B2C businesses in Stockport are invited to join a free financial resilience seminar to help access support through the cost of living crisis. Aimed at businesses of all shapes and sizes that provide everyday essential retail products and services to the public, such as cafés, hairdressers, … [Read more...]
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Skills for Growth programme launches training courses for emergency services workers
Greater Manchester's Skills for Growth programme has expanded further to include fully-funded training for emergency services workers in the city-region. GMCA has awarded nearly £2 million from the European Social Fund to Seetec to create The Blue Light Development Academy. The Academy aims to … [Read more...]
Careers support set to be extended to reach primary school children
Primary school children are to gain access to age-appropriate careers guidance under new plans from the Department for Education (DfE). Evidence shows that children start to form ideas about their future as they start primary school and the new careers programme hopes to encourage them to think … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester sets out plans for integrated technical education system
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, along with business and education leaders, have set out their ambitions to create an integrated skills system and transform technical education provision in the city-region. In a letter to the Education Secretary and Levelling Secretary, the city-region has … [Read more...]
1000 health workers in Greater Manchester to get crucial training to support cancer patients
Over 1,000 Allied Health Professionals (AHP) in Greater Manchester are to benefit from additional training to better support those living with cancer. GMCA has awarded £1.2 million to the University of Salford to deliver the Allies in Cancer Care training programme as part of the Skills for … [Read more...]
Stockport school wins Manchester Airport’s Dragons’ Den competition
A group of pupils from Priestnall School in Heaton Mersey, Stockport, are celebrating after winning Manchester Airport’s 12th annual Dragons’ Den competition for aspiring entrepreneurs. Pupils created a Christmas tree decoration commemorating the life of the late Queen Elizabeth II, and raised a … [Read more...]
£490 million announced to invest in teaching facilities at universities and colleges
Universities and colleges across England will benefit from a £490 million investment from government to deliver new facilities and support training opportunities. One hundred colleges and universities have today (8 December) been awarded a share of £432 million to invest over the next three years … [Read more...]
Cheadle school wins £25,000 in Manchester Airport eco-garden competition
Cheadle Catholic Infant & Junior School was crowned winner of Manchester Airport’s eco-garden competition, and received £25,000 to bring their vision to life. Pupils from the school were named winners after presenting their ideas to a panel of judges beneath the wings of a Concorde. Trustees … [Read more...]
New fully-funded training opportunities launch to plug more local skills gaps
Further funding awards for training providers in Greater Manchester will give over 1,000 people skills for work in key industries, based on skills gaps identified by local employers. The new Skills for Growth courses will provide fully-funded training opportunities to help people gain knowledge … [Read more...]
Skills for Growth programme expands offer to security staff
New training programmes for security staff are set to lunch as part of further expansion of Greater Manchester's Skills for Growth programme. New Generation Training and Consultancy (NGTC) have been awarded £300,000 of funding by GMCA to deliver bespoke training, designed in partnership with … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport announces shortlist for £25,000 school eco-garden competition
Primary schools in Cheadle and Gatley are among the six shortlisted to be in line with winning a £25,000 grant from the Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund for a new eco-friendly outdoor learning space. A total of 22 schools applied for the competition, with proposals outlining how they would … [Read more...]
Post-16 Careers Week a huge hit with Stockport students
Stockport students and their parents have praised the careers and education support and advice offered during Post-16 Careers Week, which took place from 10th to 14th October. Organised by Stockport Council and Stockport Jobs Match, the week-long Virtual Careers Fair aimed to help the borough's … [Read more...]
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