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The Manchester College’s Student Awards 2022 celebration

Speaking at the awards, Lisa said: “For me, our Student Awards are by far and away the best event of the year and something that I really look forward to, which is why it’s fantastic to present our students with their awards in person for the first time since 2019.

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Can you boost your career with an evening course?

The majority of people will be starting to wind down when you’re in class and you may find that this time of day is when you have the most clarity of thought, which will enable you to focus on the task at hand and produce your best work. If you work unorthodox hours, evening courses could be a better fit for your lifestyle. 3. Evening courses can provide more financial benefits than other course options, such as degrees Tuition fees don’t need to be a barrier to learning and evening classes allow you to work during the day, so you can use your earnings to fund your course and gain a new qualification without losing any income.  

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All You Need to Know About Childcare Courses for Your Career

Our focus on practical learning and commitment to your development (both academic and personal) makes studying with us the best way to start your learning journey. Developing these skills prepares you to enter a real-life childcare environment with transferable expertise and experience.

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How to Become an Engineer

Read on to discover how to become an engineer and which engineering course might be best for you.  Why become an engineer? Engineers can shape the future by designing innovative solutions to complex problems and contributing to advancements in technology across a wide range of industries. 

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Technical Skills Excellence at The Manchester College

Henry has also secured employment at the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute as a Scientific Assistant. When reflecting on the course, Henry said: "The best part of the course was how the tutors helped me find a placement. I have gained great insight into the world of science and the different careers within it."

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Nightlife

Gay Village Manchester is also renowned for its LGBT community and annual Pride celebrations, with the party always centred around Canal Street. Famed as one of, if not THE best in the country, you’ll find lively bars and exciting clubs that welcome diversity and individuality in the Gay Village. Some highlights include the lovely maze of rooms that is Via, women’s bar Vanilla, and the shiny flagship G-A-Y.

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Enrol Now (Campaign Page)

Study in 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 Courses Available Are you looking to begin your studies this September?

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‘Who’s Zoomin Who…?’ - 7 Top Tips for Improving Virtual Communication

No active listening Although it is important in face to face communication to practise active listening, and acknowledge that you have understood your conversation partner, with “Oh” or “I know” - this can actually disrupt the speaker’s flow in virtual communication. It’s even worse if there is a time delay on the line. The best way to avoid causing this kind of disruption is to mute your mic.  6. Plan your percentages  Work out in advance how much you want to allocate to showing slides or camera images and how much to pure speaking time.

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Jeneve clinches Cambridge place after life-changing course

Being on this course has encouraged me to express myself, push myself and achieve the best that I can, and I feel like everyone deserves the opportunity to do so. Not everyone has been lucky enough to have that from the start.

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Why Adult Education is Important

Industries change fast. New software, regulations, or best practices evolve daily. This can leave even experienced professionals behind if they don’t keep learning. Upskilling through adult education helps you stay ahead of the curve.

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Landing Your First Job: A Checklist For Success

At the very least, networking will improve your confidence and communication style. And in the best case scenario, you might just stumble across a contact who opens all the right doors. Revamp Your CV Employers spend an average of 7 seconds scanning your CV.

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The Do's and Don'ts of Effective Cover Letters

Crucially, each cover letter should be unique and crafted specifically for the job you're applying for.  A strong CV and cover letter is the best path to employability! Learn more about CV writing on our blog: The Best Tips To Get Your CV Work-Ready .  Tips for writing a cover letter: Do’s of cover letter writing DO structure your letter carefully Include your name and contact information at the top as well as those of the employer.

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