So, developing a flexible and enquiring mindset is key for students at every stage of their journey to work or Higher Education. Each sector has its own hidden jobs and innovations and we’ll look at these in future editions of this blog. Let’s start with Digital Tech – a sector which is undergoing rapid transformation, not least here in the North West (alongside Advanced Materials, such as graphene, and the move towards a Green Economy).
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View detailsThe factors for these vary from the individuals’ perceptions of employers’ response to health conditions, size of the employer, support in the work place and accessibility of the industry sector. Consequently, many disabled people are more than likely to work part-time, in lower-skilled occupations, within the public sector, or become self-employed.
View detailsRachel Curry, Principal of The Manchester College and UCEN Manchester, and Deputy CEO of LTE Group , commented: We are delighted to have been selected as a Technical Excellence College for Digital Technologies and are excited to start delivering collaboratively to develop the skills and training that will help meet the skills need in high-demand job sectors across the region. The focus on supporting the thriving cyber-security and AI sectors will open opportunities for the communities served by the wide network of colleges and providers across the region.
View detailsStudents roll up their sleeves for local charity - Students at The Manchester College put their catering skills to good use when they visited the Beacon drop-in centre on Bloom Street in Manchester city centre to prepare and serve lunch to the city’s homeless people.
View detailsOver recent years supporting education has become integral to Simpsons core business principles, we are now working with The Manchester College supporting the automotive sector, addressing the skills gap in the industry. We deliver excellence by recruiting and training only the very best and most passionate staff.
View detailsRecent years have seen significant developments in the education and skills sector, both nationally and regionally. In Greater Manchester alone changes such as the area review, devolved government and the Northern Powerhouse have played an integral role in the region’s skills priorities and educational needs.
View detailsIt goes without saying that we’re looking forward to collaborating with Silverchip to offer our students unparalleled learning experiences in the digital sector. Additionally, Silverchip will set live, industry-standard briefs for the College’s digital students, offer student mentoring and sit on the College’s Industry Advisory Board.
View detailsBuilding the Future of Construction: Construction Courses at TMC - Leading employers in the construction sector attended The Manchester College to meet the first students on the new Architectural and Construction Engineering Scholarship.
View detailsThe campaign’s call for increased funding for the further education sector comes ahead of the Chancellor’s Spring Budget and as college finances remain below what they were in 2010 in real terms according to figures from the Institute for Fiscal Studies.
View detailsBecoming a coder offers a highly rewarding career, with tonnes of opportunities across multiple sectors. As computing technologies continue to evolve, the demand for coding skills is booming globally. In the UK, Manchester stands out for its rapidly growing fintech sector, which has created an ever-growing job market for qualified coders.
View detailsFocus on Engineering: A High-Demand Career with a Bright Future - Engineering is a diverse and broad sector; you could find yourself working on projects that range from creating buildings in your local community to space aircraft in aerospace engineering.
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