Trafford & Stockport College Group (TSCG) and Manchester Airports Group (MAG) have come together to enhance the college's Aviation Operations programme with more industry engagement, employer-led activities and hands-on work experience. The enhanced MAG-endorsed Aviation Operations programme … [Read more...]
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Jobs Safari at Stockport Town Hall highlights Health and Social Care career options for young people
Around 130 young people from schools across Stockport were introduced to career pathways in Health and Social Care in the borough at a Jobs Safari event at Stockport Town Hall. Delivered in partnership by Stockport Council and Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, the event gave young people aged 14 to … [Read more...]
SMEs to get £2000 boost when taking on young apprentices
Smaller businesses hiring apprentices aged 24 and under will receive a £2,000 grant for each young person they take on to help cover costs related to their employment. Backed by the Federation of Small Businesses, the scheme will help non-levy paying employers, which are typically small- and … [Read more...]
£240,000 investment proposed for three Reddish play areas
Stockport Council has secured £240,000 through the UK Government's Pride in Place programme to upgrade play areas at three local parks in Reddish. Houldsworth Park, South Reddish Park and Unity Park will receive £80,000 of investment each to upgrade and transform their play areas over the next … [Read more...]
Young people across Greater Manchester urged to get full MenB vaccination before starting university
NHS Greater Manchester is reminding young people across the city-region to ensure they are vaccinated against meningococcal B (MenB) disease before starting university or further education this autumn. Young people who have had their first MenB vaccination are being urged to book their second … [Read more...]
Gardening competition raises awareness of Stockport Council’s Fostering Service
A borough-wide gardening competition has helped to raise awareness of Stockport Council's Fostering Service and the difference becoming a foster carer can make to the lives of local children and young people. Pupils from primary schools across Stockport took part by planting and nurturing broad … [Read more...]
Kits by County marks three years
Stockport County is celebrating another successful year of its Community Trust's Kits by County initiative to provide free PE kits to primary school children across the borough. Now it its third year, the programme was launched to ensure that no child in Stockport faced financial barriers from … [Read more...]
Stockport County Community trust reaches nearly 2,500 young people with Summer Holiday Programme
A record number of young people in the borough have engaged with Stockport County Community Trust this summer through its Summer Holiday Programme. A total of 2,496 young people have participated in the trust's programmes this summer, across its HAF Programme, Teen HAF, County in the Park and … [Read more...]
Designer appointed to help shape new town centre school
Plans for a new landmark urban school as part of Stockport's town centre regeneration have taken a step forward, with a designer appointed to develop the next stage. Stockport Council has appointed Sheppard Robson to progress the design work, marking a significant milestone in the bid to create … [Read more...]
Arc launches hospitality employability pilot programme for young people
Stockport-based charity, Arc is launching a new hospitality employability pilot programme for young people aged 18-25 who are currently not in education, employment or training (NEET), funded by the City & Guilds Foundation. Based at Arc at Hat Works, the programme will support 15 local … [Read more...]
GCSE success for Trafford & Stockport College Group students
Trafford & Stockport College Group is celebrating the incredible achievements of its GCSE students: over 1,900 sat more than 5,000 GCSE exams across the group's campuses this summer. A record number of learners successfully completed their qualifications and progressing to the next stage of … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses urged to share insights into work experience provision
Stockport businesses are being invited to share their insights into work experience provision across Greater Manchester, to ensure programmes benefit both businesses and young people. As part of ongoing work to improve educational pathways into work in Greater Manchester, the city-region is … [Read more...]
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