The partnership with St Francis RC Primary School has already led to meaningful changes to the syllabus that Level 2 Activity Leadership students follow, thanks to expert guidance from staff at the local school on how best to coach KS1 and KS2 pupils. Speaking about the partnership, Ambokile Bell, Course Leader for Sport, Public Services and Criminology at the College, said: “Working with St Francis RC Primary School has become an integral part of our students’ learning journeys and provided experiences that extend far beyond the classroom.
View detailsA panel of judges, which was made up of staff and students from across the College and UCEN Manchester, then shortlisted the best nominations in each category. Finalists got the chance to take two guests with them to the ceremony and throughout the night they were treated to delicious food and incredible entertainment, including performances from Omogbolahan Solarin, a remarkable saxophonist who came second in the College’s student talent competition earlier in the academic year, and Cafu Jackson the talent competition winner.
View detailsBenefit from our industry-standard facilities Get work placements with the city’s best employers Learn in-demand skills from industry-expert tutors Study courses co-developed with employers Be supported by award-winning Student Support teams Travel for FREE to college and across Greater Manchester Search our courses Browse our range of 16-18 courses here at The Manchester College, with over 170 courses to choose from across 18 subject areas.
View detailsThis is why we are constantly monitoring the latest Labour Market Intelligence at College and why we regularly host employer panels to discuss their future industry skills needs and gaps. So if you don’t totally know what lies ahead, how can you best prepare? Flexibility and Adaptability are now two top employability skills. Combine this with solid Digital skills and as much sector-specific knowledge as possible and you can start to lay a solid foundation for your future career.
View detailsOur dedicated careers advisors are also on hand to help you map out your future, identify the skills your dream career requires, and show you how to develop them, giving you the best possible chance of success after college. Ready to start building your employability skills? Explore our courses and enrol now to take the next step towards your career goals.
View detailsWhat to do before your work experience placement… Read up on the company Preparation is key. Read up on the organisation you will be working for (the website is a good place to start) and think of some questions you can ask about the company. This will show your interest and motivation.
View detailsHow to Get the Most Out of Your Placement Prepare Like a Pro Do your research: read up on the organisation you will be working for (their website is a good place to start) and think of some questions you can ask about the company. This will show your interest and motivation when you meet the employer – especially if there is a selection process or interview involved.
View detailsSome examples of careers include animator, cyber intelligence officer, graphic designer, digital marketer, software developer, website developer. Check out what’s available in Computing & Digital and Creative and Digital Media . 2. Manufacturing and Technology Manchester was home to the Industrial Revolution and keeping that trend going, now plays a role in the fourth Industrial Revolution.
View details“I am always very impressed by the high-quality pieces of work our students produce on a consistent basis and I believe entering skills competitions like this really does raise students’ aspirations and provides opportunities for our students to be the best they can be. “Well done to Molly, Hannah and Annabelle and all other students from The Manchester College, who picked up awards or competed in GM Skills.
View details“The reasons my colleagues gave for nominating their students filled me with immense pride. They are a credit to our College and we wish them all the very best for the future. We can’t wait to hear about the amazing things they will go on to achieve.” The full list of winners is: Student of the Year – Patrik Kancsar Jamie-Louise Lucas Jeneve Hines-Braham Industry Excellence Award – Patrik Kancsar (The Manchester College) Rising Star Award – Farhan Khan (The Manchester College) Greatest Achiever Award – Jeneve Hines-Braham (UCEN Manchester) Most Inspiring Award – Jamie-Louise Lucas (The Manchester College)
View detailsPie Analysis and it’s Managing Director, Umar Ali, will join the College as a Platinum Employer within the Colleges’ Industry Excellence Academy. The academy works to provide students with not just the best possible qualifications but also the latest industry standard skills and understanding of software and procedures. Umar Ali said: Young people, especially in a creative city like Manchester, have a way of shaping the future of the industry and so it’s incredibly important to allow students to apply their skills in a professional environment.
View detailsArt and culture drive change and we want people from all backgrounds to be part of that. “We want every student that comes here to live their best lives and part of doing Performing Arts is to develop yourself as a person. No one coming here is the finished product, people are at different stages of their journey but we offer a programme for everyone, starting from Level 1 right up to Degree Level.
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