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Photography student in sharp focus on film set

I really enjoy studying at The Manchester College and to be honest, I can’t wait to finish off this movie and get back to class! Harry Potts, photography tutor, said: “This is a fantastic creative opportunity for Anna.

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The Do's and Don'ts of Effective Cover Letters

Focus on demonstrating how your personality and work ethic align with the company's culture and values in a genuine and respectful manner.  DON’T get lost in the details Details will be on your CV and the employer will read this if you capture their interest.

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Building a Career in Construction: How to stand out from the rest

A great way to get ahead is through the Manchester College’s unique Architectural and Construction Engineering Scholarship where students get to experience 90 days working on some of the most exciting developments in Manchester, fully mentored by some of the biggest names in the industry - Bardsley, Conlon, Kier, Lovell, Vinci and Wates -  who have co-designed the course to ensure it reflects current practice in the sector. 

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The Manchester College Students Running City Centre Hotel

Running for 18 years and traditionally taking place in Norwich, the Hotel Takeover has grown to become one of the biggest events across UK hotels and this year expanded to include more than 1,000 hospitality students across over 30 IHG hotels nationally.

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Impressive 25% rise in GCSE English passes for 16-18 year-old students

Largely regarded by education experts as the hardest GCSE exams in 30 years, the College has seen its overall pass rate increase to 96% this year and rise by 8% for high grades 9-4 (A*-C). A total of 98% of students who sat their English GCSEs passed while the overall Maths pass rate has increased by 2% to 94.2%.

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Boost your career prospects with a free Prince’s Trust course

Activities include residentials, community work, work experience, CV development and much more. It’s a great opportunity to gain new skills, meet people and have fun while earning a highly regarded qualification. The course will include a five-day team-building experience designed to encourage participants to step out of their comfort zones.

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Keeping Active

The workouts will be fun and suitable for all ages and even adults can get involved. You don't need any equipment or a paid subscription, just tune in to his YouTube channel at 9am each morning for a 30-minute, high energy workout.

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Automotive sector descends on The Manchester College’s Openshaw Campus for the Independent Garages Network’s inaugural event

Our College’s pool of talented Automotive and Engineering students get the chance to learn new skills and forge relationships with employers, which will hopefully lead to more work placement opportunities and long, successful careers in the sector.

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Game Developers Go Full Circle Releasing Their First Title

We will keep up our partnership with the College as the students do some great work for us and they get real work experience, so it’s mutually beneficial." Luke O’Donoghue added:  “The gaming environment in Manchester now is a lot different to when we were at College.

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“Agile Employability” - 5 skills you’ll need for tomorrow’s world

It means having a work-life balance with hobbies and friends which allow you to switch off and which act as stress buffers when times get tough. Make sure you reach out when you need support. It’s ok to not be ok. Don’t put yourself under any unnecessary pressure.

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