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“Not just opening mail” - How to get the most out of work experience

This will show your interest and motivation. Make sure you plan your travel route in advance, and find out at least two ways/different modes of transport to get there so that you don’t arrive stressed on the first morning.

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Beauty therapy student hopes to get Greater Manchester Skills competitions nailed

Beauty therapy student hopes to get Greater Manchester Skills competitions nailed - A multi-award winning beauty therapy student and her fellow classmates from The Manchester College get their chance to shine once again when they join more than 100 students from across the region to show off their skills in an annual competition.

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Fees, Finance & Funding

Learner Support Fund Policy 16-18 Study Programme 2025/2026 Learner Support Fund Policy 19+ Programme of Study Award and Advanced Learner Loans 2025/26 DownloadsFind out more You questions answered Got a question for the Careers and Welfare team? Fees, Finance & Funding

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Register nowMusicLevel 3 Music Production - Taster Activity 15 April, 9:45am - 12pm Join us for a taster session to explore your chosen September course. You’ll get a deeper insight into what you’ll study, meet your tutors, and connect with fellow students who will be in your group. It’s a great chance to feel prepared, confident, and excited for the year ahead.

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How to Get the Most Out of Your Industry Placement

This will show your interest and motivation when you meet the employer – especially if there is a selection process or interview involved. Plan your journey: make sure you plan your travel route in advance and find out at least two ways/different modes of transport to get there so that you don’t arrive stressed on the first morning.

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If “words don’t come easy”… – the right phrases and vocabulary to use in a job interview (and on you

and this is a good opportunity to show them how you share their corporate values.  Preparing a good stock of phrases in advance can save you getting tongue-tied at interview. It will also help to increase your active business vocabulary in general and build your confidence for any situation where you have to describe yourself or your abilities.

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Future-Proof Your Career: Tips for Choosing the Right Computing Course

Pay attention to the hands-on components of the curriculum as well; a good education that combines theoretical knowledge with real-world applications can enhance your skills and get you ready for higher education or the workforce.   Check for work placements and internships Still not sure what course to do?

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Jumpstart Your Tech Career with Free Coding Courses in Manchester

Level 3 coding practices Our Level 3 Coding Practices course is perfect for beginners to coding, offering a comprehensive introduction to coding essentials.

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The Manchester College hosts first-ever High School Hack

In partnership with technology event company HAC100, and sponsored by AO.com, over 30 14-15 year olds from six Greater Manchester high schools competed in an all-day hackathon on Tuesday 25 June.     Claire McDonald, Managing Director at HAC100, said: “It’s such an exciting event, especially when you uncover coding talent!

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Altom enters industry and starts dream career after ESOL course

While studying full-time for the past three years, completing his ESOL Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications, Altom also studied programming with local charitable organisation, Code Your Future . All that hard work has now paid off as Altom has secured a full-time job as a Software Engineer at Stockport company Dai .

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College students set to compete in national Young Pastry Chef finals

They have had to put extra sessions in at College to train and all their hard work is paying off. "Getting to the finals is a massive bonus and sets a great example of what students can achieve here with us on our courses.

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Practical Tips for Preparing for a Video Interview

It shows you have an interest in the organisation you are applying to. It may be helpful to have notes just off-screen to prompt you. These could be short phrases or key words that you want to work into your answers. The interviewer won’t be able to see anything you have just off screen.

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