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Art and Design’s Grace Igoe on how the College has shaped her

I learned the basics of slab forming, glazing, texturing, slump moulding and slip decoration – it opened up a whole new world for me! What were your highlights? I got to experience actual print-making techniques and soldering metal. I also loved learning how to use Photoshop and make quality photos in a photography room using high-tech equipment.

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Spotlight on a career in… Forensic Science

The use of digital devices for forensic investigation have developed a lot, so we now use these new methods alongside traditional forensic techniques. What do you think is the biggest misconception about your role? The work can be repetitive, I don’t think people understand this.

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Career Options: How to Decide What Career Is Right for You!

These partnerships allow us to provide both short term work experience and extended industry placements, as well as masterclasses and employer-led workshops. If you’re aged between 16-18, you may be interested in a brand-new technical programme we’re now offering, called T Levels. The Manchester College offers the new next-level qualification T Levels in many subject areas: Animal Care and Management Business Management and Finance Construction Art and Design Digital Education and Early Years Engineering and Manufacturing Health and Healthcare Science Media, Broadcast and Production During these T Level courses , you will be able to combine classroom learning with an extended 45-day industry placement, to put your learning into practice in a real work environment with one of our employer partners.

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What Do You Learn in a Hair and Beauty Course?

Five optional units will include some of the following: Effective running of a business Spray tanning Working with colleagues in the beauty related industry How to set up and run a new business Salon reception duties and managing a commercial column. Salon Management Course  Want to refine your salon skills to secure managerial roles?

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How to Make the Most of Your Work Experience Placement

In fact, around 75% of work experience participants said it had provided them with new skills and increased their confidence and 42% were offered a job at the end of their placement. That means what you do during your placement could directly influence your next big opportunity.

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Building Transferable Skills for Improved Employability

In fact, 55% of employers said they value transferable skills when hiring a new employee. In this blog, we'll explore what transferable skills are, why employers value them, and, most importantly, how you can develop and demonstrate them through everyday experiences including those gained on college courses at TMC.

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Employability Survival Checklist

Brush up on your networking skills – check out our How to Network Face-to-Face blog for more advice. Follow up on your new connections – thank them for their time, apply for any jobs you have discussed and follow them on social media. FOR OUR CURRENT STUDENTS ONLY Job Club  As the summer break approaches, we know that some students will be looking at working over the summer to help with finances.

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The Gatsby Benchmarks: Still at the heart of educational reform

In July 2021, the Government produced further statutory guidance to schools, further education colleges and Sixth Form colleges, regarding the provision of careers education and guidance, Careers guidance and access for education and training providers (publishing.service.gov.uk)  and still firmly places the eight Gatsby Benchmarks as the main framework for careers provision in England. The new guidance clarifies the role of senior leaders and governors within careers education and states how careers guidance should be embedded into the planned reforms to technical education.

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The Manchester College A Level Success Stories

After gaining an A grade in Accounting and C grades in both Sociology and Business, Freshta is looking forward to her new chapter in life. She said: “I’m really happy to have got my place at university, I want to become a Management Accountant. The teachers at The Manchester College have been really good and I’ll be sad to be leaving my tutor.”

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This is based on the Government's National Achievement Rates Tables 2022/23. For more information please visit the Goverment's website here. Institution name Age Delivery local enterprise partnership Overall achievement rate % LTE Group (The Manchester College) All age Greater Manchester 89.6 Hopwood Hall College All age Greater Manchester 86.9 Bolton College All age Greater Manchester 86.1 Wigan and Leigh College All age Greater Manchester 85.9 Tameside College All age Greater Manchester 85.7 Trafford and Stockport College Group All age Greater Manchester 85.7 Bury College All age Greater Manchester 85.5 The Oldham College All age Greater Manchester 83.3 Salford City College All age Greater Manchester 78.5 Competition Terms and Conditions Competition, Prize Draw and Giveaway Terms and Conditions 1.    

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The Manchester College Online Payment Terms & Conditions

Nothing in these terms shall limit our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence or fraud. Communication with us When you visit our websites or online portals or send an e-mail to us, you are communicating with us electronically. We may communicate with you by e-mail or by posting notices on our websites or online portals.

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

Keep it concise and avoid unnecessary jargon or rambling. If you're new to the workforce, a shorter, simpler letter focusing on your key skills and enthusiasm is perfectly acceptable. The goal is to clearly and effectively communicate your main qualifications and why you're a good fit for the role. 

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