Christine explained: “We started to discuss Colleges Week before our students returned for the new academic year so, there has been a lot of hard work involved and I can’t wait to see things come together. I know first-hand that something remarkable happens at our College every day but, Colleges Week gives us the opportunity to take a step back and shine a spotlight on the skills our students are learning thanks to our incredible staff.
View detailsThe Northern Quarter is nearby, a neighbourhood of relatively bohemian culture with a mix of vintage and creative industries. One thing is for sure, you’ll never go hungry with a plethora of coffee shops and delis nearby when you’re feeling peckish. Whitworth Gardens, also known as Sackville Park, is a leafy urban oasis next to the campus.
View detailsT Level Foundation Year Programmes If you don’t quite achieve these grades and would still like to pursue a T Level there is the option of a one-year Level 2 Foundation Year, which will then allow you to move on to a T Level the following year and gain a qualification at the same time.
View detailsIt was amazing to win and meet students from across Greater Manchester to get inspiration for new types of looks from them.” Hafsah Ahmed, also a 2nd year Level 3 Media Make-up student, competed and placed third in Warpaint’s Boho Bridal Category, an event that brings together creativity and technical excellence in the world of make-up artistry.
View detailsHe is now off to Leeds University to study engineering. The 18-year-old said: “I am so happy because at one stage it looked like I might not get the grades I needed. I was so nervous on my way to College this morning but now I couldn’t be happier.”
View detailsCongratulations to all the competitors, especially Daniel, Jack and Thomas. The GMCG competition is one of the region’s biggest skills contest and aims to improve student skills while giving them experience to enter the regional heats of the WorldSkills UK competitions.
View detailsRunning for 18 years and traditionally taking place in Norwich, the Hotel Takeover has grown to become one of the biggest events across UK hotels and this year expanded to include more than 1,000 hospitality students across over 30 IHG hotels nationally.
View detailsWork experience helps shape Zubair’s plans to build career in architecture - When further education (FE) student Zubair Ibrahim was unsure about committing to a career path, our Employability and Partnership team helped him find the work experience he needed to make an informed decision. One of the most useful benefits of studying FE at The Manchester College is our links to a range of industries. The Employability and Partnership team work tirelessly to provide opportunities for our students.
View detailsLloyds Banking Group and The Manchester College have a long-standing relationship , with Lloyds being one of the College’s biggest industry placement providers for Digital T Levels. Tracy Rowlands, Emerging Talent Lead at Lloyds Banking Group, said: “By running these events with schools, we hope to attract more young people into careers at Lloyds Banking Group as we build our workforce of the future.
View detailsJenny Barnard, Additional Learning Support Manager said: This excellent collaboration project showcases how capable and resilient our SEND Support Practitioners and Tutors are and as a College how important it is to provide wrap-around support and quality education to each and every one of our students. Find out more information on Supported Learning and the Deaf / hard of hearing support at The Manchester College, here .
View detailsWaking up at a reasonable time every morning will keep your body clock in check, make the most of this time whether it’s spending more time loved ones, relaxing in the garden, saving your spends, or finally having time to binge watch your favourite tv show! Managing pressure Try not to worry about the future or compare yourself with others.
View detailsHeld at three locations simultaneously, the YesChef fundraiser gave guests a first class culinary experience in a bid to raise money for The Lakeside Project, a YMCA activity camp for disadvantaged young people in the Lake District. The Manchester College students worked from 3pm to 11pm, with one student even managing to get a selfie with Mary Berry herself. Hospitality tutor Andrew Foster said the College was approached by the event organisers and asked to take part.
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