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The director of Stockport College’s performing arts partner is celebrating the launch of her first novel, a ‘funny’ and ‘light-hearted’ account of her recovery from cancer.  The Dream That Saved My Life tells the story of Carolann Bruce’s (pictured) journey from her roots in the Isle of Man to … [Read more...]

Stockport-based apprenticeship provider, Damar Training, is to deliver training to 110 new Business Admin Apprentices starting with Greater Manchester Police (GMP). Ranging in age from 16 to 37, and across all ten boroughs of Greater Manchester, the successful apprentices have begun roles across … [Read more...]

Three Sixty, a construction and property management company within Stockport Homes Group, has secured new work with Rochdale Council to complete fire safety upgrades in primary schools across the borough. The business win with Rochdale Council helps cement Three Sixty's ambitions to secure … [Read more...]

Greater Manchester Combined Authority is bringing together industry and community groups with local government to establish a Digital Inclusion Taskforce in the city-region. The city-region has ambitions to being 100% digitally-enabled and as such, the new group will be tasked with addressing … [Read more...]

Following the expansion of online learning options available, Stockport College has shared its most useful courses for adults to give them skills to see Stockport residents through the Christmas break, or lead to new careers in the New Year. Adult learning classes are available both online and in … [Read more...]

Contractors, Seddon, have begun work to deliver a refurbished and modern new buildings at Stockport College's Wellington Road campus. The £7.1 million project will see construction of a new arts building, as well as refurbishment of Vernon Tower to provide new teaching facilities. Learning at … [Read more...]

Stockport College's Marketing Department is one of the final contenders for a prestigious industry award showcasing innovative working practices in supporting adults and young people during the national coronavirus lockdowns.  When schools and colleges closed to most students in March, the … [Read more...]

The Growth Company has launched its Skills Support for the Workforce scheme to provides skills analysis, bespoke training plans and implementation of funded training to employers in Greater Manchester to upskill staff. As well as bespoke training to respond to skills gaps analysis, the Skills … [Read more...]