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Green light for new The Manchester College city centre campus

Green light for new The Manchester College city centre campus - LTE Group has received planning permission from Manchester City Council to build a state-of-the-art campus for Creative and Digital Industries, in Manchester city centre for The Manchester College and UCEN Manchester The landmark four-storey development – due for completion from spring 2022 – is the centrepiece of the Group, College and UCEN Manchester’s masterplan to create the next generation of industry excellence.

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Activities / Groups

You could get involved with our Debate Club, Book Club, LGBTQ+ Club, Diversity Club, Arts & Crafts Club, SEND Social Clubs…and so much more! And if there isn’t a society for your passion, why not create your own? Just speak to the Enrichment Coordinator on your campus and they’ll support you to make it happen. 

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Practical Tips for Preparing for a Video Interview

If you know the interview will be recorded, then practise recording yourself answering some standard questions that could be asked. This way you can watch yourself back to see how you perform on camera. The more you practise, the easier it will become and you’ll start to be more natural. 4. Other considerations Dress appropriately.

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Staff Profile: Meet Julie Steadman

Within a few years I had dissolved my freelance business and was teaching full time delivering fashion on the 16-18 BTEC programmes at The Manchester College’s Moston, Harpurhey and Openshaw campuses. I eventually became the Programme Team Leader for Visual Arts (Openshaw campus) and had my first experience of managing staff.  I have always had a keen interest in student support so when a Deputy Campus Manager vacancy came up I decided I would try something different.

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Ian is king of the kitchen thanks to The Manchester College

I plan to complete my studies at a Level 3 before going on to study culinary arts at degree level. “I would definitely recommend the course as the combination of practical lessons with my very experienced tutor and the theory lessons have been both interesting and eye opening at every stage.

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The Manchester College and UCEN Manchester receive £2.8m to reduce carbon footprint

The project includes significant redevelopment of existing campuses and building a brand-new state-of-the-art campus in the centre of Manchester which will open in September this year. The disposal of several of sites later this year will enable further energy efficiency in the existing estate and improve the College’s position when minimising carbon and energy usage.> To support the Council in achieving their target and in line with their Low Energy and Carbon Agenda, the College’s City Campus Manchester has incorporated a number of design features to reduce carbon emissions, including improving the glazing g-values in order to limit solar gains and reduce cooling requirements and utilising high levels of insulation and air tightness to minimise heat loss.

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Rachel Curry takes over as new Principal

The project, which is the largest within the FE sector with a budget of £140 million, has seen the College consolidate its estate while developing brand new industry standard facilities at the College’s Openshaw, Wythenshawe and Harpurhey campuses as well as the opening of the brand-new state-of-the-art City Campus Manchester in the centre of Manchester in September 2022. Rachel has a strong track record in the further education sector, having started her career at the FE Funding Council (FEFC) where she spent 9 years, including leading investigations into underperforming colleges and overseeing the smooth transition from the FEFC to the Learning and Skills Council for all 13 Lancashire colleges.

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The A-m-a-z-i-n-g Power of Listening

When a customer feels heard and understood, the relationship you have with them will be more solid and ultimately lead to more business for you and your company. 2) Listen without working on your response " Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply ." (Stephen R. Covey). Listening is an art. We should all practise listening without working on our response. Give the person opposite you your full attention and don’t feel uncomfortable when there’s a break in the conversation.

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What Course Should I Take If I Want to Learn to Bake?

There has also been a 230% rise in home baking businesses, making many people successful in the art of baking and cake decorating. Equally, if what you are looking for is to learn a new hobby, or find an escape from your busy, everyday life, studies show that 80% of people who took up baking said baking is stress relieving.

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The Future of Logistics: Why You Should Consider a Career in This Field

We think hands-on experience is a crucial part of learning about logistics. You'll learn about logistics in state-of-the-art modern facilities with industry-standard training vehicles, specialist software and other sector-specific tools. A qualification from The Manchester College can help you jump-start your career with Eddie Stobart, Royal Mail, DHL, Amazon or one of the other thousands of companies working in logistics.

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Roadmap to Automotive Courses: A Guide for 16-18 Year Olds

You'll learn both theory and practical skills, like inspecting and fixing high-performance tires, doing front-wheel alignment, and working on clutches, exhausts, suspension, batteries, and brakes for light vehicles. 

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Travel, Tourism & Aviation

She was part of British Airways recruitment and promotion teams, which allowed her to serve members of the Royal Family and host VIP services. She was also a performance manager where she managed cabin crew onboard and delivered training in the Manchester and Belfast bases. Carla is keen to prepare learners to join the aviation world with passion and high standards.

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