“The students were really excited and couldn’t wait to get involved. This has been a really quick, fun, different assessment method which has opened up their eyes to different careers by showcasing what it involves, rather than just explaining it to them.
View detailsChef and TV presenter James Martin said his advice to students starting out in the industry would be to gain as much work experience as possible. He said: “Work experience has a massive benefit, everyone should get some form of work experience to have an idea of what the job will be like. “To succeed you must work with great people, strive to work for the best and never sit on your laurels.
View detailsThe students were brilliant, highly engaged and delightful to teach. They worked hard and I can see great results coming out from this hard work. They are wonderful learners and always keen for more to learn. “Despite the difficult social situation we are all in, I think the Summer School was a great idea to connect the students with the team and with their future classmates, to prepare them for September 2020.
View detailsAndrew Jepson “What makes The Manchester College different is that we offer the NQF course, which is the new BTEC, at Level 3. There is more of a focus on programming and coding. We also offer C # programming and things like HTML, CSS and Java Script, and we ensure we keep up to date with the latest industry developments.
View details“However, while the value of what colleges deliver is more important than ever before, the funding we receive to deliver the skills which multiple industrial sectors are crying out for remains below 2010 levels in real terms.
View detailsHats off to the graduates of 2017 - It was smiles all round at Bridgewater Hall for The Manchester College’s 2017 graduation ceremony. We celebrated more than 800 students who completed higher education qualifications at the College this academic year.
View detailsBuilding Transferable Skills for Improved Employability - Whether you're a student, a recent graduate, or looking to enter a career, understanding and showcasing transferable skills is crucial. In fact, 55% of employers said they value transferable skills when hiring a new employee. In this blog, we'll explore what transferable skills are, why employers value them, and, most importantly, how you can develop and demonstrate them through everyday experiences including those gained on college courses at TMC.
View detailsCandidate hereSafeguarding Safeguarding is a term that covers many things – all to do with making sure students are safe, healthy, protected from harm and enjoy positive wellbeing. An important part of the college’s role is to equip students to deal with situations that put their well-being at risk, both in college and outside, and both now and in the future.
View detailsShe said: “I’ve always had an interest in politics since the Conservatives came into power when I was eight and I saw the effects of their policies on my community. “I’m over the moon to get my place at Salford. I’m going to join lots of societies and get a good degree. I’m hoping to be a lecturer in politics or become a Labour MP.”
View detailsOrganised by the College careers team , the Business and Computing Department and Manchester Digital, the event was designed to introduce pupils from local schools to the digital industry, and the careers on offer, as part of the Digital Futures programme. 30 students from Thornleigh Salesian College and Manchester Communication Academy, attended on the day, where they received advice and guidance from a wide range of tech professionals from a diverse set of industry backgrounds.
View detailsShe was brave and honest in telling her story, and in doing so has created some beautiful illustrations. It's amazing that she exhibited in London and I am sure this is just the beginning for her."
View detailsUltimately, to see our College’s students walk away winners capped everything off and I couldn’t be prouder of them. This isn’t the end of our students’ journey though, as the competition also serves as a feeder for the national WorldSkills competitions.
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