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Life in Manchester

Student Rewards Make the most of your time in Manchester, by saving money and getting extra perks! Theatre Catch a classic performance at The Royal Exchange, or a touring show at the Palace. Travel Around Manchester Getting to where you want to go is easy & affordable, in the city centre and around town.

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

Below we have compiled a list of automotive courses that you can take to help you get onto the right career path. Which Automotive course is right for you?   Level 1: Introduction to Automotive Industries  During the Level 1 Introduction to Automotive Industries course, learners will gain a foundational understanding of the automotive industry. 

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Adult Courses (Campaign Page)

For more information about how to get to college, visit the  Bee Network  colleges webpage  to find out everything you need to know about walking, cycling, bus and tram travel.

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The Gatsby Benchmarks: Still at the heart of educational reform

Then in January 2021 the Government published its White Paper, Skills for Jobs: Lifelong Learning for Opportunity and Growth (publishing.service.gov.uk) in which the Prime Minister introduced a Lifetime Skills Guarantee which states that everyone should have access to the learning and training they need throughout their lives. The White Paper focuses on the importance and value of technical education in light of continuous advances.  It also promotes the links between FE colleges and employers and recognises the role colleges will play in training a skilled and adaptable workforce of the future and sets out planned reforms to the further education and technical skills provision.

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English and Maths - Are they important subjects to have and what programmes are available at college

Also please note that although a student may do both English Language and English Literature at school (and both will be of value) it is English Language that is often specified for jobs, apprenticeships, further and higher education. What is the difference between GCSE and Functional Skills - is GCSE more accepted?

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Royal recognition for Student, Jak Stocks

In the future, my plan is to be a Behaviour Teacher or Specialist working with young people in schools and youth centres. When I attended the Onside Awards, I was surrounded by a great bunch of people and there was an amazing atmosphere. I loved celebrating everyones hard work. The spectacular occasion was hosted by BBC Radio 1 presenter, Dev Griffin and Capital Breakfast Show host, Vick Hope.

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Visual Arts tutor Rachael celebrates competition successes

Speaking about her consecutive successes, Rachael said: “These achievements mean a great deal to me. Alongside my teaching, I’ve worked incredibly hard over the last two years to develop my creative practice and it has been amazing to see this begin to blossom. 

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Students achieve GCSE success at The Manchester College

Principal Lisa O’Loughlin commented: “This year students sitting their GCSEs faced unprecedented challenges coupled with a great deal of uncertainty about how grades would be calculated in the run up to results day. Our student’s success is a testament to their hard work and perseverance and will hopefully provide them with the rewards they deserve after coming through this difficult situation. 

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Childhood Studies Pathways Shown at Careers Event

Childhood Studies Course Leader Nicola Dillon, who co-organised the event, commented: "It's important we support students with career progression and job opportunities so they are aware of all the avenues they can explore. "It was great to have guest speakers from the industry come in to help students with professional development, share their knowledge and prepare students for working in the sector".

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The Manchester College students explore career pathways as part of unique internal event

“Events such as Industry Week enable us to showcase the vast amount of talent that we have here at the College along with stakeholders seeing some of their future talent pipeline.  A huge thank you to everyone who has made this week such a great success!” Industry Week also coincided with National Careers Week, a one-week celebration of careers guidance across the UK.

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Students cook up four-course feast with Exose Grant

I just love giving back to the community and seeing how much the students get out of being involved in events like this.  It is also fantastic that I get to keep in touch with my former lecturer Mark Cooper, who I’ve always greatly looked up to and support him in enriching the learning of the students at The Manchester College.  

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Logistics

The Manchester College’s Logistics department has a proven track record of collaboration with the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) in getting people back into work, particularly in developing the LGV drivers and taxi drivers of tomorrow. Whether you fancy a career with Eddie Stobart, Royal Mail, DHL, Amazon or any one of the other thousands of companies working in this sector, a Logistics qualification at The Manchester College – the No.1 Further Education College in Greater Manchester for achievement* - can help you to get there.

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