The programme has helped us to evaluate things like their timekeeping, problem solving and creativity skills, not things you can normally do on a traditional one-day event such as New Student Day. “The commitment and enthusiasm of the students has been incredible and we have seen levels of contribution and input from students in excess of what we might see in traditional classroom settings.
View detailsThanks for making Couch to College a success! - Almost one thousand future students have taken part in The Manchester College’s first ever Couch to College event. Over the last three weeks, we’ve hosted 37 online sessions to help new students transition from school to college by meeting their Tutors, tour college campuses and explore the wide range of courses and qualifications available to them.
View detailsMusic & Gigs First there were The Hollies and the Bees Gees. Then came Buzzcocks and Joy Division followed by New Order, Happy Mondays and The Smiths. After that, The Stone Roses and then Oasis rose to fame, and now household names including The Courteeners, Blossoms and The 1975.
View detailsMP Afzal Khan visits students at The Manchester College - Students from The Manchester College took part in a special workshop with Manchester Gorton MP Afzal Khan on Wednesday 14 February.
View detailsThe Student Union's Newest Recruits - The Manchester College and UCEN Manchester’s Students’ Union has a new President and Vice President. As we do our best to work hard and maintain busy schedules in an uncertain time, one thing we can be certain of is that our Students’ Union is in safe hands and ready to thrive thanks to its new President Maryanne Letham and Vice President Nela Blinkhorn!
View detailsWe hope you have an amazing time Helen, and we look forward to all the new developments that you’ll be able to share!
View detailsReturning to education as an adult can be a daunting decision with lots to think about, so here are some major benefits to consider: Skill enhancement: Acquire new skills or deepen existing ones to become more valuable to employers. Increased confidence: Boost your self-esteem and confidence through personal and professional growth.
View detailsThis is their way of connecting with others and being seen.” If you’re interested in taking one of our many Design and Visual Arts courses we would love to see you at our open day on 9 July. Can’t wait until then? Follow the links to find out more about our Design and Visual Arts courses, or check out our #didyouknow #DesignVisualArts week on social media.
View detailsOne is a Barrister and one is almost a Doctor!
View detailsCollege students star in iconic i-D magazine ‘Class of 2026’ feature - Creative students from The Manchester College are the stars of the latest feature in i-D , a biannual magazine dedicated to fashion, music, art, film and youth culture. The ‘Class of 2026’ sees 15 of our students don high-end fashion pieces, created by debut designers for the likes of Dior, Celine and Gucci.
View detailsWith the government changes to vocational and technical education, with the introduction of the Careers Strategy (2017) and the new White Paper (2021) ), more importance is being placed on linking curriculum learning to careers. It’s also one of the eight Gatsby Benchmarks which all schools and colleges are working towards to deliver high quality careers education, and to make study subjects relevant to working life.
View detailsThere can be a few reasons why you might not know what you want your future career to be: You’re aware of the careers that are out there, you just don’t know which one is right for you. You don’t fully know what careers are out there and you need extra guidance. There are a few careers that sound appealing, you just don’t know which one to choose.
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