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How to Get the Most Out of Your Industry Placement

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The Manchester College nominated for Logistics Award

"The College are always looking to build on best practice and will test new approaches that add to their already successful delivery." In its innovative approach to industry partnership, the department has established a Logistics Employer Board, meaning it can better identify current skills gaps and work collaboratively with the Logistics industry to co-design and co-develop a curriculum that fits the needs of the industry.

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The Chefs Forum Academy with Andrew Green

Nissen Lewis, Level 2 Technical Skills student, said: I’ve learnt something new from this session and was shown how to adapt quite a meaty dish for my Kosher dietary requirements. Learning from people in the industry is great and meeting them means I’m making connections that will be useful when I look for employment.

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Impressive 25% rise in GCSE English passes for 16-18 year-old students

This is real proof that if you don’t initially get the results you need, you still have the opportunity to be successful.” Students at The Manchester College responded in style to the new GCSE grading system with a 14% increase in the number of English high grades (9-4) for all students (18-16 and 19+). Largely regarded by education experts as the hardest GCSE exams in 30 years, the College has seen its overall pass rate increase to 96% this year and rise by 8% for high grades 9-4 (A*-C).

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Visual Arts students create installation for the Museum of Science and Industry

Creative Industries Assistant Principal Maria Foran commented: “This was an incredible opportunity for our learners to develop a new skill, work on creative solutions for a real client and have their work seen by thousands of people. We’re proud to see our fashion students rising to the challenge and create an installation that successfully fulfilled the Museum of Science and Industry’s live brief.

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ESOL, English & Maths

We do this in a number of different ways including: Student Experience Support Team Careers, Employability & Welfare Pastoral Support Officers Supported Learning We also offer a bespoke transition service to new applicants with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP), accessibility or medical need. More about ESOL, English & MathsRelated news

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State-of-the-art sports equipment gets a workout as visitors welcomed to The Manchester College

They joined in with practical activities, including gym sessions and a demonstration of our Cortex Metalyzer analysis and Douglas Bag systems, which measure client performance. One group calculated their personal heart rate training zones. Students and professionals who would like to develop their skills can still apply through UCAS for places on our higher education sports courses in September 2017.

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A Pride to be proud of

Head of Equality and Diversity Amanda Sillett said: “We’re so proud to be involved and have our first float at Manchester Pride, and it’s great to be able to continue celebrating difference and supporting one another on this scale.” Participating in the event was a great way of celebrating our LGBT+ community and colleagues were quick to share their enthusiasm.

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Students revisit army veterans’ project to start work on next phase

Painting and decorating students are measuring up to paint the wall of a factory which the residents look out on to, with plans for a mural underway. Jardel Cochrane one of the students on the Level 2 carpentry and joinery course who are working on the project: “I found it interesting. I like the practical side and I really enjoyed doing it.”

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Students taken out of their comfort zone to build key employability skills

Our students demonstrated the ability to think on their feet and adapt to different environments, encouraging one another to rise to the vary challenges. Our students have lots of fun completing the activities, but there is a serious element to the challenges.

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Music and Performance students deliver The Manchester College’s first-ever music festival

If you’re interested in studying Music and Performance  and want to benefit from exciting opportunities such as this one, apply for courses that start this September.

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Animal Care

It brings all the available information including up-to-date Labour Market Information, into one comprehensive, user-friendly platform that helps students make the best choices. Students at the Manchester College can access this platform using their college credentials.

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