They incorporated a number of small ear-like structures within the overall artwork – a deliberate message to policy-makers to listen to the voice of one of the UK’s most successful industries. Lisa O’Loughlin, Principal of The Manchester College, said: “Competing students had to celebrate and respond to British creativity and the importance of the creative industries, which have repeatedly outgrown the rest of the economy this decade.
View detailsNow Gabriel says it’s the best thing he ever did for himself. GF: “One thing I’ve learnt is that it’s never too late, it’s hard to shake the mentality that it’s too late but it’s not.” In completing his access course with a distinction, Gabriel went on to study English Literature and Creative Writing at The University of East Anglia (UEA).
View detailsDanielle Doherty, CSR manager for VINCI Construction , helped eight students gain work experience with the company and has created another four placements for a project at One Central Park. She said: “We’ve had some really great students who worked with our quantity surveyors were very interested and worked very well.
View detailsAll Greater Manchester’s nine further education colleges take part in, and host one of, the subject specific GM Skills Competitions where participants complete tasks and respond to briefs that challenge them to demonstrate their advanced skill level in their chosen sector.
View detailsInformation on how to apply will be available in September on the jobs section of HOME MCR's website . You can also read about one of our students from the Industry Excellence Academy for Creative and Digital Media who secured a place in the HOME BFI Film Academy .
View detailsImagine you had only 60 seconds to make an impression on a future employer or business partner – basically the time it takes to get into a lift with them and ride a couple of floors before one of you has to get out. Would you stutter and stumble over your words, or even be completely tongue-tied, because of the time pressure?
View details“It was really good working with Simon, it gave me a taste of what it was like working in a professional kitchen. “I learned lots of new things and it has been a really memorable experience. I’ll be going to Simon Wood’s restaurant in a couple of weeks for work experience and potentially an apprenticeship.”
View detailsIt will help you further develop your career if you’re already in a job, or provide you with work-related learning options with relevant employers if this is a new career path. Like other types of university-level courses, foundation degrees are split into two disciplines: arts (FdA) and sciences (FdSc).
View detailsMaster this set of behaviours and not only will you get the most out of your time at College, you will also improve your work-readiness and employability. A good way to start the New Year!
View details“I’ve learnt today that there are so many more potential roles than I thought there would be and there is not just one way to get into the industry. These events are so important because we get to meet top people in the industry and make those connections early.
View detailsExplore our Childhood Studies programmes and take your first step into one of the most rewarding careers there is.
View detailsDuring their studies, Henry completed an industry placement with Cancer Research UK, who are one of the College’s employer partners. When asked about the positive impact Henry had on their organisation Lisa Doar, BRU Experimental Facility Manager at Cancer Research UK, said: “Henry is very enthusiastic and keen to learn; we were pleased with how quickly Henry settled into the work and picked up the skills needed to make a valuable contribution to the facility.
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