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Marcia’s lockdown snap wins prestigious competition

The light beyond the tombstones signals hope for the future, and the potential for new beginnings – the ‘new normal’ after lockdown. Life lessons learned from nature: accepting change, moving on and letting go.

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Can you boost your career with an evening course?

Five reasons to do an evening course One of the biggest benefits of evening courses is that they allow you to learn new skills and develop your existing talents.  Whether you want to build on your current knowledge or explore a completely new area, evening courses are an excellent option.

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“Agile Employability” - 5 skills you’ll need for tomorrow’s world

Take every opportunity to work on your computing and IT skills and learn something new in this area. Digital literacy is viewed as the most valuable tool for lifelong learning.  2) Adaptability  The way businesses operate is changing, and employees need to be flexible enough to be able to adapt with those changes.

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City Campus Manchester to host UAL symposium

City Campus Manchester to host UAL symposium - The Manchester College will proudly host the latest UAL Awarding Body symposium later this week.  The ‘Foundation in Art & Design Symposium, Challenging Conventions & Building Philosophy’ will take place at City Campus Manchester on Friday 27 February.  

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Podcasts keeping us productive

Listen Here For further resources including, research tools, study playlists, tasty recipes and updated FAQ's, visit our support and news pages . 

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Trade Union Education

Trade Union Term Dates Trade Union Education Brochure Explore our courses, meet our team members and find out we can help you make informed, positive actions for your colleagues. Download Latest Issue

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Foundation Learning

Where you'll learnMore about Foundation LearningKing's Trust 'Team Programme' Our 12 week King's Trust ‘Team Programme’ for 16-25 year olds aims to help you gain new skills, meet new friends and make a positive difference, giving you the opportunity to take part in your own group community project and action packed residential trip.

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Principal Lisa O’Loughlin comments on Higher Education Bill

At the same time, we have noted in our response to the Government consultation several key technical aspects of the TEF which we feel need to be resolved before it goes live if it is to be a success. “The bill will open up the market to new providers which in turn will widen participation in higher education. Again this has to be a good thing: it opens up more choice for people and the chance of more vocational courses tailored to what the economy needs, at a time when it is more important than ever that people get the right skills.

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Celebrating one year of T Levels

Celebrating one year of T Levels - T Level Transition Programme students received a special visit from the Department for Education on the same day The Manchester College held an end of year event for students studying the new technical qualification. 220 students on T Level and T Level Transition Programme courses at The Manchester College were invited to a celebratory event in the brand-new state-of-the-art sports facilities at the College’s Openshaw Campus to conclude the first year of delivery for the further education provider.

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Support our Health and Social Care students’ Mission Christmas collection

Students from The Manchester College’s Centre of Excellence for Health & Social Care are supporting Hits Radio’s ‘ Mission Christmas ’ campaign, which collects new and unwrapped Christmas presents for children living in poverty across Greater Manchester. The Level 3, Group B students decided that, as part of their Volunteering Tutorial topic and in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, they wanted to help vulnerable children in the Manchester area.

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Essential Young People Employability Skills for 2025 and Beyond

Read more: Top 7 Growing Industries and How Our Courses Prepare You for Them The 10 must-have employability skills for 2025 1. Adaptability Change is constant. Whether it’s learning new technology or adjusting to new ways of working, being flexible makes you an asset in any workplace. 2. Digital fluency Comfortably using digital tools, project management platforms, AI systems and communication apps is now basic survival in most careers. 3.

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T Level Science student secures job at Cancer Research UK

To find out about how to get the best of your industry placement, check out our latest blog . 

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