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Creative Media students quiz local MP Afzal Khan

“I love speaking to young people particularly, because I think my own journey is a good example that when you do work hard, ultimately you will be successful in whatever career you choose. “As young people, one of the best things you have is energy. Use that energy in a positive and constructive way. If you feel strongly about something, show it and share it with others.

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Mindfulness Apps, as recommended by students

(App Links: Apple Store ) Aura Aura is the perfect combination of your favourite mindfulness apps rolled into one. With plenty of features to keep things interesting Aura offers daily meditations, life coaching, nature sounds, stories, and music, which are all personalised based on the mood you select when you open the app.

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Our Student Siena celebrates GCSE success

Attending the Ariana Grande gig really did throw me off my GCSE’s as I had to sit my exams the very next day. I was leaving through one of the exits when I heard a bang and felt the stairwell shake. I was knocked over and grazed my leg as people ran to get away, and lost my bag with all my belongings.

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‘Real Housewife’ Dawn Ward heads back to beauty school

Also in attendance was daughter Taylor Ward, who spoke about social media and being an influencer, and twin beauty technicians at Skulpt Medical Distribution Gemma Betton, Director of Education, and Rebecca Ashton-Salvador, Director of Operations, who spoke about how the industry has developed over the past 20 years. Dawn said: “I came to The Manchester College because it’s one of the best colleges to learn about the industry. Everyone will take something different away from what I’ve said today, but ultimately I want the students to feel inspired and I want them to know that if you believe, you can achieve.

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Altom enters industry and starts dream career after ESOL course

Achievement Tutor Craig Thomasson said: “Altom has continually impressed me since day one. Watching how he has grown and developed has been a daily inspiration for me.  I am so proud to see all his hard work begin to pay off and wish him all the best in his future career.”

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Women in Construction Week 2022

Around 25 pupils participated in the construction myth busting event, making one of the needed small steps to attract more females into the sector and understand what Charlotte describes as ‘equal opportunities in the industry’.  

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Breaking down barriers to education

Breaking down barriers to education - Lisa O’Loughlin, Principal, The Manchester College Widening participation in education has been a key focus across the sector in recent years. In fact as we have seen in the news in past weeks, the government has tasked universities with targeting disadvantaged groups in a bid to get them into higher education.

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How To Get Full Body Fitness at Home

Lunges Lunges can help you develop lower body strength and endurance. They’re also a great exercise for those who are new to fitness. When done correctly, lunges can effectively target your lower body muscles without placing added strain on your joints.

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Stand out from the crowd - how to showcase your skills and build your USP

Building your brand Build on your experiences and expand your profile by doing work experience, an industry placement, or taking on more responsibility in your part-time work. Find a mentor who can introduce you to new people and networks as well as helping you discuss your USP and how you can develop it further.    Take every opportunity to read up on successful people and listen to inspirational speakers.

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Laura navigates lockdown to achieve success

Nicky Smith, GCSE and Functional Skills English Tutor, said: "From day one, I knew Laura had the potential to do well in GCSE. She was eager to learn and obviously had some inherent skill but lacked confidence and the knowledge of how to express her ideas articulately.

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Sports and Public Services students at The Manchester College triumph in prestigious skills event

This isn’t the end of our students’ journey though, as the competition also serves as a feeder for the national WorldSkills competitions.  So, we might have some more good news to share in the not too distant future. Stuart added: “A special mention also goes to our College’s Student Ambassadors, who played a vital role on the day by ensuring all participants were comfortable and knew where they needed to be at what time.  

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Teacher Education

Help inspire the next generation Explore our courses in Teaching, Counselling and more. Related news

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