Over 40 companies who offer work experience and work related activity to The Manchester College students were invited to attend an Employers Thank You ceremony in the Openshaw Lecture Theatre and collect a framed Certificate of Appreciation. The companies, from industry sectors including hospitality, construction and transport, have all arranged relevant high-quality work experience placements for 16 to 18-year-old students, a key Government requirement to boost employability.
View detailsRichard Marsh, CEO at the Youth Zone says “This Enterprise Project, the partnership with The Manchester College and our private sector support are a great example of how organisations can raise the aspirations of young people and nurture their enthusiasm for future careers.
View detailsOrigins Creatives is organised by UAL Awarding Body and provides art lovers, critics and industry professionals from the creative sector the chance to discover original creative talent from across the UK and celebrate students’ creativity and hard work. The free exhibition showcases work from some of the UK’s most talented students in FE institutions studying across the UAL subject areas of Art and Design, Fashion Business and Retail, Creative Media, Music Performance and Production and Performing Arts.
View detailsAll Greater Manchester’s nine further education colleges take part in, and host one of, the subject specific GM Skills Competitions where participants complete tasks and respond to briefs that challenge them to demonstrate their advanced skill level in their chosen sector. In this year’s competition students at The Manchester College demonstrated exceptional and advance skill levels to claim first overall prize in both the Performing Arts Competition and the Sport & Public Service Competition.
View detailsThe experience reflects The Manchester College’s commitment to providing students with real world, industry focused opportunities that support progression into employment across the hospitality and events sectors. Jill Riley, Assistant Principle for Business, Digital and Service Industries said: “It’s fantastic to see our Hospitality and Catering students involved in an event as high‑profile as the BRIT Awards.
View detailsIf you love tinkering with cars and are never happier than when you’re wearing overalls and figuring out how things work, a career in the automotive industry could be just around the corner. These days, most households have at least one car and many sectors rely on service vehicles, so there’s an ever increasing demand for skilled mechanics, fitters, managers and technicians. At The Manchester College - the No.1 Further Education College in Greater Manchester for achievement*, you’ll learn advanced techniques using state-of-the-art professional equipment.
View detailsThose who combine technical knowledge with strong communication and analytical skills will be best placed as the sector evolves. Start your accounting career at The Manchester College Our accounting and finance courses range from Level 1 through to Level 4 AAT, with day and evening options designed to fit around your life.
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View detailsThere are lots of opportunities to contribute as a Centre of Excellence employer, these include, but are not limited to; providing up to 2 weeks work placement, industry workshops, offering site visits, setting live briefs and much, much more. You can become a Centre of Excellence employer by providing Bronze or Silver award contributions.
View detailsTravelling to campus Harpurhey campus has excellent public transport links with 18 bus services and two Metrolink stops (Queens Road and Abraham Moss) within 1.3 miles of campus. We’ll even help you travel to college for free!* Visit our Travel Page to check your eligibility and find out more. *Terms and conditions apply Address Harpurhey Campus Rochdale Road Harpurhey Manchester M9 4AF Opening Times Building times Monday: 8.30am – 5pm Tuesday: 8.30am – 9pm Wednesday: 8.30am - 5pm Thursday: 8.30am – 5pm Friday: 8.30am – 5pm Reception times Monday: 8.30am – 4pm Tuesday: 8.30am – 6.30pm Wednesday: 8.30am - 4pm Thursday: 8.30am – 4pm Friday: 8.30am – 4pm Bus Routes Bus routes to Harpurhey Campus include: 52, 81, 112, 17, 64, 113, 131, 163, 88, 89, 118, 188, 77, 53, 115, 116, 151, 164.
View detailsThere is also bike parking and car parking on site. We’ll even help you travel to college for free!* Visit our Travel Page to check your eligibility and find out more. *Terms and conditions apply Address Openshaw Campus Ashton Old Road Openshaw Manchester M11 2WH Opening Times Building times Monday: 8am - 5pm Tuesday: 8am - 5pm Wednesday: 8am - 9pm Thursday: 8am - 9pm Friday: 8am - 5pm Reception times Monday: 8am - 4.30pm Tuesday: 8am - 4.30pm Wednesday: 8am - 6.30pm Thursday: 8am - 6.30pm Friday: 8am - 4pm Bus Routes Bus routes to Openshaw Campus include: C20, 219, 220, 221, 53, 203, 216, 201, 188, 205, 206.
View detailsFrom aligning music choices with brand identity to ensuring variety within the playlist options, they are gaining hands-on experience in the hospitality and entertainment sectors. Heidi Barlow, Head of Business Development and Brand Relationships at Avolta, said: “We're so pleased The Manchester College agreed to work with us on such an important part of our Amber Alehouse refurbishment project - this is a Manchester music bar so it was essential we reached out to locally-based, music enthusiasts to help us curate the iconic playlist.
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