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Students meet top hoteliers ahead of industry placements

As a career, I want to be a hotel manager and my work experience as a receptionist is a stepping-stone towards that. “I’ve learnt today that there are so many more potential roles than I thought there would be and there is not just one way to get into the industry.

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Giovanna goes for gold

She said: “I want to further my studies and chose mental health nursing because I really want to help people. I just wanted a pass today, but getting a Grade 7 is unbelievable!

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Students’ Union President Sam Lowe on his love of Performing Arts

During my time there at UCEN Manchester’s Arden School of Theatre, I was immersed in a theatrical world through a course that was equal parts unconventional, inspirational and downright beautiful. It quickly became clear that The Arden’s work-focused curriculum meant I’d be receiving the kind of high quality education I would value for life.

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Photography student in sharp focus on film set

I really enjoy studying at The Manchester College and to be honest, I can’t wait to finish off this movie and get back to class!

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Lyndsay delivers again

She said: “It was a week before my exams, at 35 weeks pregnant, when I started with slow labour so I was having a lot of contractions and was having to walk around the classroom for relief. “But I was determined to sit my exams and managed to take them with the rest of my class.

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Our Student Siena celebrates GCSE success

I was leaving through one of the exits when I heard a bang and felt the stairwell shake. I was knocked over and grazed my leg as people ran to get away, and lost my bag with all my belongings.

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Ian is king of the kitchen thanks to The Manchester College

Ian said: “There have been a number of surprises - the long hours, the necessity to organise your time and be as efficient as possible, but also just how much I enjoy what I am doing! I plan to complete my studies at a Level 3 before going on to study culinary arts at degree level. “I would definitely recommend the course as the combination of practical lessons with my very experienced tutor and the theory lessons have been both interesting and eye opening at every stage.

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Rachel Curry takes over as new Principal

Over the coming years Rachel will oversee the transition to the new College Vision 2027 strategy while further developing and building on the College’s Industry Excellence Academy model which helps prepare students for a successful and rewarding future career with courses which are co-developed and co-delivered with employer partners. Commenting on her appointment Rachel said: “My family and I live, study and work in Manchester, so I am acutely aware of what a privilege it is to lead The Manchester College in the city I love.

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Christine Kenyon's MBE for Services to Further Education

My career started with a course at my local further education college and I am a testament to the positive impact that further education can have on your career aspirations. “My family have supported, encouraged and believed in me throughout my career and I can’t thank them enough. 

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Cooking up a storm with Kevin Kindland

Level 2, Technical Skills Student, Thandiwe Ndovi said, “Having different chefs come in every week, I feel like I am just gaining more and more experience. Each chef comes in with their own style or tips they’ve found from experience in the field.

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Our Students Raise Over £17,500 for the Poppy Appeal 2024

Phoebe Lind, who is a Level 3 Uniformed Services student at the College, was one of those involved in the project and said: “I personally really enjoyed being a part of the Poppy Appeal. “I loved seeing how the community came together to help raise money for this amazing cause and I learned how important the Poppy Appeal and Royal British Legion are to people.

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Students revisit army veterans’ project to start work on next phase

Jardel Cochrane one of the students on the Level 2 carpentry and joinery course who are working on the project: “I found it interesting. I like the practical side and I really enjoyed doing it.” It’s great to see the students involved, they are able to develop their skills and gain real work experience.

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