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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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Fundraising football tournament scores big for The Christie

In addition to the first class treatment and care from our teenage cancer experts, we also recognise the importance for young patients to have access to specialist support as they undergo their treatment. “Much of this support is funded by donations made to our Teenage and Young Adult Unit Activity Fund.

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The Manchester College supports Association of College’s ‘Mind the Skills Gap’ campaign

The campaign has outlined three priorities to tackle the 1 million vacancies currently held by UK employers: a right to lifelong learning; fair, accessible and effective funding; and a national strategy to support local, inclusive growth. The campaign’s call for increased funding for the further education sector comes ahead of the Chancellor’s Spring Budget and as college finances remain below what they were in 2010 in real terms according to figures from the Institute for Fiscal Studies.

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Shopping

Everything You Need If you’re looking to stock up on all the essentials or get your fill of student discounts at the mainstream shops, then Market Street is the place to be, with easy access to the Arndale Centre next door. It’s got everything you can think of, but if you want even bigger, make a trip to the Trafford Centre, the second largest shopping centre in the UK!

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Health and Social Care

The kitchen will also be fully stocked with adapted feeding equipment.  These amazing new facilities will provide you with access to everything you will see once you enter the workforce, giving you the best possible chance to prepare for a future career. Strong health and care workers are key to everyone’s future, playing a vital role wherever they go.

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Performing Arts

Both theatres are served by a large scene dock, a fully equipped machine workshop for set building and design, and a wardrobe area with a costume design and build workshop. These amazing new facilities will provide you with access to everything you will see once you enter the workforce, giving you the best possible chance to prepare for a future career. Photo gallery Our new rehearsal, studio and performance spaces in the heart of Manchester will allow our students to, explore and enhance their talent and grow personally and professionally into industry-ready individuals.

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Update following new lockdown restrictions

You should inform your Achievement Tutor and they will make arrangements for you to continue accessing your course remotely during the lockdown period   As we have previously committed, we are working to find ways of increasing the amount of time that students spend on campus in a safe, secure and welcoming way.

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Part Time Courses FAQs

Whether you’re looking to advance your career, switch professions, or simply learn something new, part-time courses provide an accessible path to achieving your goals. How many hours is a part time course? The number of hours required for a part-time course varies depending on the provider and the course itself.

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