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Students’ Union President Sam Lowe on his love of Performing Arts

They used this to train me, push me and take care of me. I think everyone should have access to the performing arts. It can 100 per cent prepare you for the rest of your life and career, even if you don’t go down the conventional route of joining a casting agency.

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Student Rewards

Manchester has fantastic transport links and with our   you can see how much Our Pass could beneift you. Also, pass holders will be able to access a range of other benefits, such as tickets to sports and music events.  useful overview of Manchester's transport systemStudent ID Card When you enrol, we’ll give you a college ID card.

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Marcia’s lockdown snap wins prestigious competition

Most of the cemetery is covered in wild bluebells so it’s a really nice time to go there, breathe in the scent and take it all in. “One of the things that Rankin said for the competition was that he wanted pictures that conveyed emotion. I like the tranquillity of the place and how the bluebells were like a carpet covering the ground.

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Life in Manchester

Life in Manchester Life in Manchester “We do things differently here,” said Anthony Wilson, one of Manchester’s most famous residents. He wasn’t wrong! It’s the city where Rolls met Royce; where the atom was first split; and where the first computer was ever made. It’s packed with history, yet always looks to the future.  

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The Best Tips To Get Your CV Work-Ready

Enrol on a new course It’s always beneficial to learn something new (and meet new people at the same time!). For example, you’ll find information on a variety of FE and HE courses starting this month on the Manchester College website. Take time to research online if you have specific needs – a lot of charities and community centres also offer computer skills training or language training courses to boost your employability.

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The Manchester College celebrates colleague's MBE

The sector has grown and diversified so much just since I joined, but the fundamental element, and the reason I moved into the sector, 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 feel humbled to receive this honour.

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Construction starts on Openshaw campus expansion

By providing this industry focussed approach, young people and adults across the city will be well positioned to access highly-skilled careers in the healthcare, construction and sports sectors across Greater Manchester and beyond.” You can read the full story on the LTE Group website .

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The Red Box Project

It was founded in March 2017 by three friends who wanted to give young people in their local area access to menstrual products. Starting in several secondary schools in Portsmouth, there are now over 400 projects in the UK. Amanda Sillett, Head of Student Support , Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity at The Manchester College and UCEN Manchester said: “Many of us know what it’s like to lend a tampon or a pad to someone - anyone - who needs one.

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Game Developers Go Full Circle Releasing Their First Title

Elliott Dodsworth and Luke O’Donoghue founded The Game Production Company after graduating from College in 2014 and earlier this month, released their the early-access version of their first title, Adventure in Aellion , an open-world fantasy RPG.  After being contacted by Gaming tutor Ben Elson, Elliott and Luke visited the College in February to work with Level 3 students, giving them real workflows for the game’s development.

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Simon Wood signs up for Couch to College event

The Chefs Forum Academy  provides Hospitality and Catering students studying level 2 and 3 Technical Skills with weekly sessions where they are able to access industry standard mentoring and receive expert advice and education about the catering sector. Liz Peters, assistant principal at The Manchester College, said: “Having Simon on board shows that Couch to College is more than just an online open day.

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Unique photography project gains council backing

The council has officially backed the project which allows students unparalleled access to the stars of music, sport, art and business. Students also get to direct each individual photo shoot to capture a series of striking yet intimate shots.

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Building the Future of Construction: Construction Courses at TMC

Not only do students benefit from 90 days of industry placement, with 11 bespoke study modules designed and delivered by industry experts, but they can also access an annual £300 bursary, a free Precision 3540 Mobile Workstation Laptop (terms and conditions apply), and a licence to practise CSCS Green card free of charge. 

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