Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has been awarded a further £7 million to deliver the next phase of Skills Bootcamps in the city-region. The funding will support programmes to help people get the skills necessary to begin employment in key growth sectors, switch career or upskill into … [Read more...]
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University admissions platform to become new hub for apprenticeships
Young people are to be given the ability to search and apply for apprenticeships alongside degrees through UCAS, the service used for apply for university places, the Education Secretary has announced. The announcement comes during National Apprenticeships Week (6th to 12th February), which aims … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport’s AeroZone education centre celebrates first anniversary
Manchester Airport has celebrated one year since its state-of-the-art AeroZone educational facility was formally opened. The facility, which gives children the chance to learn about the workings of an airport and the various careers available, was opened on 7 February last year by Greater … [Read more...]
Stockport gears up for National Apprenticeships Week 2023
The 6th to 13th February 2023 is National Apprenticeships Week with a host of events taking place in Stockport for both apprentices-to-be and employers. This nationwide event taking place from 6th-12th of February will provide you with any and everything you could possibly know or want to know … [Read more...]
Stockport College hosts apprenticeships webinar for employers
As part of National Apprenticeship Week (6-12th February 2023), Stockport College will be hosting a webinar for employers to learn more about what apprenticeships can bring to their business. Hosted by Trafford College Group's Employer Partnerships Lead at Stockport College, Julie Abbott, the … [Read more...]
Unemployed young people invited to learn more about personal development courses offered by the Princes’ Trust in Stockport
Organisations working with unemployed young people, aged 16 to 25, are being invited to bring them to a taster session being run by the Princes' Trust and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) at Whitehill Fire Station in Stockport. The two-hour open event will to offer an … [Read more...]
Stockport College hosts short courses for local employers to upskill workforce
Stockport College is running three low cost or free short courses starting in February for businesses to upskill their existing employees. The three courses require up to 3.5 hours of weekly attendance at the college for between four and six weeks, and lead to a Level 2 or Level 3 Award to … [Read more...]
Stockport B2C sector invited to boost financial resilience
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...]
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...]
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