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Exhibition invite for former photography student Katie

With my Final Major project coming up, I thought that this would be a new area within photography for me to explore, and also a way for me to become involved with the homeless community, gain knowledge and help to raise awareness of the issue. 

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Students upskill with Enterprise Project

Student Zaneeb Hussain Akhtar said: “I’ve really enjoyed it, and we’ve met loads of new people. I particularly enjoyed learning leadership skills such as how to motivate, encourage and support other people.” Fellow student Wessaf Mahmood said: “The project has given us the independence to create and produce our own project to tight deadlines, and also the confidence to pitch our ideas.”

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Students selected to exhibit work at Origins Creatives

Motion Design and Animation in partnership with Flow Creative student Tia-Lily’s ‘A Sunset’s Blaze’ is an animated drama series that follows the adventures of a close-knit trio of friends. On hearing the news his game had been chosen, Troy said: “I am so surprised and grateful that my work was chosen out of so many talented people to be showcased in the Origins exhibition.

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Creative and Digital Media Students Chosen for Exhibition

"We’ve had had a few students selected in previous years, but to have three in one year is fantastic, especially after the year we have all had.  It’s also great that the students have such different specialism and talents – this is key to what we as a college have been working to in recent years.”

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The Manchester College thanks employer partners

After enjoying afternoon tea, the employer partners got the chance to talk to the staff and network with one another, which is another benefit of the celebration. Jamie Bytheway, Head of Widening Participation at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, attended the event and said: “We're pleased to be able to welcome students from The Manchester College and give them the chance to complete placements relevant to their course - whether that be T Levels, supported internships or pre-employment programmes.

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Not going to uni? What are the alternatives?

This is quite a commitment, so you need to be sure that the career you are pursuing is the right one for you. You can do an apprenticeship in almost any industry and available opportunities depend on what’s offered in your local area.

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What Course Should I Take If I Want to Learn to Bake?

There has also been a 230% rise in home baking businesses, making many people successful in the art of baking and cake decorating. Equally, if what you are looking for is to learn a new hobby, or find an escape from your busy, everyday life, studies show that 80% of people who took up baking said baking is stress relieving.

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T Level students secure employment after successful industry placements

Loretta Kiely, Niche Lead Business Analyst at Lloyds, said: “Liz’ level of work was incredibly high, she came up with new innovative ideas and was confident in her delivery. She was capable of taking it back to the users’ perspective, which is so important in Design work, and she displayed very well-rounded thinking.”

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How to Become an Engineer

An example of a day-to-day task for an engineer could be designing and testing a new component for a manufacturing process. This might involve using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software to create detailed plans, considering factors like material specifications and dimensions.

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Six Great Reasons to Host an Industry Placement

Our students are eager to learn, brimming with curiosity, and often bring bold, creative ideas you may not have considered. Their enthusiasm is infectious — and it can spark new momentum across your workforce.  Workforce Development Work experience or a T Level industry placement Industry placement don’t just benefit the students — they’re a fantastic opportunity for your team too.

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The 4 Skills Employers Look for & How to Acquire Them

Good interpersonal skills will make you likeable and memorable – essential for making a good first impression on an employe  How to improve interpersonal skills Smile when meeting new people.  Express gratitude when someone helps you.  Seek feedback from trusted individuals about your communication style. 

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Beauty therapy student hopes to get Greater Manchester Skills competitions nailed

Lisa O’Loughlin, Principal of The Manchester College, said: “It’s always a delight to be involved in Greater Manchester Skills, which is a chance for our amazing students to really show off their abilities. “Laura is just one shining example of the talent we have here at the College and we have a number of other excellent competitors who I’m sure will go far in these competitions throughout the week.”

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