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Pastry student Jessica is climbing high at The Ivy Spinningfields

Jessica, who starts her Level 3 qualification in September, said: “Coming to The Ivy Spinningfields has been really good, I’ve learned so many skills in this new environment and by working with new people. “I’ve definitely improved my communication skills, and I’ve learned how to work quickly.

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Themed Events Throughout the year, you’ll see the college taken over every few weeks by a new theme, cause or awareness event. We want to help you understand and talk about a range of different issues, so we arrange lots of different activities to tie in with special themes.

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How Can You Increase Your Salary in Manchester?

When you're genuinely excited about your job, you'll find yourself driven to excel, constantly seeking new challenges, and continuously upskilling.   This motivation can propel you to new heights without fear of burnout. A career that lacks passion can lead to demotivation and a lack of drive.

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Future-Proof Your Career: Tips for Choosing the Right Computing Course

You can do this by regularly engaging with websites such as TechRadar , Computing.co.uk , and ComputerWeekly to access the latest insights in the UK IT industry.  Subscribe to newsletters from industry leaders like the British Computer Society and explore online learning platforms like Coursera to upskill and adapt to the changing demands of the field.   

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The Manchester College Celebrates MBE Honour

The Manchester College Celebrates MBE Honour - A member of The Manchester College executive team has been awarded an MBE in this year’s New Year honours list for services to further education. Jennifer Foote joined The Manchester College in 2013 as Company Secretary and General Counsel.

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Once in a lifetime trip to India to make charity film

Students from the college are in India making a film about the Foundation’s work, while another group of students will create a new website for the charity. Jack Grindrod and Darryl Borbitey, both studying on our BA Visual Communication and Creative Media course, are into the second week of their journey to India, along with tutor, Heath Olive.

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Dancer Holly steps into the spotlight

“Doing so many different styles of dance at the College really broadened my horizons and gave me the appetite to try new stuff and get involved with something like the National Youth Dance Company .” Holly, who will begin her final year of study with us in September, has been invited back to the company to participate in its 2017/18 season of performances.

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Duke of Edinburgh Award

Whether you need help finding a volunteering opportunity, taking part in physical exercise or developing a new skill, you’ll have the support you need to get off to the best possible start and stay on track throughout the duration of your programme!

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Creative Media students attend early Love, Simon screening following 20th Century Fox workshop

Creative Media students attend early Love, Simon screening following 20th Century Fox workshop - Our Level 3 Creative Media students got an exclusive viewing of new movie Love, Simon ahead of its release following their work on a week-long media camp with studio 20th Century Fox. The students were tasked with creating a digital campaign to promote the film, with teams pitching their ideas to representatives from 20 th Century Fox.

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Performing Arts at The Manchester College

Several of my former students have set up their own theatre companies and are paving their own pathways and opportunities. Because of new platforms for sharing art, and new innovations in cross disciplinary arts, there are more opportunities out there. Gaining a qualification in the Performing Arts “Like any other subject, you need skill.

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Automation and its effects on the labour market

This in theory would ease the worker’s job, allowing them to do more and create new work, which may use skills at a lower risk of automation, such as assisting and caring for others, thinking creatively, teaching and guiding others (Economicmodelling.co.uk, 2019). 

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Adult Education Funding: Your Questions Answered

Adult education funding is the financial support allocated to provide learning opportunities for adults beyond compulsory education. It empowers adults to acquire new skills, gain qualifications and pursue personal or professional development without the burden of finances. Its primary purpose is to address the diverse learning needs of adults, whether it's improving basic literacy and numeracy, gaining vocational skills for employment, or pursuing higher education.

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