What are T Levels? T Level is short for ‘Technical Level’. T Levels are a new two-year technical qualification for those aged 16 -18 and will provide students with a high-quality technical alternative to A-Levels, combining classroom learning with an extended industry placement.
View detailsThe Instagram takeover replaces a planned week-long display of work at Manchester Central Library and will start on Monday 15 June. A new set of images will be added to Instagram each day of that week. The first images will be available to view online from Monday 15 June via Library Live , with a direct link to the Manchester Libraries Instagram pages to view in more detail.
View detailsIndustry experts, including guests from Kidzrus and Vision for Education, attended the event to highlight the wide range of established and new career opportunities available in the early years and education sectors. Childhood Studies Course Leader Nicola Dillon, who co-organised the event, commented: "It's important we support students with career progression and job opportunities so they are aware of all the avenues they can explore.
View detailsTo become finalists, the students had to nominate themselves before Creative Media Tutor, Katy Rushton, provided a supporting statement for each application. Upon receiving the news, Katy said: “I’m so proud of Claire, Lily and Vicky, particularly because it took a lot of courage and self-belief for our students to nominate themselves for the awards.
View detailsShe said: “I decided to quit my job and commit full-time to studying for a new career in criminal law and I’m so happy I’ve achieved what I need to start my degree. “I’d 100 per cent recommend The Manchester College and UCEN Manchester.
View detailsT Levels: Your progression options - T Levels are still quite new, and you may not be 100% sure on what they are or what your progression options are following completion. What are T Levels?
View detailsThe Visual Arts students had taken part in a competition run by Singapore Airlines as part of the company’s celebrations to launch new non-stop routes from Manchester Airport to Singapore. Following the catwalk show, a panel of judges from Singapore Airlines, Manchester Airport and The Manchester College, sat down to choose the overall winner.
View detailsHis vast experience includes Executive Chef at Ripley Castle and Head Chef at Marco Pierre White New York Italian. Kevin Said “There is a significant rise in freelancing and catering gigs that have kinder working hours but it’s important that young chefs still gain the skills and capabilities they would need for traditional or high-end cooking.
View detailsThe two-day event, which was opened by the Dean of UCEN Manchester, Michael Walsh, took place in the brand-new, state-of-the-art sports facilities at our Openshaw Campus and featured inspirational talks from guest speakers, including Adam Corbally, a finalist on hit show ‘The Apprentice’.
View detailsChristine explained: “We started to discuss Colleges Week before our students returned for the new academic year so, there has been a lot of hard work involved and I can’t wait to see things come together. I know first-hand that something remarkable happens at our College every day but, Colleges Week gives us the opportunity to take a step back and shine a spotlight on the skills our students are learning thanks to our incredible staff.
View detailsCollege announce new partnership to form Manchester Rugby League Academy - The Manchester College is partnering with Manchester Metropolitan University and Manchester Rangers Rugby League club to develop a unique rugby league academy based at the Platt Lane sports complex in South Manchester.
View detailsDanae Brown, who’s also on the Level 3 Extended Diploma Nail Technologies course, added: Competitions are great for challenging yourself and finding new techniques to bring your ideas to life. It’s helped me to develop my skills and ideas, and is great way of having fun! Tutor Helen Jones said: “The students have put a lot of effort into the WorldSkills competition and they’re reaping the rewards.
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