Transition to Teach, a Department for Education-funded service to support people into new careers in the teaching sector, is delivering a free webinar for HR professionals to learn more about how the organisation can help them with outplacement support. Taking place online at 12pm, Wednesday 21st … [Read more...]
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Distance learning courses see record-breaking success at Stockport College
A student has broken a Stockport College record by studying three distance learning courses in under six months. Fast-moving Joseph Connor (pictured) was able to whizz through the College’s suite of free distance learning programmes at pace thanks to speedy responses of Stockport’s inhouse team … [Read more...]
Trafford College Group students spearhead ‘register-to-vote’ campaign
Equalities Council students from the Trafford and Stockport Colleges are heading up a new register-to-vote campaign ahead of Greater Manchester's local and mayoral elections on 6th May. Students Esha Mumtaz, a health and social care student at the College’s Stockport campus, Michael Jarkowski … [Read more...]
Crash survivor shortlisted for national adult education award
A mature student from Stockport College, Nikki-Ann Wyatt, is in the finals for the national Festival of Learning 2021 awards, after her return to education following a motorbike accident. The 36-year-old from New Mills was forced to rethink her career as a top-flight pastry chef in Michelin … [Read more...]
Stockport College student wins national Young Student of the Year award
A student from Stockport College has beaten off competition from other finalists to be named as the Association of Colleges’ Young Student of the Year. Esha Mumtaz (pictured) was recognised for her outstanding commitment to the local community after applying her studies in Health & Social … [Read more...]
Watchmaking school expands into new Cheadle premises
A Manchester-based watchmaking school has doubled the size of its premises after relocating into a 6500 sq ft site in Cheadle. The extra space will accommodate an additional third classroom at the British School of Watchmakers which can be used for everything from short courses for retail staff … [Read more...]
Stockport seeks employer views during National Apprenticeship Week
Stockport's Apprenticeships Store has launched a survey for employers in the borough to share their views on apprenticeships as the town marks National Apprenticeship Week. The service is looking for responses from all business sectors and sizes, regardless of whether an apprentice has been … [Read more...]
One Stockport Hub in former Argos store moves forward
The Council’s Central Stockport Area Committee has approved a change of use for the former Argos until in Mersey Square ahead of a planned conversion of the store to the One Stockport community hub. Councillors made the decision to approve planning officers’ recommendation for the change of use, … [Read more...]
Council continues free school meals voucher scheme
Stockport Council has announced it will once again be issuing vouchers to families eligible for benefit related free school meals who attend schools in the borough. Eligible families do not need to apply as the Council is working with Stockport schools and colleges to identify the vulnerable … [Read more...]
Call for Stockport businesses to donate laptops and tech equipment
Marketing Stockport are supporting Stockport Council’s DigiKnow Alliance, an initiative working to tackle digital exclusion in Stockport, by asking businesses to donate surplus tech and computer equipment to help in their mission to ensure all pupils have access to a laptop or tablet while they are … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester gets behind digitally excluded in third lockdown
Local government and businesses across Greater Manchester have stepped up to support digitally excluded residents across the city-region. In response to the closure of schools and colleges, GMCA has launched phase two of its Greater Manchester Technology Fund as an emergency response. Its … [Read more...]
Leading businesses back government Skills Toolkit online learning scheme
A number of the UK's leading employers have put their weight behind the An Hour to Skill campaign, encouraging the nation to dedicate an hour a week to online learning through the government's Skills Toolkit scheme. An Hour to Skill is a new campaign which aims to boost the nation’s skills and … [Read more...]
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