SME manufacturers in Greater Manchester are bringing AI, automation and digital twins onto the factory floor by teaming up with students and graduates through Made Smarter’s Digital Internship Programme. The paid placements give businesses a fast, low-risk way to test and apply new technologies, … [Read more...]
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Stockport launches Construction Hub to drive skills through regeneration
The UK’s largest town centre regeneration in Stockport is not only transforming the town’s built environment, but is now set to lay the foundations for a new era of inclusive growth in construction. Against a backdrop of national labour shortages and mounting economic … [Read more...]
Nominations open for GM Skills Awards 2026
Nominations are now open for the GM Skills Awards 2026, a celebration of the individuals, organisations and partnerships shaping skills and opportunity across Greater Manchester. The awards shine a spotlight on learners, apprentices, educators, employers and those working collaboratively to … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport Flight Academy to return during February half term
A popular educational programme for children aged 4-12 will return to Manchester Airport’s Runway Visitor Park (RVP) during the upcoming February half term. The Flight Academy, which has been a regular fixture during school holidays for more than a decade, gives youngsters the chance to learn … [Read more...]
Stockport bucks national trend as Stockroom helps drive town centre footfall
Since opening in May last year, Stockroom has established itself as one of Stockport’s most vibrant, creative and welcoming public spaces, welcoming over 100,000 visitors each month. From the spectacular opening weekend, which attracted thousands of visitors, to the steady flow of people using … [Read more...]
Stockroom shortlisted for Building of the Year Award
Stockroom, Stockport town centre's new library, cultural and community hub, is among the seven buildings shortlisted for the Greater Manchester Building of the Year Award 2025. The other landmark buildings in the running for the prestigious award from Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce … [Read more...]
Stockport nursery acquired by Dutch childcare giant
Netherlands-headquartered childcare group, Partou, has acquired two nurseries serving Stockport and South Manchester. Little Faces Nursery in Hazel Grove was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted at its last inspection and provides first class early years education and facilities for families in the … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester employers commit to 1000 new T level placements
Greater Manchester employers have committed to supporting technical education in the city-region by pledging over 1,000 additional work placements to T Level students. Achieving this milestone comes after the UK Government gave its backing to the Manchester Baccalaureate (MBacc), the … [Read more...]
Gold standard for Stockport NHS work experience support
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has achieved the Gold standard in support and training for work experience applicants. The trust, which operates Stepping Hill Hospital and community health services across Stockport, has been assessed to receive NHS England Gold Award for delivering high-quality … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to nominate and train a Carer Champion
Stockport charity, Signpost for Carers, is inviting local businesses to take advantage of its Think Carer – Carer Champion Workplace Training Programme to help support unpaid carers within their workforce. Signpost for Carers has been awarded funding through the Economic Inactivity Trailblazer … [Read more...]
Stockport launches Health and Social Care Career Academy
Trafford and Stockport College Group, Stockport Council and other local employment sector organisations have announced the new One Stockport Health and Social Care Career Academy to strengthen the care workforce in the borough. The new academy marks a significant milestone in delivering a shared … [Read more...]
The North’s largest digital skills festival gears up for 2026 event
The North’s largest festival dedicated to digital and tech skills returns to Manchester from February 2–6, 2026, with a new AI Futures Day aimed at helping the industry and educators prepare for an AI?driven economy. The week-long Digital Skills Festival brings together leading North West tech … [Read more...]
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