Spectator Sports If contact sports are more your thing, you could make a trip to Salford and catch the Sale Sharks in action in their latest rugby match, or visit Altrincham Ice Rink to see Manchester Storm compete in the Elite Ice Hockey League! For anyone who can’t tear their eyes away from American sports, the Manchester Giants are the city’s official basketball team.
View detailsDespite the impact of COVID lockdown on employment figures, the latest 2021 statistics suggest the trend is continuing. As disability employment rate shows signs of returning to its pre-COVID-19 level (3).
View detailsAfter 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. Some of the students’ work is featured in the trailer and will feature in the game when it’s fully released.
View detailsIn total, 200 of College’s students responded to the live brief and 26 were chosen to work with Jack Arts and Manchester-based designer, Craig Oldham during the project’s final stages. The final collection has been launched at Manchester Art Gallery and will be available for to the public until 15 March.
View detailsShe now aims to become a Project Manager within her department and also study for a Masters. Charlotte said the best part of an apprenticeship was gaining a university education while being paid and working at the same time. She said: “I don’t feel for a moment like I missed out at university as I always had the money in my pocket to go and visit my friends at weekends.
View detailsThe new partnership will open the door to incredible opportunities within the automotive sector, developing new skills and knowledge beyond the classroom and supporting our students on their journey to an amazing career.
View detailsElesha’s presence will undoubtedly enrich our community and empower the next generation of performers to pursue their dreams with confidence and passion”. Elesha recently visited the College to meet students and gain insights into how to succeed in the industry. During her visit, Elseha spoke with students about her career, the challenges she's faced and what she now hopes to bring to the department.
View detailsNew facilities will include: Cutting edge IT suites and maintenance labs fully equipped with the latest high spec kit, including a dedicated cyber-security lab and operations centre for HE students at UCEN Manchester where students will prepare for a career in the regions rapidly growing digital sector A ‘Click Studio’ providing digital design and computer repair services run by students TV, radio and sound studios with production gantry and editing suites for FE students.
View detailsThe awards celebrate the best and most innovative practice among UK further education colleges, and the shortlisted applications have demonstrated a high level of innovation, impact and sustainability.
View detailsRegardless of your background, age, experience and ability, you can find the path to success at The Manchester College. To learn more and view our hundreds of courses, visit our course finder .
View detailsMayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said: “The WorldSkills UK competitions are a brilliant way for students and apprentices to develop their skills and push themselves to be the very best they can. “We are working hard in Greater Manchester to create opportunities for young people to develop high-level technical skills.
View detailsThink about another way to keep in contact; you could enquire about visiting their company or doing work experience there, or link up via social media and follow their company on LinkedIn, for example.
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