisa O’Loughlin said: “With the short to medium term economic environment looking incredibly challenging due to the fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever before that we help equip Mancunians with the skills that will be needed to help the local economy recover. With us starting delivery of T Levels, the government’s new technical qualification equivalent to three A Levels, next September, the timing is right to focus our efforts on becoming the leading provider of technical education in the North West.
View details“When it comes to writing nominations, I’ve always got so much to talk about because all our students work to a really high level and support our employer partners with live briefs, which is something I’m keen to celebrate. “It’s great to see some of the students I nominated at the event and recognised in this way.”
View detailsPainted a picture worthy of an art gallery? Whether it’s a dance routine you’ve choreographed, a new t-shirt you’ve made or a poem you’ve written - if you’ve created it, we want to see it! There’s an ASOS voucher worth £100 up for grabs for the winner, with a £50 voucher for the runner-up.
View detailsEwen Spencer , renowned photographer of British subculture, was commissioned to take the photographs. Our T Level Media, Broadcast and Production students also shot content on the day for i-D social channels . Fashion and Textiles student Mia Thomas, who modelled a Loewe dress, said: I’ve been dressing up in amazing brands for this amazing shoot and working with so many creative people.
View detailsAs a vital industry in the global supply chain, logistics professionals can climb the career ladder, moving from entry-level roles to senior management positions. With increasing global trade and e-commerce, there is a constant demand for skilled logistics experts.
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