Career paths are not linear anymore, so steer towards what you want, but don’t be afraid to change course as you navigate towards your employability goals. Remain flexible. Life is ever-changing.
View detailsI’m a Careers Adviser and love engaging with students every day face to face. I now do this over the phone of course, but it didn’t occur to me that it’s just as important to speak to your colleagues regularly too, until I heard about “virtual coffee breaks” .
View detailsA minimum of 5 working days’ notice must be given. Substitutes will be accepted on certain courses subject to prior notification. Courses will run subject to minimum numbers. Non-arrivals will be liable for the full cost of the course.
View details“Our journey to this started this summer with the launch of our Industry Excellence Academies, where students benefit from courses that are co-developed and co-delivered with employers, and our Centre’s of Excellence where they can develop the fundamental skills required for a future, aspirational, career.
View detailsYou’ve done us proud once again.” The College’s Art and Design courses are accredited by the University of the Arts London and are offered at its Northenden and Openshaw campuses in South and East Manchester and at Shena Simon, the College’s campus in Manchester city centre.
View detailsAnd it’s important we have a focused week to inspire people to join us.” Find out more about all our Performing Arts courses and details of our open day events .
View detailsWe spoke to Katie about her work, the challenges faced and what she hopes to achieve in the future. Name Katie O’Neill, 18, from Manchester. Course studied Level 3 Extended Diploma in Photography at The Manchester College. Currently studying BA Hons Photography at Falmouth University.
View detailsIf you want to study engineering, choose Construction and Engineering courses available at The Manchester College, or visit the Total People website to find out more about apprenticeships.
View detailsKitty Coles-Schottlander, studying Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design, said: “This course is super valuable to me, as is this opportunity with the Future Creatives project. It’s been a really good experience and it is just enjoyable to work with such reputable artists, creating such high-quality Art and to be a part of a close-knit community.”
View detailsOver the coming years Rachel will oversee the transition to the new College Vision 2027 strategy while further developing and building on the College’s Industry Excellence Academy model which helps prepare students for a successful and rewarding future career with courses which are co-developed and co-delivered with employer partners. Commenting on her appointment Rachel said: “My family and I live, study and work in Manchester, so I am acutely aware of what a privilege it is to lead The Manchester College in the city I love.
View detailsGold award Commitment to offering extended work placements Commitment to support mock interviews Commitment to providing employability support- guest speakers/demonstrations Your logo on all relevant website pages and materials Commitment to recruiting students/apprentices Development days – College staff invited to spend time in your business (Support training, business knowledge and relationship building) Support with course content and development Branded workshops with employer's logos Set live briefs for students to work on. Platinum award Some or all of the above, together with: Providing industry placements in preparation for, and during, T Level implementation Guaranteeing a job interview for work placement students.
View detailsEmployers are actively involved in helping us to identify the skills gaps in the local labour market to ensure our courses meet those needs and our students leave us with the relevant skills needed to be successful. This includes teaching our learners how to use some of this new technology in the workplace.
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