Ashley Chin, who features in the current film release The Intent 2, said: “I was raised on a council estate in London where there was anything but peace, but I’m here to say that peace can be found later in life.
View detailsEmbedding careers within curriculum – and why - What is the point of embedding careers education within our curriculum and what do we think students will really gain from doing this? Thinking back to when I was in school nearly 20 years ago, I often remember thinking, “what is the point in learning this? I’ll never use it!” However, education has come a long way since then.
View detailsStephanie, a year 11 who took part in a session with the Art Department, said: I had a really fun time with Art and Design and was able to really use and express my creativity. The sessions aimed to support the students as they come to understand what studying a vocational study programme would be like, guiding them to make more informed decisions with their upcoming college applications.
View detailsThis Quality Mark reflects their hard work and professionalism and I know our students are grateful for the excellent support they provide.” Andrea Neild, Head of Student Support and Experience, added: “We are delighted to have been involved in the pilot of the NNECL Quality Mark, this recognition and process will demonstrate our commitment to supporting care leavers and drive the quality of their experiences with The Manchester College.
View detailsAndrew McDonald “One module on our Level 3 Computing course is Human Computer Interaction which is brilliant but also relevant to the student’s current interaction with phones and PC’s. I am constantly surprised by the commitment of the students to really deepen their understanding of the subject, they are going well beyond what their assignment has called for.”
View detailsStephen Wharton, Employability and Skills Coordinator at the Manchester United Foundation, said: “I would like to place on record on behalf of Manchester United Foundation our sincere thanks to the Schools Liaison team and their business partners on the day at the recent animal welfare event.
View detailsRachel added: “Whilst TMC’s Got Talent showcases performance talent, it also builds confidence in trying new and challenging things, but what I found particularly moving was students encouraging and supporting each other. It was a joyful evening with the whole College community coming together for the occasion."
View detailsBy embracing one of our programmes of study, the learning environment we provide (all of which are rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted) and focusing on your ambitions, I am confident that you will be able to achieve your goals and really make the most of your time with us. We are incredibly proud of our partnerships with local, regional and national employers who not only help create our programmes of study but also give our students first-hand experience of industry by offering work placements and internships.
View detailsLisa added: “Studying at Centres of Excellence allows students to gain an experience that connects them with professionals already working in the sector and prepares them to become part of Greater Manchester’s job market, building a workforce with the right skills to link them to the priority industries in our region. As we start the next stage of our journey, I firmly believe the college can only grow as a major contributor to education and skills across Greater Manchester. The new face of the college will be seen at the campuses across the city for the first time today.
View detailsOur partnership with The Manchester College is the perfect collaboration to celebrate our new services from Manchester, and will allow us to showcase both the creativity of its youth and the unique themes of Asia and Texas. I am looking forward to seeing the students’ designs and the final outfits on display at Manchester Airport.” Stephen Turner, Commercial Director for Manchester Airport, said: “It’s great to see Singapore Airlines strengthening ties with our local community ahead of the launch of their new service to Houston and the return of direct flights to Singapore.
View detailsNow in its fifth year, the awards ceremony will take place on Thursday 25 April at the Hilton Manchester Deansgate Hotel, in the city centre. Lisa O’Loughlin, Principal at The Manchester College, said: “I am incredibly proud of our colleagues and students, and the commendable dedication and skill we see day in and day out to provide opportunities for our students and help them succeed.
View detailsOur participation in these initiatives is an essential part of achieving this goal and I am delighted that this has led to us receiving the Platinum Award. I’d like to thank all colleagues that contributed in the last 12 months to us achieving this level of participation with the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce.
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