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...]
News for: Education
£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...]
Foundational Economy Innovation Fund launched to help Greater Manchester businesses trial new ideas
Greater Manchester businesses operating in the 'foundational' or 'everyday' economy can take advantage of a new fund to allow them to trial new ideas. Sectors of the economy including adult social care, early education, childcare, retail, and leisure and hospitality are all eligible to benefit … [Read more...]
Hallidays host 2-day line manager training course
Stockport business advisory firm, Hallidays, are hosting another two-day line manager training course on Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd December 2022. People stay for managers, so now more than ever, it is crucial to ensure that line managers are equipped to manage their teams effectively. During … [Read more...]
DWP funding will provide holiday activities during October half term
Stockport Council has confirmed receipt of funding from the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) Household Support Fund that will be used to provide free food and activities for children during the October half term. The clubs will offer a range of fun activities such as art and crafts, … [Read more...]
Schools urged to submit bids for £25,000 funding from Manchester Airport before 28th October deadline
Time is running out for primary schools near Manchester Airport to submit applications to a one-off £25,000 fund to mark the airport Community Trust Fund’s 25th anniversary. Primary schools within a 10-mile radius of the airport are being invited to submit a proposal for outlining how they would … [Read more...]
Business survey launched to inform city-region skills plan
A major survey exploring how businesses feel about skills and recruitment in Greater Manchester has launched, with the results going on to inform a Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) for the city-region. Funded by the Department for Education (DfE), the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce is … [Read more...]
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