Employability & Work Experience
Employability & Work Experience
Want to get industry ready? We've Got You!
Work Experience and employability skills will form a big part of your student journey when you join The Manchester College. Each week you will attend Employability Hour as part of your time-table, during which you will develop employability skills linked to The Deal to help you progress into your dream job in the future.
All students will have the opportunity to take part in work experience with one of our fantastic employer partners. Any work experience will be directly related to college studies and future career aims. For more information head to our dedicated work experience and placements pages.
Employability Blog
At The Manchester College we’re working together to inspire and change the futures of people from all backgrounds. This work includes having expert knowledge of our industry and sharing that knowledge with our communities and stakeholders.
You can find all our latest articles and insights on our employability blog.
Employer Partner Industry Insights
Some of our valued employer partners have provided insights into their industries, how to succeed in the work place and the power of work experience. Click below to find out more.
Northern Lights Gaming
Our employer partners at Northern Lights Gaming have talked to us about what it takes to succeed in the Mobile Gaming industry.
Bam Nuttall
Our employer partners at Bam Nuttall have talked to us about what it takes to succeed in the Civil Engineering industry.
Stellantis
Our employer partners at Stellantis have talked to us about what it takes to succeed in the Automotive industry.
Sytner Group
Our employer partners at Sytner Group have talked to us about what it takes to succeed in the Motor Retail industry.
Synergy Commercial Finance
Our employer partners at Synergy Commercial Finance have talked to us about what it takes to succeed in the Finance industry.
Hilton Hotel Airport
Our employer partners at Hilton Hotel Manchester Airport have talked to us about what it takes to succeed in the Hospitality industry.
The Gorton Monastery
Our employer partners at The Gorton Monastery talked to us about what it takes to succeed in the Hospitality industry.
Royal Exchange Theatre
Our employer partners at Royal Exchange Theatre have talked to us about careers in the Performing Arts industry and what it takes to succeed.
Prince’s Trust
Our employer partners at Prince’s Trust have talked to us about careers working within a charity and have given an insight in to what it takes to succeed within this organisation.
Pi Analysis
Our employer partners at Pi Analysis have talked to us about what it takes to succeed in the digital industry.
Kilogramme
Our employer partners at Kilogramme have talked to us about what it takes to succeed in the Animation industry.
Hartshead Productions
Our employer partners at Hartshead Productions have talked to us about working in the Video Production industry.
Pre-enrolment Activities
Take a look at some of the activities and resources below to help you prepare for your studies at The Manchester College in September.
Pre-enrolment Activity Pack
Barclays Life Skills
Barclay's have designed a really useful tool to help you find out what your current skills, interests and personality traits are in order to help support and develop them further.
Student Work Experience Insights
Students from The Manchester College have shared their work place experiences and how this has helped them with their future career aims.
Jodie
Jodie completed an industry placement with our employer partners at North Manchester General Hospital and has shared her experiences:
Natasha
Natasha completed an Industry Placement with our employer partners at Each Step Care Home and has shared her experiences:
Dylan
Dylan completed a work placement with our employer partners at Castle Building Services and has shared his experiences:
Keenan
Keenan completed a work placement with our employer partners at Vinci Construction and has shared his experiences:
Zuha
Zuha, a Public Services student, completed a work placement with a local Primary School and has shared her experiences:
Successful Work Experience Stories
Click below for some inspiring stories about the employers who partner with The Manchester College and the fantastic experiences these partnerships offer to our students.
