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Pamela Advances Through NHS Ranks After Work Academy Course
The catalyst for this journey was a visit to the Job Centre, followed by a ten-week course with The Manchester College. “The Job Centre advisor talked to me about a nursing assistant role, as there were lots of vacancies in this area,” Pamela explained. “I was very sceptical as I had never done a care job before.”
View detailsInspirational student shares story of overcoming his stammer
“Another obstacle that I face is that I get tired easily and can’t walk long distances. When I was born, a nurse said to my mum, “Your son will never win a race.” I won a 100m race in high school once and I rang my mum straight away to tell her I won and proved that nurse wrong.
View detailsAnimal Care
In the local community, roles are often available for veterinary nurses and animal charities are regularly in need of those with the skills to rescue and take care of pets. Further afield, you could follow a career as a zookeeper, nature reserve manager, marine biologist or even a genetic researcher!
View detailsChildhood Studies
You could be influencing the development of young people in a number of different ways, helping them to learn through play at a young age as a nursery nurse, or teaching them essential life skills as a primary school teacher. Rewarding, well-paid career opportunities are open in every position.
View detailsHealth and Social Care
As well as earning an average salary of around £30,000 per year, you’ll also get to help people every single day – doing what exactly is entirely up to you! Nurses and care workers are always in constant demand, or you could focus on social work careers, such as becoming a youth worker, occupational therapist or social services manager.
View detailsStep up to a degree this January
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View detailsThe Manchester College celebrates students’ achievements
Grace O’Reilly is one student celebrating after gaining a Grade 6 in English and is looking forward to starting an Access to Higher Education Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery this September. Grace said: “All my tutors have been fantastic and I’ve really enjoyed my classes. The best thing about studying at The Manchester College is that I’ve been able to acquire skills and qualifications that will allow me to move on, secure a better job and create opportunities for the future.
View detailsTop industries in Greater Manchester
You could work directly for the NHS, in private hospitals, laboratories, and residential and nursing home settings. Some examples of careers include social worker, doctor, nurse, support worker, healthcare scientist, housing advisor, and occupational therapist.
View detailsFormer student Tegan is now top technician
And if you are wanting to work the RSPCA you would need a Level 3 qualification. A lot of my peers have gone on to become veterinary nurses or continued their studies, I also know students who have gone on to work in a zoo. But this is my dream job, because it’s so varied.
View detailsAnimal Management Course: Turn Your Passion into a Career
“Some of our students go into industry, or onto apprenticeships and universities, some may choose to go into veterinary nursing, focus on behaviours and psychology, the RSCPA and marine biology. We even have a student currently who’s looking at a career in the construction industry and is interested in the effect on wildlife when building.
View detailsWarm welcome for Bermuda visitors
Student Jahdiah Symminds, from Cedar Bridge Academy, said: “Today has been pretty good and I’ve enjoyed taking part in everything. I want to study nursing and childcare so I’m looking for a suitable college for me.” Student George Peets, from Berkeley, said: “Ideally, I want to be a professional rugby player, but I'd also love a career in sports medicine or physiotherapy.”
View detailsAshleigh encourages adult learners to “Go for it” after Access to HE course
Adult learner Ashleigh Wilson is encouraging potential adult learners to pursue their dream careers after completing an Access to Higher Education course in Nursing and Midwifery . After realising she wasn’t getting job satisfaction in her digital solutions role, Ashleigh returned to education last year aged 33.
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