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Employer Guest Blog: Suha from Swedish House Crafts

I have been known to work 18-hour days which have caused me to suffer burn-outs. Despite the fact that I still get new ideas, my brain works faster than my fingers! So as an entrepreneur it’s very important to find some “down-time” for yourself – always a challenge when you are busy and driving your business forward.

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Your Path to a Thriving Career: Top Growth Industries in Manchester

Manufacturing Although this sector has shrunk significantly since 2005, in the years up to 2025, new jobs in the industry have been created, due to both industry growth and  replacement demand from its ageing workforce.   Currently, 115,000 people work in the manufacturing industry in Manchester.  

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To degree, or not to degree? That is the question

Option 3: Employment Starting work after college Perhaps you decide that after finishing your college course, you want to enter the labour market and find your first job in a new caree r. This works best for those careers where you don’t need a higher-level qualification, or for those who prefer to get started in their career first and then build up their experience.

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Hair and Beauty tutors under the spotlight

And we are continually meeting the ever changing demands of the industry by introducing new techniques, such as microblading, laser and epilation, which opens up more pathways for the learners.” Zara Prior, Barbering tutor “I’m seeing a lot of barbers who have been in the business for 20 years coming back for their qualification, and that is because of a change in the law which requires them to have a certificate to get insurance.

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What Course Should I Take If I Want to Learn to Bake?

There has also been a 230% rise in home baking businesses, making many people successful in the art of baking and cake decorating. Equally, if what you are looking for is to learn a new hobby, or find an escape from your busy, everyday life, studies show that 80% of people who took up baking said baking is stress relieving.

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T Level students secure employment after successful industry placements

Loretta Kiely, Niche Lead Business Analyst at Lloyds, said: “Liz’ level of work was incredibly high, she came up with new innovative ideas and was confident in her delivery. She was capable of taking it back to the users’ perspective, which is so important in Design work, and she displayed very well-rounded thinking.”

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How to Become an Engineer

An example of a day-to-day task for an engineer could be designing and testing a new component for a manufacturing process. This might involve using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software to create detailed plans, considering factors like material specifications and dimensions.

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The Future of Logistics: Why You Should Consider a Career in This Field

Roles in the logistics sector are more likely to be in high-priority areas of the Levelling Up agenda than jobs in other sectors. Since 2012, around four in ten new logistics jobs have been created in high-priority areas, compared to only one in four jobs in other industries.* Needless to say, the future is looking very bright for logistics!

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Six Great Reasons to Host an Industry Placement

Our students are eager to learn, brimming with curiosity, and often bring bold, creative ideas you may not have considered. Their enthusiasm is infectious — and it can spark new momentum across your workforce.  Workforce Development Work experience or a T Level industry placement Industry placement don’t just benefit the students — they’re a fantastic opportunity for your team too.

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The 4 Skills Employers Look for & How to Acquire Them

Good interpersonal skills will make you likeable and memorable – essential for making a good first impression on an employe  How to improve interpersonal skills Smile when meeting new people.  Express gratitude when someone helps you.  Seek feedback from trusted individuals about your communication style. 

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Celebrity Chefs to the Manchester College for Charity Launch

“It was really good working with Simon, it gave me a taste of what it was like working in a professional kitchen. “I learned lots of new things and it has been a really memorable experience. I’ll be going to Simon Wood’s restaurant in a couple of weeks for work experience and potentially an apprenticeship.”

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Degree Courses

It will help you further develop your career if you’re already in a job, or provide you with work-related learning options with relevant employers if this is a new career path. Like other types of university-level courses, foundation degrees are split into two disciplines: arts (FdA) and sciences (FdSc).

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