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Manchester Student Homes offer lots of useful services. All landlords that they approve must meet a code of standards set up by the organisation. They can check your housing contract before you sign to make sure everything’s legal and up to current standards.

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5 Ways to Help You Find Work Experience

Work experience is a great way for college students to get a head start in their careers. It can help you develop skills, build your network, and explore different career paths.

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The Manchester College’s Employability Bootcamp with Ideas Foundation wins prestigious award

Rather than just turning up to a building to meet someone they’ve never met, they get to meet their mentor beforehand, have a dialogue and put a plan in place. “Students who wouldn’t normally get the chance to network can now get their foot in the door and experience things that were only previously available to the more advantaged in society.”

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Home Working: My Top 10 Survival Tips

You can change your hours to suit your other commitments. My employer has been great in allowing us to book time off by the hour if needed. They also understand that we are facing new challenges in this unprecedented situation. 

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How Young Professionals Can Build a Brand on Social Media

The more active you are, the more value you'll get out of LinkedIn  How to use LinkedIn to get a job LinkedIn can be a game-changer in your job search as a young professional.

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Calling All Employers!

In preparation for the national launch of the new T-Levels , we’ve been organising and supporting these extended placements for the past two academic years on government-led pilots. We therefore have the know-how and track record to make it a great experience for both you and the student you choose to host. What’s in it for your business? Talent pipeline: Your placement student could be a potential future employee and a 50-day placement is a great chance to get them invested in your company’s mission, values and brand and seeing how they perform day to day Upskilling current staff: Think you don’t have the capacity to host a learner?

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How to Choose Which College Course You Should Take

If you’re worried about feeling isolated, remember that colleges like TMC offer numerous ways to make friends and provide lots of support to make sure you have a great student experience.  How many courses can I take in college? The number of courses you can take depends on the college and your schedule.

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Our Student Siena celebrates GCSE success

Every time students have to resit an exam, it can chip away at their confidence. But my advice to them is to make sure they get the pass and then it is done. To learn more about the hundreds of courses available at The Manchester College and enrol, view our course finder . 

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T Level Science student secures job at Cancer Research UK

Jabinda Silva Lobo, T Level Science Course Leader at The Manchester College, commented: "I am delighted for Henry, he has worked so hard for this. His career is off to a great start, and he can start putting his knowledge into practice for such a worthwhile cause." Sally Cooper, Head of Science at the College, added: “We are all proud of Henry.

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Famous faces feature in student photography exhibition

Famous faces feature in student photography exhibition - Musicians Clint Boon and The Happy Mondays, boxer Ricky Hatton and poet Lemn Sissay are just some of the famous faces from Greater Manchester that feature in a stunning photography exhibition by students from The Manchester College. Over 30 movers and shakers who have influenced Manchester life and made a cultural difference to the city have been photographed for the ‘Greater Mancunians’ exhibition by 30 Level 3 Photography students from the College’s Northenden campus.

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The Deal at Work: 7 behaviours for Amazing Employability

Committed  Employers want people who will take their organisation’s goals and mission seriously. So make sure you know what they are and what they mean to your work. A team of committed individuals will always get things done and finished on time.

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Key Industries in Greater Manchester

Let’s get into it. 1. Retail & Wholesale Distribution The sector currently employs around 197,700 people in Greater Manchester, with 25% of its workforce under the age of 25.

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