Creative Industries Assistant Principal Maria Foran commented: “This was an incredible opportunity for our learners to develop a new skill, work on creative solutions for a real client and have their work seen by thousands of people. We’re proud to see our fashion students rising to the challenge and create an installation that successfully fulfilled the Museum of Science and Industry’s live brief.
View detailsDistance / Online Learning Distance learning is an alternative way of studying a degree and generally offers more flexibility as you would complete the course in your own time. The Open University is the most well-known distance learning provider for degree courses, but other universities may also offer distance / online courses so it is worth researching.
View detailsRemember, you have to be in it to win it, so send in your amazing entry and see if your school comes top of the class at a celebration lunch and awards ceremony on Friday 6 th July. How to get your nominations in: For further information, see (link now expired) Or Call: 0161 211 2188 or email: eventsdepartment@menmedia.co.uk Deadline: Nominations are open now until 5pm on Friday 25th May 2018 .
View detailsWhile there is no specific intelligence to show that colleges and universities are being targeted, and the chances of being caught up in a terrorist incident or weapons attacks are extremely low, Counter Terror Police have asked for support in reminding students about three words which could save their lives. If anyone gets caught up in a firearms or weapons attack, police advice is: Run to a place of safety. This is a far better option than to surrender or negotiate.
View detailsIn addition, Angela Harnett was really impressed with the College’s commitment to the event. Fingers crossed we get a few placements in her Murano restaurant in Covent Garden. Picture shows celebrity chef and event organiser Tom Kerridge with catering students.
View details“We’re the only weekly face-to-face provider of CIM qualifications in Greater Manchester, and our students really enjoy the interaction they get with their peers. It’s a great, fun atmosphere, and they really want to learn and gain this professional qualification.” Find out more about the wide range of Business, Professional and Trade Union Education courses at The Manchester College.
View detailsGlynn Mason, Head of Department for Service and Retail Industries at The Manchester College, said: “The Hotel Takeover is extremely timely as the hospitality industry is facing a skills shortage and initiatives like this are crucial in enticing younger generations into a career in hospitality. “It’s a fantastic opportunity for our students to get a glimpse of what work life is like, dealing with real-life situations behind the scenes. I’m really proud of how they’ve taken to it and how well they’ve all done.”
View detailsI was also struggling to find work experience myself, until I met the College’s Employability and Partnership team,” said Zubair. “They used their contacts to immediately get me an opportunity at the architects AEW, then another at commercial property consultants Cushman and Wakefield, both in Manchester.
View detailsIndustry experts, including guests from Kidzrus and Vision for Education, attended the event to highlight the wide range of established and new career opportunities available in the early years and education sectors. Childhood Studies Course Leader Nicola Dillon, who co-organised the event, commented: "It's important we support students with career progression and job opportunities so they are aware of all the avenues they can explore.
View detailsYou can find us in Manchester city centre right next door to the AO Arena at our new City Campus Manchester. Our lunchtime menu comprises of small plates, of classic and contemporary dishes, delicious desserts and modern starters with a set tasting menu for the evening.
View detailsTim spoke about the importance of believing in yourself and taking educational opportunities: “Education is all about widening your horizons…..the more you invest in something, the more you will get out of it.” The conference was hosted by two of the college’s performing arts students, Milo Waters and Ruby Sheridan-Martin and students took part in a choice of workshops.
View detailsBen Elson said: Many of our students at The Manchester College and UCEN Manchester don't come from backgrounds where they already know someone in the creative or digital industries and mentors can really help them get a foot in the door. As part of our talk we will be showcasing the work our mentors have done with our students and the brilliant relationships and opportunities this can build.
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