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View detailsCollege students entered 13 dishes, earning three Certificate of Merits, four Bronze Awards, five Silver Awards and one Gold Award, for Level 3 student Taylor-Jade Frendo’s entry. The students’ efforts meant The Manchester College was named the Asian Plate Art Awards Education Champions 2020, reflecting their hard work and talent.
View detailsSchools Our experienced team is a MATRIX accredited Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance service, which means we're able to help, advise, and support your students in making the right choice. We have one clear mission... To empower all young people across Greater Manchester to make informed, confident decisions about their post-16 options and career path through the delivery of impactful information, advice and guidance.
View detailsThe event, on Monday 15 October, will champion inclusivity, diversity and inclusion in the Visual Effects industry and will be a great way to mark the start of Love Our Colleges Week. The cultural, creative and digital sector is one of the fastest growing sectors in the region and will play an increasingly vital role in the success of the Greater Manchester’s economy.
View detailsCreative Media Tutor Katy Rushton said: “Animation and character design have been Patrik’s passion from day one. He is phenomenally talented and spends hours of his time designing and creating ideas, building his skills. The work Patrik creates for his College assignments is always exceptional and he is extremely dedicated.
View detailsYou'll have a proper job with a great employer, and be supported through a programme of learning designed by one of our team. An Access to HE Diploma is a good way to prepare yourself for university-level study if you’re over 19 and have been out of education.
View detailsIt is delivered by specialist Youth Support Workers and includes communication, team working and employability skills, equipping the learners with tools to progress with their lives and to overcome barriers to engagement. The programme includes a one week residential, a team challenge, a community project, work experience and progression planning alongside formalised sessions on communication and employability skills.
View detailsThis is a real weight off my shoulders, I’m ready for university.” One of 17 siblings, Faisa was accompanied by Bashir, one of her older brothers who is studying a Civil Engineering degree at UCLAN. He said: “This is a great day and we’re really proud of Faisa.”
View detailsAt the same time, we have noted in our response to the Government consultation several key technical aspects of the TEF which we feel need to be resolved before it goes live if it is to be a success. “The bill will open up the market to new providers which in turn will widen participation in higher education. Again this has to be a good thing: it opens up more choice for people and the chance of more vocational courses tailored to what the economy needs, at a time when it is more important than ever that people get the right skills.
View detailsThe class of 20 tackled subjects including advanced buoyancy control and camera operation while submerged off the coast of Mallorca, during a one-week residency. Jim Grainger, Course Leader for the film school, said: “This experience will give the students a unique skillset that only a handful of film and television students across the UK have the chance to acquire.
View detailsYou’ll even learn leadership and business skills — perfect if you dream of managing or owning your own garage one day. Your future in the fast lane starts now! Top Career OpportunitiesJob Opportunities Explore the jobs you can apply for, once you complete different course levels.
View detailsWe're so proud that these placements were across a wide range of challenges which showcased our students' industry-standard skills across our curriculum. "Competitions are also about confidence building, experiencing new places and meeting new people, so competitors, whether they are placed or not, often leave with a renewed belief in themselves. A huge well done to all those who entered these competitions and I hope you really enjoyed it and gained a lot from the experience."
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