Building your brand Build on your experiences and expand your profile by doing work experience, an industry placement, or taking on more responsibility in your part-time work. Find a mentor who can introduce you to new people and networks as well as helping you discuss your USP and how you can develop it further. Take every opportunity to read up on successful people and listen to inspirational speakers.
View detailsFaizan has been sharing his story in the hope of inspiring others, appearing on BBC North West Tonight and Radio Manchester , ITV Granada Reports and even in the Manchester Evening News and Daily Mail . He has also built up a following on Instagram , where he shares his daily challenges and speech techniques.
View detailsThis isn’t the end of our students’ journey though, as the competition also serves as a feeder for the national WorldSkills competitions. So, we might have some more good news to share in the not too distant future. Stuart added: “A special mention also goes to our College’s Student Ambassadors, who played a vital role on the day by ensuring all participants were comfortable and knew where they needed to be at what time.
View details“Our Employability and Partnership Co-Ordinator, Lucy Brett, did an incredible job pulling everything together and we hope that the event signifies the start of a new chapter for our partnership with Barclays, which will see the bank work with our employability, SEND and high needs students." You can explore Business and Professional courses at The Manchester College and apply today .
View detailsWith my Final Major project coming up, I thought that this would be a new area within photography for me to explore, and also a way for me to become involved with the homeless community, gain knowledge and help to raise awareness of the issue.
View detailsStudent Zaneeb Hussain Akhtar said: “I’ve really enjoyed it, and we’ve met loads of new people. I particularly enjoyed learning leadership skills such as how to motivate, encourage and support other people.” Fellow student Wessaf Mahmood said: “The project has given us the independence to create and produce our own project to tight deadlines, and also the confidence to pitch our ideas.”
View detailsStudents take part in media camp to help charity plan for landmark occasion - As part of a two-day media camp at The Manchester College’s brand-new City Campus Manchester, students pitched their ideas for a celebratory event to make the 21st anniversary of one of the College’s long-standing partners, The Ideas Foundation.
View detailsI have been known to work 18-hour days which have caused me to suffer burn-outs. Despite the fact that I still get new ideas, my brain works faster than my fingers! So as an entrepreneur it’s very important to find some “down-time” for yourself – always a challenge when you are busy and driving your business forward.
View detailsOption 3: Employment Starting work after college Perhaps you decide that after finishing your college course, you want to enter the labour market and find your first job in a new caree r. This works best for those careers where you don’t need a higher-level qualification, or for those who prefer to get started in their career first and then build up their experience.
View detailsAnd we are continually meeting the ever changing demands of the industry by introducing new techniques, such as microblading, laser and epilation, which opens up more pathways for the learners.” Zara Prior, Barbering tutor “I’m seeing a lot of barbers who have been in the business for 20 years coming back for their qualification, and that is because of a change in the law which requires them to have a certificate to get insurance.
View detailsRoles in the logistics sector are more likely to be in high-priority areas of the Levelling Up agenda than jobs in other sectors. Since 2012, around four in ten new logistics jobs have been created in high-priority areas, compared to only one in four jobs in other industries.* Needless to say, the future is looking very bright for logistics!
View detailsOur students are eager to learn, brimming with curiosity, and often bring bold, creative ideas you may not have considered. Their enthusiasm is infectious — and it can spark new momentum across your workforce. Workforce Development Work experience or a T Level industry placement Industry placement don’t just benefit the students — they’re a fantastic opportunity for your team too.
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