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The 4 Skills Employers Look for & How to Acquire Them

Speaking clearly, being able to explain something concisely, as well as listening properly, are all key communication skills which employers look for, particularly for outward-facing job roles.     How to improve communication skills Maintain eye contact. 

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Why Adult Education is Important

Why choose The Manchester College for an adult education course We understand that adult learners come from all walks of life, with different goals, commitments, and challenges. That’s why our adult courses are built around flexibility, support, and real-world outcomes.

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Celebrity Chefs to the Manchester College for Charity Launch

Maxine Gunning, Head of Department, said: “I’m absolutely overwhelmed, the event was an all-round success and it exceeded my expectations. I knew we’d be able to host such a prestigious launch but the students really did go that extra mile on the day.”

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Animal Management

Do you have an EHCP or SEND need? The Manchester College is committed to ensuring all our students receive the support they may need to achieve and enjoy college. We do this in a number of different ways including: Student Experience Support Team Careers Employability & Welfare Pastoral Support Officers Supported Learning We also offer a bespoke transition service to new applicants with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP), accessibility or medical need.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Counselling Course

Here are some more characteristics which would make you a good counsellor:  Empathy  Active listening  Strong communication  Patience  Respect  Self-awareness  Confidentiality  Open-mindedness  Problem-solving  Boundary setting.  Don’t worry if you don’t have all of these skills! A counselling course can help you develop these traits to make you a good counsellor.   4. What do you learn in counselling courses?

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Technical success for students at The Manchester College

Lisa O’Loughlin, The Manchester College's Principal, said: “I am so proud of all our students and what they have achieved over the last few years. The early part of their studies was disrupted by the pandemic and they adapted to the necessary changes to teaching, and then for many this has been the first time they have sat exams.

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Construction and Engineering Students at Willmott Dixon

Charlotte Thornton, Construction and Engineering Department Team Leader commented: “All of our students really enjoyed their industry placement, working on various construction sites and it has led to some amazing permanent positions.

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Education and Early Years

Do you have an EHCP or SEND need? The Manchester College is committed to ensuring all our students receive the support they may need to achieve and enjoy college. We do this in a number of different ways including: Student Experience Support Team Careers Employability & Welfare Pastoral Support Officers Supported Learning We also offer a bespoke transition service to new applicants with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP), accessibility or medical need.  

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Travel, Tourism & Aviation

Do you have an EHCP or SEND need? The Manchester College is committed to ensuring all our students receive the support they may need to achieve and enjoy college. We do this in a number of different ways including: Student Experience Support Team Careers Employability & Welfare Pastoral Support Officers Supported Learning We also offer a bespoke transition service to new applicants with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP), accessibility or medical need.

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How Can You Increase Your Salary in Manchester?

If you want to future-proof your career to ensure job stability, financial services , software development and IT industries all break the £30K barrier. Some other industries with high salaries include engineering careers and medical and pharmacy professions, who can make an average of more than £37,000K . 

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In Conversation with an Events Management Alumnus

The biggest challenge was that on the morning of the event, the original freestyler cancelled on us - so we had to act fast, use our problem solving skills and just hours before the start, find a football freestyler that would perform at the museum…and all for free!  10. What is your dream job/end goal?  As I have a Broadcast TV & Theatre production background, I would love to have a job where I can combined my two passions, theatre and events.

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Former student Kelly returns as trainee teacher

I knew working with children was a career path I wanted to follow and felt the BTEC course would equip me with all the theory, knowledge and practical experience I would need to begin my career.  "I started my degree after working in primary schools and nurseries for over ten years, as I felt I was ready to progress and further my career.

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