News for: Education

Business and education leaders have backed the city-region's initial proposals for technical education, including the creation of the Greater Manchester Baccalaureate (MBacc). Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, announced plans in May for the MBacc, a new pathway for young people tailored … [Read more...]

Thousands of young people from across the North West will learn about the sustainable future of flying, as part of a new 'Jet Zero Education' programme being delivered at Manchester Airport’s AeroZone. Starting in the next academic year, the Northern hub’s sustainability experts will deliver ‘Jet … [Read more...]

Before youngsters return to school or college in September, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is inviting parents and get ahead and apply for or renew their children's travel passes. Young people in the city-region are  entitled to a range of passes, including Igo, Our Pass, the Free School … [Read more...]

School children from across the borough have presented their climate action ideas to councillors at a Full Council meeting on 13th July in Stockport Town Hall. The Schools Climate Assembly project took place between October 2022 and March 2023, culminating in two pupil-led debates taking place in … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport's popular Flight Academy experience at its Runway Visitor Park will return over the school summer holidays for children aged four to 12. The programme explores the various jobs that keep the airport running and gives those taking part the chance to learn more about the duties … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport is calling on students from across the region to apply for a first-of-its-kind apprenticeship scheme, creating a new route for future aviation leaders to start their careers. The two-year apprenticeship will give students experience of all the elements of an airport operation. … [Read more...]

Greater Manchester residents are being invited to take advantage of a range of new free training opportunities being rolled out across the city-region as part of the Skills Bootcamps programme. The Skills Bootcamps initiative aims to support residents progress in their careers by providing them … [Read more...]

Trafford College Group is to invest £27 million in upgrading the facilities available for Stockport learners at Cheadle College. The group, which also includes Stockport College, Marple Sixth Form College and Trafford College's two campus in Stretford and Altrincham, plans to downsize area the … [Read more...]