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What Can You Do with a Level 3 Computing Qualification?

My aim is to become a software developer for a social media company as they tend to be most innovative and at the forefront of new developments. With the rise of AI-driven social platforms, app-based ecosystems, and global connectivity, ambitions like Rehan’s are more relevant than ever.

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UK Skills Shortages in 2025: Closing the Skills Gap with TMC

You’ll find that it is often a winding path, made up by taking opportunities as they present themselves and trying new things. Continuing to invest in your own personal development by updating skills and knowledge is essential. You can get impartial help from qualified Careers Professionals .

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Breaking down barriers to education

Breaking down barriers to education - Lisa O’Loughlin, Principal, The Manchester College Widening participation in education has been a key focus across the sector in recent years. In fact as we have seen in the news in past weeks, the government has tasked universities with targeting disadvantaged groups in a bid to get them into higher education.

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Ashleigh encourages adult learners to “Go for it” after Access to HE course

"It has been no doubt challenging for students and the tutors to adapt to online learning with new software. Even being a distance learner, the college tutors are in regular contact via teams, phone or email. They guide you through and help you with identifying strengths and weaknesses and helping you to improve not only academically but as a person.

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The Manchester College Students in Platinum Jubilee Pageant

Divano Gordon and Jordan-Louis Chisholm worked on the photoshoot, alongside fellow students Mya Ellis, Marcus Hough, Paris Bate, Isabella Ekwugha and Conner Perry.    On hearing the news their poster had been chosen, Jordan said: “It was just surreal, I don't think there are any other words I could pick. It had been months since the shoot and so to hear that one of our photographs had been chosen for something so momentous as to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee has left me at a total loss for words.”

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Stand out from the crowd - how to showcase your skills and build your USP

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.

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Inspirational student shares story of overcoming his stammer

Faizan 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.

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T Level Students Join Business Industry Day with Barclays

“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 .

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Teacher Education

Help inspire the next generation Explore our courses in Teaching, Counselling and more. Related news

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T Level Health vs BTEC Health and Social Care: Which Is Right for You?

Designed for the future of healthcare Healthcare is changing fast with new technologies, digital records, and a growing focus on patient-centred care. The T Level Health curriculum has been created in partnership with the NHS and healthcare employers to reflect these developments.

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Exhibition invite for former photography student Katie

With 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. 

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Students Get Work-Ready Skills with Enterprise Project

Student 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.”

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