In preparation for the national launch of the new T-Levels , we’ve been organising and supporting these extended placements for the past two academic years on government-led pilots.
View detailsIf you are undecided about your career path, volunteering is a chance to try something new. Helping out at an urban gardening project, for example, could lead to self-employment as a gardener or setting up your own social enterprise in another district.
View detailsTotal People are an apprenticeship provider that The Manchester College works closely with, and they offer a range of apprenticeship opportunities. Some additional good starting points are the Find an Apprenticeship and Amazing Apprenticeships websites. Sponsored Degrees Sponsored degrees generally combine full-time study, paid work experience and reduced tuition fees.
View details"We wanted to make it feel like a home-from-home environment and develop an alternative to the cold, un-welcoming feeling that is so often found in a lifeless empty studio."' - Manchester Evening News
View detailsWe’ve got a whole host of clubs and societies for you to get involved with, whether you’re new to the hobby or a passionate fan already. It’s also very easy to set up your own club or society, just send an email to your Students’ Union at SU@ucenmanchester.ac.uk .
View detailsPainted a picture worthy of an art gallery? Whether it’s a dance routine you’ve choreographed, a new t-shirt you’ve made or a poem you’ve written - if you’ve created it, we want to see it! There’s an ASOS voucher worth £100 up for grabs for the winner, with a £50 voucher for the runner-up.
View detailsFinance Finance Along with business and accountancy, finance is one of the top three industries in Greater Manchester with the most growth, and it shows no signs of slowing. By 2020, almost 8,000 new jobs are expected in this sector, with over 11,000 openings every year for those with the skills and expertise to advance their career!
View detailsEating out and socialising is one of our favourite pastimes, and if you want to help make these occasions entertaining, enjoyable and memorable for all the right reasons, then a career in hospitality and catering could be just for you. And by 2020, there’s likely to be over 5,000 new jobs to fill! You might begin as a waiter, waitress or bar staff, being the friendly face that keeps everything flowing smoothly, or you could be working as an assistant cook in the kitchen preparing delicious food.
View detailsThe Manchester College and PureGym Get Students Employed - Thanks to a new partnership with PureGym , who operate over 340 locations nationwide, eligible second year students on the Level 3 Personal Training and Sport Science course at The Manchester College who successfully complete a work placement will be guaranteed a job interview at the end of their studies.
View detailsMy Africa! and Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom earned him Manchester Evening News Theatre Awards. He was also a familiar face on screen, appearing in Coronation Street and Love Actually. Beyond his performances, Wyllie’s dedication to theatre saw him serve on the boards of the Royal Exchange Theatre, Contact Theatre, and HOME arts centre in Manchester.
View detailsThe Manchester College launches Connect2College - The Manchester College has launched a new programme to help prepare Y11 & 10 students for beginning their time at College. The Connect2College programme is designed to support students during their extended break from education and help them tackle some of the challenges they are facing in these uncertain times.
View detailsYou can also use your Linked In profile to advertise the fact that you are looking for work experience. Visit the local companies you are interested in, speak to their reception and hand in your CV for consideration. You can also phone and ask for the right person to speak to regarding work experience.
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