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National Careers Week

National Careers week runs from Monday 2 March to Friday 6 March and is a celebration of careers guidance and free resources in education across the UK. The aim is to provide a focus for careers guidance activity at an important stage in the academic calendar to help support young people leaving education.

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Student’s invited to apply to mentoring programme

Student’s invited to apply to mentoring programme - Students that want to apply for an industry mentor should register their interest with relevant subject tutors Level 3 students from The Manchester College are being offered free places on a mentoring programme funded by Greater Manchester Higher, representing an invaluable opportunity to engage with industry professionals.

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T Levels

How much of the T Level course is practical? You’ll spend approximately 20% of your time on practical learning through a 45 day industry placement. Where can I study T Levels?

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Online resources to get the most out of your study time

There are even digital packs for both tutors and students, training you on course specific learning in Construction, IT, Education and Childcare, Hairdressing and Health and Social Care. Your chances to succeed just became infinite!

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Creative & Digital Students Fly High After RSPB Experience

RSPB England’s Big Garden Birdwatch Campaign, the world’s largest garden wildlife survey runs from 28-30 January. To find out how to get involved and for a free guide, visit their website . You can also learn more about Creative & Digital Media courses at The Manchester College and apply today .

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In Conversation with an Events Management Alumnus

Thanks for chatting to us, Soraya, we have learned how important volunteering and gaining as much work experience in the industry during your course is. Good luck with everything and stay in touch!  

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Series of online events planned for National Careers Week

NCW Virtual Careers Fair is taking place all week and you can register for free HERE (now closed) Date Internal College Events External Events 1 st March Progression to Apprenticeships 11am – 12pm Book session In this session you will find out: What is an apprenticeship?

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Travel Around Manchester

There’s a whole network of routes around the area, both on tarmac and off-road, including the scenic ‘Fallowfield Loop’. You can even take advantage of free bike training lessons, which will help you learn how to maintain and fix your bike, and how to stay safe whilst cycling. On Foot Manchester's city centre is actually nice and compact, so often the best way to get around is simply to walk.

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Marcia’s lockdown snap wins prestigious competition

Marcia is still considering her options for when she graduates from the Centre of Excellence for Design and Visual Arts next year, including the possibility of progressing to a degree-level course. She’s adamant that no matter what, she will continue to be creative.  “I absolutely love the course here,” she said. “One of the things I’ve enjoyed the most is the opportunity to experiment and explore.

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Our Greater Manchester Mayor. Your Vote.

Candidates have made a diverse range of policy pledges on education and skills issues: such as providing free travel for 16-18-year-olds, through to establishing a ‘year of service’ for young people. Eight candidates have confirmed they are standing.

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DofE Programme Students Raise Funds for the Local Community

Even better, all the hard work complete during the summer months can be backdated, which means having fun and exploring in their free time still contributes to their programme. Here’s how you can access the programme from home: Volunteering: Walk a neighbour’s dog, shop for those who struggle to get to the shops or try some ideas from Leonard Cheshire’s 12-week guide to volunteering from home.

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How to Research Your Career Options

Here at The Manchester College, we have a range of guides on our blog to help you explore the right career options for you, including:  Choosing the Right Counselling Course for You The Future of Logistics: Why You Should Consider a Career in This Field How to Become an Engineer Your Roadmap to Automotive Courses: A Guide for 16-18 Year Olds Check out our blog for more! 

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