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Use it to prove you’re a student and get discounts! Download the free app or buy the card to unlock over 200 student discounts for you. Free 16-18 bus travel. Unlock all Greater Manchester has to offer.

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Record Store Day 2021: Dave Fortune interview

Nearly all our students listen to music exclusively through YouTube or Spotify and very few buy music on vinyl or even mp3. Buying vinyl is pretty expensive, so I think it’s older generations that are fuelling current vinyl trends.

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If “words don’t come easy”… – the right phrases and vocabulary to use in a job interview (and on you

This will make a good impression and show you are buying into the organisation’s philosophy. Prepare some of these sentences in advance. The employer may well ask you “Why should we employ you?”

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Buy a red ribbon cookie to support local HIV charity

Buy a red ribbon cookie to support local HIV charity - Hospitality & Catering students are marking World Aids Day and exploring the values of citizenship by raising funds for a Manchester-based charity.

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Marcia’s lockdown snap wins prestigious competition

A stark reminder of the cycle of life and death: the vibrancy and movement of the flowers juxtaposed with those who have passed away.  The bluebells will soon fade and die too. So I take the opportunity to capture this moment in time. There is grief all around.  And yet there is also sanctuary and calm.

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The Students’ Union launches new online shop

Sam Lowe, the retiring SU President, said: “We receive commission on every garment purchased, money which goes towards SU activities we provide for all our students at The Manchester College. Whether you want to buy hoodies for your classmates or colleagues, please visit our online shop and share the web link with your friends and colleagues.

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The Red Box Project

Did you know… Shame and embarrassment around menstruation is something that many women have been made to feel, either inadvertently or explicitly The average lifetime cost to having a period is a whopping £4,800.00 In the UK, 1 in 10 girls can't afford to buy menstrual products, while 1 in 7 have struggled to afford them Period poverty has caused more than a quarter of women to miss school, college, university or work To add insult to injury, women in the UK are still subject to pay the ‘tampon tax’, a 5% charge on sanitary products because they’re seen as a ‘luxury product’, even though men’s razors, also a luxury product, are not taxed UNICEF estimates that one in 10 school-age African girls, do not attend school during menstruation.

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Shopping

But of course, a bit of window shopping is always a great way to spend the afternoon, and Manchester has plenty of elegant and desirable stores to wander past. Yes, you can buy pretty much everything you need online these days, but nothing beats the hustle and bustle of Market Street or the expert advice of staff who are always happy to help in this city.

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The Manchester College Students High-Profile Campaign

The campaign aims to highlight the consumer risks associated with buying counterfeit goods, an illegal trade which, alongside piracy, costs the UK economy billions of pounds every year.  The project will also highlight the impact that the trade has on society and the people that suffer as a result, whilst celebrating Manchester’s array of fashion, high street and independent stores.

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Higher and Degree Apprenticeships – what you need to know

You can set up more than one search and email alert.   Vacancies can also be found on individual company websites.  If there is an organisation you’d like to work for, search for apprenticeship opportunities on their website – which may appear under ‘Early Careers’ or ‘Work with us’.  

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Financial Advice

StepChange are a leading charity that will help if you're struggling with bills. Call them on 0800 138 1111 or visit their website . Money Helper is a government advice service – check the website or call 0800 138 7777 . Citizens Advice have a dedicated page on their website for advice about energy issues at www.citizensadvice.org.uk/energy .

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Emotional Health and Wellbeing

Take a look at The Mix's website . Anna Freud Centre Provides resources and support for children, young people, and their families on various mental health issues.

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