The Deputy Campus Manager role taught me all about safeguarding and I realised that student support was something I was really passionate about and committed to. As Head of department for Student Experience I manage a team of experience support staff at one of The Manchester College’s busiest campuses, leading on enrichment and overseeing safeguarding and student welfare.
View detailsCareers in the curriculum: Humanities Book session 10am – 10.30am Inspiring the Future - ‘Pathways into STEM’ LIVE career chats: Book session 10.30am – 11.30am Going Green – Exploring environmental careers Book session 11am – 11.30am NCW: Working in Esports Book session 1pm – 2pm 4 th March Progression to Employment 11am – 12pm Book session In this session you will learn about: CV & Cover Letters Mock Interviews & Virtual Interviews How to look for work including using social media Making a good impression Useful resources Support available from the Careers and Welfare Team Culture employer insights Book session 11am – 11.30am 5 th March Progression to further study at college 11am – 12pm Book session In this session you will learn: What is further education Types of courses you can study How to research your options Understanding entry requirements Why English and maths is important Moving from 16-18 to adult provision Useful resources How Careers & Welfare can support you Careers in the curriculum: Business Studies Book session 10am – 10.30am Medical Professionals Careers Talk: Book session 5pm – 6pm
View detailsThe Manchester College launches Connect2College - The Manchester College has launched a new programme to help prepare Y11 & 10 students for beginning their time at College. The Connect2College programme is designed to support students during their extended break from education and help them tackle some of the challenges they are facing in these uncertain times.
View detailsWhether you’re looking forward to your perfect career, eager to learn some incredible new skills, or starting on the path to university, we can help you find the ideal course, certificate or award. Dive into your favourite subject area, search for the qualification you need, and discover where studying with The Manchester College can take you.
View detailsAndy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, discussed the new deal with students, College Principal, Lisa O’Loughlin, and representatives of Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) at the College’s Openshaw campus.
View detailsAll students who participated have aspired to do this again in the New Year.
View detailsIn Greater Manchester alone, there will be around 22,000 jobs in this sector by 2022, with over 3,000 new positions by the end of the decade, as businesses of all types rely on the expertise of graduates in this field. You could be doing what you’ve always dreamed of, by designing, building and coding games as a software developer, or you might want to hack systems as a paid job, protecting and securing the IT infrastructures of large businesses.
View detailsIn Manchester alone, tourism is worth around £7 billion to the economy, so there are plenty of local opportunities to work in this industry! With over a thousand new openings every year, it’s up to you whether you’d like to help others book their holidays as a travel agent, oversee the smooth running of a hotel as a manager, or even follow a career path in security and crowd control for large tourist events!
View detailsFollowing a three-day inspection covering the College’s Careers, Employability and Welfare; Schools Liaison; Employer partnership; and Transition Team ALS departments, the assessor gave fantastic feedback regarding the collaboration and networking with our brilliant employer partners.
View detailsStudents revisit army veterans’ project to start work on next phase - Nearly a year after Manchester came together to work with the DIY SOS Big Build team and Princes William and Harry to rejuvenate a street of houses, turning them into homes for army veterans, students from The Manchester College have returned to start work on the next phase of the project.
View detailsBut here at The Manchester College, we are working closely with some fantastic experts who can, in complete confidence, support you through your struggles. On campus, the student support team are always there to help you. We have partnered with a leading addiction treatment firm, UKAT, to provide insight, guidance and a place to learn more about all types of addiction, from eating disorders , alcohol , cannabis , cocaine , gaming and gambling , internet and social media .
View detailsAs part of the project, the students hosted their own stall within the Trafford Centre shopping centre, selling 20 copies of their book to shoppers. The team will continue to trade around The Manchester College campuses, giving students and colleagues the opportunity to purchase a copy for themselves.
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