Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has set out his plan for how the city-region could take control of skills provision ahead of further devolution negotiations with government. The city-region's proposals look to build on existing initiatives in Greater Manchester, including the Adult … [Read more...]
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Stockport College students bring mural to Stockport Exchange
Town centre business hub, Stockport Exchange, has welcomed a colourful new addition: a mural produced in collaboration with students from nearby Stockport College. The students were given a brief by Stockport Exchange partners, Stockport Council and national urban regeneration company, Muse … [Read more...]
Stockport manufacturers invited to learn more about how they can benefit from Skills for Growth programme
Manufacturers in Stockport are being invited to attend a virtual 'lean lunch' to learn how they can access the Skills for Growth programme to upskill their workforce. Instep UK, in partnership with the Business Growth Hub, are hosting the event to introduce manufacturing SMEs across Greater … [Read more...]
Award win for Greater Manchester digital innovation
Partners behind Greater Manchester’s Early Years Integrated Solution have won an iNetwork Innovation Award for the security and digital privacy considerations in its design. The Effective Information Sharing and Security award win recognises the collaboration between GMCA's Digital and … [Read more...]
Stockport Council secures Family Hubs Transformation funding
Stockport Council has been awarded funding from the government's Family Hubs Transformation Fund to help it improve its services for children, young people, and families. Stockport is one of 12 local authorities to be allocated a share of the £12 million funding pool over two years until March … [Read more...]
Final spaces remain for fully-funded cyber security course
There are just a few final spaces left for Stockport businesses to take part in a fully-funded cyber security course, starting 30th May, as part of the Digital Careers Upskill Programme. The programme, part of the GMCA Skills for Growth programme and funded by the European Social Fund, aims to … [Read more...]
North West to develop UK’s first regional Net Zero Skills plan
The North West is set to develop a new Net Zero Skills Charter to ensure young people in the region can benefit from the projected rapid growth in green jobs. The move is a collaboration between key organisations including Net Zero North West (NZNW), the North West Business Leadership Team … [Read more...]
Library services, museums and other cultural venues invited to register interest to receive share of £128 million support
Cultural venues including museums, galleries and public libraries are being invited to register their interest ahead of the release of £128 million government funding. The funding follows a previous allocation of £48 million to 60 organisations nationwide that helps to improve accessibility to … [Read more...]
Ofqual sets out ambitions for the future of technical and academic qualifications
Exams and qualifications regulator, Ofqual, has unveiled a new 3-year plan, setting out the organisation's ambitions for the future of apprenticeships, technical and academic qualifications. Plans set out by the regular look to put the interests students and apprentices at the centre of its work … [Read more...]
Online course for small business leaders launches in partnership with Greater Manchester universities
Four Greater Manchester universities are collaborating on a new online-only programme for small business owners to develop their skills. Manchester Metropolitan University, University of Bolton,?University of Manchester, and the University of Salford have launched the OPEN SME programme of … [Read more...]
New forum announced to bring together careers and education sectors
Following the success of the 'Future World of Work' careers talk for schools and colleges in Stockport as part of National Careers Week, Stockport Council has revealed plans to establish a regular forum that will bring together education providers and other stakeholders to support young people in … [Read more...]
Skills Bill to update post-16 education and training becomes law
A new bill has been passed to update and transform post-16 education and adult skills training in England. The Skills and Post-16 Education Act aims to promote training in sectors with skills gaps, including health and social care, engineering, digital, green energy and manufacturing. Included … [Read more...]
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