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The Manchester College awarded NNECL Quality Mark

Since late 2019, work has been underway to develop this new award, with funding from the UPP Foundation for the initial developmental pilot, and additional support from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority for a collaborative project in 2021.

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Arrangements for obtaining the views of staff and students

Staff The College seeks to engage with staff through the following opportunities: Staff surveys ‘Quality Voices’ by campus Half-termly messages from Principalship team College committees and working groups Informal ‘Café Conversations’  with staff Termly all-colleague briefings Principal briefings and meetings Participation in task and finish groups Participation in focus groups Joint Consultation Committees Staff and Student Governors One student and one staff governor are elected to the LTE Group Board and play a full part in the business of the Board. In addition, one student co-optee also sits on The Manchester College Board.

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Why Choose Us?

We’ll change your future and send you on the path to a rewarding career - and a job you’ve always wanted - with our employment-focused courses. 5 reasons to study with usFacts & FiguresCourses300+Subject Areas22Qualifications14Locations6Years Old61Awards100+Students23,000Staff1,700 We’re one of the top ten providers of university-level and further education in England, and we’re the number one provider of 16-19 education in Greater Manchester.

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Get your heart and mind active with our Workout of the Week

Consistent anaerobic activity over a long period of time is proven to improve fitness levels. Challenge one Place four sports cones four metres apart to create a square Starting in the middle of the square, ask someone else in your household to shout out the colour of the cone you need to run to next and continue this for one minute (or until you're tired). 

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Employability Survival Checklist

If you are a current student at the Manchester College and need advice on looking for work, CV’s or if you just need to talk through some ideas on what work you are looking for drop-in and see us.  One of the best types of summer work will be one that relates to the subject you will be progressing onto next year, whether this is moving to the next level or if you are moving up to higher education.

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Hair and Beauty tutors under the spotlight

And we are continually meeting the ever changing demands of the industry by introducing new techniques, such as microblading, laser and epilation, which opens up more pathways for the learners.” Zara Prior, Barbering tutor “I’m seeing a lot of barbers who have been in the business for 20 years coming back for their qualification, and that is because of a change in the law which requires them to have a certificate to get insurance.

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Fashion students get off to a flying start with Singapore Airlines

The airline has challenged 28 fashion students at the college to create a bespoke garment that celebrates the launch of new non-stop routes to Houston and Singapore from Manchester Airport.  The students have taken inspiration from the cultures of Houston, Singapore and Manchester as well as Singapore Airlines.

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The Manchester College celebrates colleague's MBE

On hearing she had received the award, Rachel said: “I was surprised but delighted to hear the news; I certainly never expected to be receiving an MBE for services to Further Education when I joined the sector all those years ago.

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The Manchester College opens its campuses to new students

The Manchester College opens its campuses to new students - Shortly before the end of the 2021/22 Summer Term, The Manchester College welcomed over 900 prospective students to six of its campuses for a ‘New Student Welcome Day’.

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Health and Social Care

Health and Social Care In Summer 2021 we opened our brand new facilities at our Openshaw campus. These new facilities are home of our Health and Social Care  courses. Industry-standard facilities that have been developed specifically for your course, include: A state-of-the-art mock hospital ward complete with complete with industry-standard hospital beds, screens, chairs, bedside tables, PPE equipment, blood pressure monitors, a nursing station with computer, hand washing facilities, toilet and ceiling hoist. 

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Visual Arts

Visual Arts In September 2022 we opened the doors to our brand new City Campus Manchester, located just a 2-minute walk from Manchester Victoria Station.  These new facilities are home to our Industry Excellence Academy for Visual Arts.

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Inspiring author’s journey with The Manchester College features on The One Show

Inspiring author’s journey with The Manchester College features on The One Show - Successful writer Karen Woods appeared on The One Show to share her inspiring journey from adult literacy student at The Manchester College to published author.

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