The Greater Manchester Combined Authority's (GMCA) Foundational Economy Innovation Fund is open to expressions of interest from businesses in sectors including health and social care, early education and childcare, and retail, hospitality and leisure sectors ahead of the launch of the first phase of … [Read more...]
News for: Education
Nominations open for the GM Skills Awards 2025
Nominations have opened for the GM Skills Awards 2025, organised in partnership by the Greater Manchester Learning Providers Network (GMLPN) and Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC). Sponsored by Bud, the GM Skills Awards 2025 aim to celebrate excellence in the Further Education (FE) and … [Read more...]
Changes to Maths and English requirements announced as part of apprenticeships reforms
Businesses to be given option to waive requirements for GCSE Maths and English for new apprentices aged 19 and over as part of reforms to boost uptake for apprenticeships in key areas such as healthcare and construction. Changes, alongside reducing the minimum duration of an apprenticeship to … [Read more...]
Fresh new website for Stockport’s Michelle Hay Training
Following an in-depth analysis of the existing website and longer-term business strategy, Stockport health and safety consultant, advisor and training expert Michelle Hay has launched a new website. Designed and built by Stockport-based website agency Instilled, the new website adopts a more … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust marks National Apprenticeship Week
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is using National Apprenticeship Week (10th – 16th February 2025) to promote the opportunities they have on offer to help people grown their careers. The week is an annual event that celebrates the positive impact and valuable opportunities that apprenticeships can … [Read more...]
Stockport College hosts workshop for businesses to reduce their carbon footprint
Stockport businesses are invited to learn how cutting carbon emissions can help them save money and seize opportunities at a practical workshop hosted by Stockport College. Low Carbon Made Simple: A Practical Guide For Business takes place on Tuesday, 18 Feb 2025 10:00 - 13:00. The workshop is … [Read more...]
Stockport creative businesses invited to advise college on skills needs
Stockport creative businesses are being invited to apply join Trafford and Stockport College Group's Skills Advisory Board to ensure its Creative, Media and Design education offer is meeting the needs of local employers. The Creative, Media and Design Skills Advisory Board is part of a series of … [Read more...]
Our Pass bolsters education and opportunity for young people in Greater Manchester
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...]
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...]
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