Sam Lowe (pictured) said: “The launch of these spaces officially starts a new chapter for The Students’ Union. We want to be a more permanent and identifiable aspect of student life, so having the new spaces will help us to become more deeply integrated into the culture of both The Manchester College and UCEN Manchester staff and students.
View detailsCV reviewing and interview prep sessions are just a couple of the practical ways in which a mentor can help you land your first job. Chatting with a career mentor also improves your communication skills and gets you into the habit of sharing ideas.
View detailsSubmit your entry Send us your amazing design, ingredient list and recipe to marketing@tmc.ac.uk before Friday 29 May . It's as simple as that! So what are you waiting for? Get your chefs thinking hat on and get designing! For more information about the competition, email marketing@tmc.ac.uk . To find out more about our courses and apply, visit our Hospitality and Catering departments.
View detailsPamela Advances Through NHS Ranks After Work Academy Course - In 2012, Pamela Akufongwe was unemployed and uninspired, looking for a change of career away from retail but unsure of which path to take. Fast forward to 2024, and the mother-of-three is celebrating her new role as a Practice Education Practitioner at the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust , having worked her way from band one to band six over the course of her 11-year healthcare career.
View detailsThe Scholarship programme provided students with the opportunity to work on the College’s amazing new city centre campus two days a week - alongside their classroom-based learning at The Manchester College – getting a taster for what it’s like to work on a major construction development.
View details"Working in partnership means that our employers are helping us to identify and develop talented construction professionals of the future, who will help address the current skills gaps at Levels 3, 4, and 5 within the sector.” It also means that our students are gaining the latest industry skills and knowledge from companies and industry experts, who are redefining the skylines across our city and the region.
View detailsTheatre in the region has been bolstered both by the modern Lowry centre and the live stage performances taking place across the way at MediaCityUK for the BBC, ITV and other production companies. Don’t be surprised then if you see street and fringe theatre popping up around the city.
View detailsFor example, you might already have a favourite hobby or sport that gives you a well-needed ‘pick-me-up’ whenever you feel down, or started a new past-time like crafting, as a result of the lockdown. However, one of the things that can help you maintain a positive attitude as you navigate the ‘new normal’, is having your own Positivity Toolkit.
View detailsCan I get student finance for a part time course? Yes, you can get student loans for part-time courses. Tuition fee loans are widely available, and in some cases, maintenance loans may also be offered for students who meet specific criteria if they are studying a higher education college course.
View detailsCatering and Hospitality students at The Manchester College are promised unrivalled access to the UK’s most inspirational culinary experts, with a brand new partnership with the renowned Chefs' Forum Academy - the only College in Greater Manchester to be offering this exciting new venture.
View detailsThe state of the art facility they are helping to build will feature a range of industry standard facilities, including a six court sports hall, outdoor pitch, gym and sports lab; a health suite with a hospital ward and infectious disease area for healthcare students; and brand new workshops for construction, mechanics and engineering students. Caddick Construction Framework Scholarship Manager, Michelle Swarbrick, said: “As a family business Caddick Construction has always championed industry placements as the ideal way to learn the right skills on the job and become part of a very experienced team.
View detailsWhilst there are no absolute guarantees with careers planning, as aforementioned, a good way to alleviate the risk of regret is by conducting thorough research into the employment prospects, study institutions, and network opportunities associated with the new aspiration/target.
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