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DofE Programme Students Raise Funds for the Local Community

Even better, all the hard work complete during the summer months can be backdated, which means having fun and exploring in their free time still contributes to their programme. Here’s how you can access the programme from home: Volunteering: Walk a neighbour’s dog, shop for those who struggle to get to the shops or try some ideas from Leonard Cheshire’s 12-week guide to volunteering from home.

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Students' Union Open Dedicated Spaces Across Campus Sites

SU president Sam Lowe will be touring campuses from tomorrow Tuesday 5 to Friday 15 February, and officially opening the new spaces in a bid to make the SU more visible and accessible. Based at Openshaw, Fielden, St John’s Centre, Shena Simon, Nicholls, Northenden, and Harpurhey campuses, these will include a mixture of classrooms and sections of common rooms and canteens.

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Creative & Digital Media

We do this in a number of different ways including: Student Experience Support Team Careers Employability & Welfare Pastoral Support Officers Supported Learning We also offer a bespoke transition service to new applicants with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP), accessibility or medical need. T Levels at The Manchester College T Levels are two-year qualifications designed in collaboration with employers to give you a head start towards the career you want. 

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ESOL, English & Maths

We do this in a number of different ways including: Student Experience Support Team Careers, Employability & Welfare Pastoral Support Officers Supported Learning We also offer a bespoke transition service to new applicants with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP), accessibility or medical need. More about ESOL, English & MathsRelated news

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Health and Social Care

We do this in a number of different ways including: Student Experience Support Team Careers Employability & Welfare Pastoral Support Officers Supported Learning We also offer a bespoke transition service to new applicants with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP), accessibility or medical need. T Levels at The Manchester College T Levels are two-year qualifications designed in collaboration with employers to give you a head start towards the career you want. 

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Challenge yourself with our workout of the week

Since retiring from the sport, Ambokile's enthusiasm has not diminished and he now body builds competitively. Check out this week's Workout of the Week! Pre-workout checklist Comfortable clothes Trainers or flat shoes A glass or bottle of water A soft floor – carpet, rug, grass, towel on a hard floor or gym mat if you have one.

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Digital Marketing Agency makes getting into industry easy as pie!

Umar and his team at Pie Analysis already host a work placement with one of the Colleges Level 3, Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology students, Ali Afsham, who is working on a web development brief for Umar’s current clients. He said: Working with Pie Analysis has been an amazing experience and it’s really opened my eyes to the different opportunities that there are in digital.

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Ian is king of the kitchen thanks to The Manchester College

Industry connections and student links saw Ian recommended for the position of pastry chef before he had even qualified. The talented chef now combines study with work at the city centre venue, which delivers modern Asian fusion cuisine with a focus on 'Pacific Rim' flavours.

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Students flying high through our Swissport Academy courses

Accredited by global airport and aviation service provider Swissport, our six courses offer students a range of qualifications up to degree level, with access to live environments through airside visits. Those studying the Level 2 Diploma in Cabin Crew and Level 2 Diploma in Aviation are guaranteed job interviews, based on their overall performance.

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International Women’s Day: Pride at MBE

The sector has grown and diversified so much just since I started by career but the fundamental element, and the reason I moved into FE, remains the same: to give everyone the opportunity, whatever the circumstances of their lives, to access education and training. I have met so many passionate and dedicated people, not only working at The Manchester College but across the whole sector, and I felt humbled to receive the honour. 

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Staying Social at home

Even though you can’t physically hang out, it comes very close. You can access these apps on any android or apple devices (excluding Facetime which is for Apple users only), simply make an account, create a chat room and forward on the meeting number to your VIP guests.

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The Manchester College to make application process paperless

This decision has been made not only to deliver a more effective and streamlined process but also with consideration to key issues such as reducing paper and printing usage, environmental factors, and improving accessibility for all our prospective students.   As this change comes at a crucial point in the annual application cycle, there will be a three-month transition phase up until Monday 13 April.

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