News for: Education

Employers in Stockport are being encouraged to offer work placements as part of the UK Youth Summer Jobs Programme to support young people in the borough at risk of violence. The programme will provide young people with direct employment opportunities in with employers in their local area. Young … [Read more...]

The GM Skills Map has relaunched to provide employers and learners in Stockport and across Greater Manchester with a one-stop-shop for training courses and apprenticeships. Delivered by GM Business Growth Hub on behalf of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), the platform is the most … [Read more...]

Stockport businesses are invited to explore how they can work together with the Council and education providers in the borough to support young people to thrive in the workplace. On Thursday, 20 June, 9-11.45am, Stockport Council will host the Stockport Pledge launch event for businesses to … [Read more...]

Stockport Council is to expand the reach of its One Stockport Family Hubs to more residents with new locations in Stockport town centre. One Stockport Family Hubs are networks of support enabling easier access to information and help on all aspects of family life. They bring together the council, … [Read more...]

Trafford and Stockport College Group (TSCG) has unveiled its leadership and management courses on offer in Stockport. Strong leadership is the foundation of any thriving organisation and so TSCG has developed a range of comprehensive programs tailored to meet the needs of local businesses and … [Read more...]

Stockport County FC's Community Trust has launched an initiative to help get PE kits into Stockport’s primary schools in a bid to support local children to be more active and engaged in PE. Pressures on the family purse continue to be a contributing factor for primary school children not taking … [Read more...]

Arts students, led by a graduate from Stockport College, are launching a special temporary sculpture trail as part of the Town of Culture Weekender celebrations taking place on 23rd and 24th March. The one-mile trail also marks the opening of the new Viaduct Park in the town centre. Called … [Read more...]

Students from schools across Stockport have once again debated how they can help combat the challenges of climate change in an annual event held at the Town Hall. The Schools Climate Assemblies were held on March 13 for Primary Schools and on March 20 for High Schools and Colleges. The events … [Read more...]