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Introducing the newest Students’ Union officer

Hannah said: “I am incredibly grateful for all the things that UCEN Manchester and The Manchester College has helped me achieve so far, so for me to contribute to the development of The Students’ Union is a fantastic opportunity for me to give back.”

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Animation Students Have ‘Motion Poems’ Screened at Event

Being able to see my work being presented at the event made me feel proud and has made me more confident in my animation and software skills. The students received soaring praise for their creations.

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Dancer Holly steps into the spotlight

“The contacts I’ve made and the experience I’ve had will really help me in the future and have set me up perfectly for my final year of study at The Manchester College.” Holly gained one of 30 coveted new places in the company after auditioning with 500 hopefuls last year.

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Exhibition invite for former photography student Katie

With my Final Major project coming up, I thought that this would be a new area within photography for me to explore, and also a way for me to become involved with the homeless community, gain knowledge and help to raise awareness of the issue. 

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Hospitality and Catering students take to the kitchens at the BRIT Awards

I didn’t know what service would be like beforehand, but this has given me much more knowledge of what it’s like working in the industry. The head chef was quite impressed with me. He said I had finesse and trusted me to check the plates, which gave me a big confidence boost.

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College students progress to second round of the WorldSkills UK Nail Technician competition

Rachelle Kelly, who’s studying for her Level 3 Extended Diploma Nail Technologies, said: For me personally, entering a competition has really taken me out of my comfort zone and has shown me I can challenge myself. It is amazing what the outcome can be once you start.

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Art and Design’s Grace Igoe on how the College has shaped her

I was so impressed by what was there, such as the woodwork shop, the ceramics, and the photography work on display. It introduced me to so many different mediums and ways of working that it really broadened my mind but also helped direct me to the field of art I wanted to pursue – which isn’t an easy feat when you want to have a go at everything!

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Building the Future of Construction: Construction Courses at TMC

Scholarship student Nicholas Tapper said: “This experience is allowing me to develop an understanding of the working world, as well as helping me to develop the skills and knowledge that I’ve gained.”  Scholarship student Marsa Abraham added: “It has been an incredibly eye-opening experience for me.

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Inspirational student shares story of overcoming his stammer

I sent an e-mail talking about my disability story and got an email back from Annabelle Tiffin. She said that she was delighted to hear from me, that my mum is a hero and that she wanted to interview me, so I was very excited! “I was a bit nervous. Because I was going on TV, I was stammering quite a lot.

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Interview sessions for Thursday 1 March postponed due to adverse weather

We’re also hosting open events for the College across all of our campuses this day, so this is a useful opportunity for attendees to explore our sites and meet some of our staff and students while they’re here. We’ve emailed everyone who was booked to attend tonight with more information about the postponement, but if you have any questions, please contact our Course Enquiries team on 03333 222 444.

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The Manchester College’s Employability Bootcamp with Ideas Foundation wins prestigious award

The annual Bootcamp sees students complete a series of challenges before they’re paired with a mentor in the creative industry, giving them the opportunity to get professional advice and work experience, as well as build their portfolio. A number of students have credited the Bootcamp and mentoring programme after progressing to full-time work or university, and it has now been recognised by the Manchester Publicity Association with a Collaboration Award at the MPA Inspiration Awards 2020.

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FDA Graphic Design student lands job at Langley Holdings PLC

A British billionaire (owner of the global engineering and industrial company Langley Holdings) landed his helicopter on the housing site where Nicolas lived. Nicolas grabbed his CV - a clever print job with the image of a £50 on the front – and he stuck it to the door of the helicopter.

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