Students, staff and VIPs gathered at Seashell for a Topping Out Ceremony to celebrate progress on construction of the Stockport charity's new Ged Mason Building. The charity educates and cares for young people with the most complex disabilities in the country. The Ged Mason Building is set to … [Read more...]
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Jobcentres and construction sector to create more training opportunities
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and construction industry groups have signed an agreement that will open up more on-the-job training opportunities in the sector to jobseekers. Under the plans, more than 40,000 industry placements will be funded through £100 million investment from … [Read more...]
England star opens state-of-the-art 3G football pitch at Stockport School
England international Taylor Harwood-Bellis, who scored on his senior debut for the Three Lions in 2024, returned to his Stockport roots to open a brand-new 3G football pitch at his former school. The state-of-the-art pitch at Stockport School is one of two new facilities worth a combined £2.4 … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport and Trafford & Stockport College Group expand partnership
Manchester Airport and Trafford & Stockport College Group have unveiled plans to expand training and careers opportunities at the airport through a new Skills Hub. The Skills Hub will bring together various new and existing schemes in the airport’s education and employment programme under one … [Read more...]
Trafford & Stockport College Group awarded NNECL ‘Exceptional’ status
Trafford & Stockport College Group has been awarded the NNECL Quality mark achieving ‘Exceptional’ status for section 7 by the National Network for the Education of Care Leavers. The accolade reflects the group's efforts in supporting vulnerable and care-experienced learners ensuring they … [Read more...]
Stockroom opening brings record numbers to the town centre
With more than 15,000 people visiting Stockport's new community and cultural hub, Stockroom, for its opening weekend, the town centre saw its busiest week of 2025. Stockroom opened in the Merseyway Shopping Centre on 24th May, and over the course of the Bank Holiday weekend, hosted 40 events and … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Baccalaureate opens career paths into public service
The launch of the Greater Manchester Baccalaureate is giving more young people in Greater Manchester a clear route into careers in public service thanks to new T Level placements. Employers and colleges have come together to create hundreds of high-quality opportunities working in the NHS and on … [Read more...]
Stockroom opens as the North West’s boldest new cultural destination
Stockport’s boldest new cultural destination has officially opened its doors, marking a major milestone for the town and ushering in a new era of creativity, connection, and community. Hundreds gathered for the launch event, including residents, community groups, artists, performers, and civic … [Read more...]
New SEND school opens in Cheadle Hulme
Pear Tree School in Cheadle Hulme has celebrated its grand opening, offering much-needed school places for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Located on the former Orrishmere Primary School site, Pear Tree will provide a nurturing, inclusive … [Read more...]
Boost your business at upcoming Stockport College innovation events
Trafford and Stockport College Group (TSCG) is inviting local small businesses to take advantage of upcoming events taking place at Stockport College's Innovation Hub. Addressing a range of topics, from AI tools to tax opportunities and business leadership, programmes are suitable for SMEs of all … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester universities partner with digital leadership programme for SME manufacturers
Two Greater Manchester universities have partnered with the Made Smarter programme to deliver fast-track digital leadership programme for SME manufacturers in the region. The universities have been named as delivery partners for Made Smarter’s Leading Digital Transformation (LDT) programme , a … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester to boost the number of School Streets
The number of School Streets in Greater Manchester is set to increase to 60 in the next year as part of a wider programme to boost the number of children walking, wheeling and cycling to school. Currently, around a third of traffic at peak times in the morning or afternoon is from children being … [Read more...]
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