With students across the borough nervously awaiting results for post-16 qualifications to be released on Thursday 14th August, Trafford & Stockport College Group shares the experience of one its T Level students at Stockport College. Callum’s route into construction Callum always knew he … [Read more...]
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Stockport Council opens new hub for care leavers
Stockport Council has opened a new Leaving Care Hub designed as part of its commitment to improving support and opportunities for care leavers transitioning to independent adulthood. The hub has been developed in collaboration with the Care Leavers Forum, whose insight was instrumental in making … [Read more...]
New programme launched to support STEM graduates into digital careers
A new initiative, Grad Recharge, has launched to support out-of-work STEM graduates into digital careers in Greater Manchester. Delivered by Manchester Digital in partnership with Pathways CIC and commissioned by Manchester City Council, the Grad Recharge programme is fully-funded by the UK … [Read more...]
Cornerstone Resources launch new 5 week leadership programme
Stockport HR consultancy, Cornerstone Resources, have launched a five-week leadership programme to support businesses to upskill their managers. A recent CMI/YouGov poll found that 82% of managers class themselves as accidental managers: they have been promoted to managerial roles due to their … [Read more...]
Stockport County Community Trust takes local schoolchildren on visit to Parliament
The Houses of Parliament was the destination for a recent visit by a group of local school children, thanks to Stockport County Community Trust. Pupils from St Mary’s Primary School in Heaton Norris, alongside the Trust’s Head of Inclusion & Participation Daniel Landstrom and Social Inclusion … [Read more...]
New support service launched to help Greater Manchester residents progress at work
A new service is now available across Greater Manchester, offering free one-to-one support to help people progress at work. Aimed at those in low-paid or insecure jobs, the In Work Progression Service offers tailored support to help them maximise their potential and access better-quality … [Read more...]
Trafford & Stockport College Group invite businesses to explore emerging technologies
Trafford & Stockport College Group's campuses will host a range a innovation and AI training events for businesses throughout August and September. The first event, the Innovation and Emerging Tech Showcase, will take place on 14th August at the group's Altrincham Campus and comprise an … [Read more...]
Climate Education Programme aims to inspire green careers in young people in Greater Manchester
Japanese manufacturer, Daikin, and climate education specialist Generation C have announced a new partnership, backed by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), to deliver climate education in schools in the city-region. The initiative for students aged 7-14 aims to connect classroom … [Read more...]
GMLPN reintroduces team following review of management structure
Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN) is reintroducing its team as the organisation continues to support Education Providers across the city-region with a renewed focus on collaboration, engagement, and growth. Following a strategic review by the GMLPN Board, the organisation’s … [Read more...]
College innovation pilot supports over 1,000 Greater Manchester businesses
The Greater Manchester Further Education Innovation Programme (GMFEIP) is celebrating that over a thousand businesses in the city-region have accessed innovation support and training from local colleges. Backed by £2.5 million in funding from Innovate UK, GMFEIP empowered nine FE colleges across … [Read more...]
50p Uniform Shop returns to Merseyway this summer
Merseyway Shopping Centre is calling on residents to donate again, as its popular pop-up school uniform shop gets ready to reopen for summer 2025. Hundreds of Stockport children returned to school in smart, good-quality uniforms last summer, with some families paying as little as 50p per … [Read more...]
Together treats Stockport schoolchildren to a wild day out
Children from Adswood Primary School were treated to a memorable day out at Chester Zoo this July thanks to support from Stockport-based finance company Together. The trip gave pupils the chance to explore the renowned zoo and see animals including elephants, giraffes, and bears up close. Each … [Read more...]
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