A new report released by Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) has highlighted to new courses and initiatives moving forward in the city-region to address skills shortages. The report, published alongside GCSE results when many will be thinking about future career and education options, … [Read more...]
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Trafford and Stockport College Group launches groundbreaking voter registration campaign
Trafford and Stockport College Group has become the first Further Education institution in England to launch an opt-in auto-enrolment voter registration service for 16-year-olds starting courses at the group's campuses. The initiative, initially being trialled for students living in Stockport, … [Read more...]
Summer campaign launched to help people across Greater Manchester explore skills options
A new campaign is using labour market insight to help people across Greater Manchester explore their employment and skills development options ahead of September. Delivered by The Growth Company on behalf of GMCA, Employ GM helps people find jobs, search for courses, and find localised support … [Read more...]
Stockport College twins achieve identical results
Stockport College students and identical twin brothers, Moaz (right) and Hammad (left) Jabeen, have also achieved identical results in their Level 3 Information Technology. The brothers, who relocated from Pakistan to the UK in October 2021, were each awarded D*D*D in the course, and will now … [Read more...]
Marple Community Hub moves a step closer
Planning permission has been secured for the new Community Hub in Marple, and preparations are now ramping up so that construction can get underway. The contractor, Willmott Dixon Construction, will be taking possession of Marple Library and Marple Police Station at the beginning of September … [Read more...]
Stockport students celebrate exceptional A Level results and destinations
Students at Marple Sixth Form College, part of the Trafford and Stockport College Group, are celebrating another year of outstanding academic success. This year, 89% of students have secured a place at their first-choice university destination, surpassing the national UCAS figure of 82%. Top … [Read more...]
GM Skills Map is back
The GM Skills Map provides employers and learners in Stockport and across Greater Manchester with information about training courses and apprenticeships at all skills levels. Delivered by GM Business Growth Hub on behalf of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), the platform is the … [Read more...]
LSH Auto welcomes ‘Class of 24’ apprentices
LSH Auto has welcomed 20 new apprentices to join its teams in Mercedes-Benz dealerships in Stockport, Whitefield, Birmingham, Solihull and Tamworth. The new ‘class of 24’ includes recruits undertaking three-year apprenticeships as Light Vehicle Technicians, Retail Parts Advisors, Paint … [Read more...]
Stockport College joinery students receive personal reward from tutor
Four carpentry and joinery students at Trafford & Stockport College Group have each received a personal reward from their tutor after demonstrating outstanding dedication to their craft. Level 1 learners Jamie Sheldon, Tyrun Potts, Kaiden Marshall and Sam Jones were each given a Stanley Jack … [Read more...]
Stockport County Community Trust delivers County Award project with local secondary schools
The Stockport County Community Trust has closed out the academic year in Stockport secondary schools with its inaugural County Award project, supported by Together Money. Seven secondary schools in the borough took part in the 12-week programme aimed at improving confidence and resilience among … [Read more...]
Trafford and Stockport College Group students reach national skills final
Six talented apprentices and students from the Trafford and Stockport College Group have been announced as finalists in the World Skills UK competition. Each student will now represent the group in their respective disciplines at the national finals in November, for which Trafford and Stockport … [Read more...]
Construction begins on Seashell Trust £22 million college building
Contractors, Eric Wright Construction, have begun work on a £22 million college building for Seashell Trust on its Cheadle Hulme campus. The building will house education facilities for Royal College Manchester students aged 16-25 for the charity, which provides support and education for young … [Read more...]
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