More than 50,000 young people are benefitting from free travel to college, work and to meet up with family and friends through Greater Manchester's Our Pass, which grants unlimited free bus travel to 16 to 18-year-olds. First introduced in 2019, 170,000 young people have benefitted from the pass, … [Read more...]
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Greater Manchester launches recruitment campaign for early years and education sectors
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has launched a new campaign to celebrate and champion people working in the early years and education sectors and drive recruitment for roles in the city-region. The #GMEarlyEducation campaign launches as the Department for Education predicts an … [Read more...]
T Level industry placements reformed to reflect modern working practices
Changes have been announced to T Level industry placements that will expand opportunities for businesses to offer placements for students. In line with industry trends and real-life hybrid working practices most students will now be able to complete up to 20% of their placement hours remotely, … [Read more...]
New alliance to address Greater Manchester electrotechnical skills shortages
Education providers, trade bodies, businesses, local government and the city-region's Chamber of Commerce are partnering on work to address the electrotechnical skills shortages in Greater Manchester. The Electrotechnical Training and Careers Alliance comprises electrical businesses, education … [Read more...]
Stockport County Community Trust launches new skills programme for unemployed adults
Stockport County Community Trust is delivering a new training and skills programme for unemployed adults who aspire to work in football. Funded by the UK Government through Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Adult Learning Within Reach (WEA), the Get Into Football programme aims to help … [Read more...]
‘Topping Out’ milestone reached in £27m Cheadle College campus redevelopment
Cheadle College is celebrating a major milestone in its £27 million redevelopment, marking the structural completion of its pioneering campus. A topping-out ceremony – the traditional construction term which symbolises the progress of work – was attended by students, staff, and key partners … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Mayor visits Nexperia
Semiconductor company, Nexperia, has welcomed Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham to their site in Hazel Grove to discuss the importance of Technical Skills education. With a 50 year legacy on the site, Nexperia is a global semiconductor company, headquartered in the Netherlands, whose … [Read more...]
Stockport College hosts cyber security workshop for local businesses
Stockport businesses are invited to learn key fundamentals of cyber security at an interactive session, Building Cyber Resilience – One Brick At A Time, at Stockport College. Taking place on Wednesday 27th November from 9.30am to 1.30pm, the session will help attendees understand how to protect … [Read more...]
Innovation duo appointed to work across GM Colleges
GM Colleges, which represents nine Further Education Colleges across Greater Manchester including Trafford and Stockport College Group, has announced two new appointments created through the Further Education Innovation Fund, to help expand its innovation offer. Stephanie Bateman joins the team … [Read more...]
Temporary library opens as work progresses on Marple Community Hub
A new temporary library has opened in Marple Scout Hut as part of work to deliver a new community hub and leisure centre for the village. Stockport Council confirmed in an update on the project that the pop-up library will open every Tuesday (12 midday to 6pm) and every Thursday (10am to 4pm). … [Read more...]
Stockport County Community Trust completes school holiday provision
Stockport County Community Trust has completed another programme of its free school holiday provision. Funded by Great Places Housing Group, the project provided free healthy food and activity to young people in the borough in receipt of free school meals, with 30 children attending activities at … [Read more...]
Consultation to launch on Greater Manchester’s School Travel Strategy
A new draft School Travel Strategy for the city-region is being developed by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and the 10 local authorities. The strategy sets out the city-region's vision for ensuring more children and young people travel to … [Read more...]
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