Kylie's teammate Lily, a Level 3 Motion Design and Animation student, also spoke enthusiastically about the experience, saying: "I really enjoyed the boot camp and winning with my teammates was great. It was amazing to talk to industry professionals and asking questions about my future was something I'd never normally get to do."
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View detailsThey interviewed our Deputy Principal Barry Atkins (interview starts at 1:18:35), a range of students (interviews at 1:54:24 and 2:07:30) and some of our employer partners (interview at 2:51:40) who talked about the benefits of technical education routes; where the qualifications allowed them to progress to university, apprenticeships and direct employment; and how T Levels develop the skills that employers are looking for in their future employees!
View detailsI wanted to come back to education because I’d worked a lot of dead-end retail jobs and I didn’t feel valued or appreciated in those realms. I did those jobs because I thought I didn’t want to deal with the stress of education, so I picked seemingly straightforward jobs to get me by.
View detailsIt’s a great opportunity for me to give something back to the local community. The students prepared a delicious meal of soups, sandwiches and cake which they served to over 50 people.
View detailsHe has done everything he has been asked to do, and is great at knuckling down.” Hilary Orr, Employer Engagement Lead at The Manchester College, said: “This is a great example of how work experience can lead to employment, giving the learner a necessary insight into their desired career field.
View detailsThe industry placements scheme is a great way to nurture talent and tap into a future pipeline for recruitment, whilst also developing our work force and work place mentoring skills.”
View detailsAssistant Principal Carol Whitworth added: “We’re delighted to welcome SCI-U on board as our newest industry partner and are thrilled that they will be supporting our delivery of technical beauty courses, recognising the value of our career-focused approach.” “With this partnership, our students will be uniquely qualified to fill the growing demand for skilled beauty professionals and we look forward to seeing them progress on to exciting and rewarding career paths.”
View detailsSmart Futures is a 10-month programme that includes paid work experience for Year 12 students, geared towards improving their chances of getting a job or going on to higher education. Budding accountant Freshta (pictured above) was thrilled to experience the kind of environment she aspires to forge a career in.
View detailsWomen in Construction Week is a time of year that’s important to celebrate all the great initiatives and work of women within the industry, bringing to force the opportunities that are available to women in construction today.
View detailsOlivia Norton, a Music and Performance student at City Campus Manchester, really enjoyed Elesha's talk in her lesson, saying: "It was great hearing about the resilience that she has displayed during her career to get her to where she is. It's also nice to hear a different perspective about the industry as she has taken a different path to success.
View detailsMichelle Rigg - Director of Foundation Learning Michelle has worked in youth work and education for over 30 years and at The Manchester College for the last 22. She became Director of the Foundation Learning and Student Support in 2022 after more than 15 years as a Curriculum Lead.
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