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Expressions of Interest invited for latest Spark2Scale cohort

Young businesses looking to grow are invited to declare their Expression of Interest in joining the next cohort of the Business Growth Hub's Spark2Scale programme. Spark2Scale is a dynamic cohort-led support programme, created by the Business Growth Hub, which aims to Supporting businesses to … [Read more...]

CDL launches Digital and Technology Degree

Stockport-based technology company, CDL, has recruited 14 apprentices to its newly launched ‘Digital and Technology Degree’ apprenticeship scheme in partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU). The launch of the new scheme extends CDL’s apprenticeship programmes, in line with … [Read more...]

Stockport winners at Skills for Business awards 2017

Shortlisted in eight categories, Stockport Council were winners of the 'Large Business of the Year Award' at the Skills for Business Awards 2017, beating The Co-op and Seddon. Held at The Point, Old Trafford, the Council and its staff were shortlisted in eight categories of the Skills for Business … [Read more...]

Top Marks for Stockport University Centre

It's top marks for Stockport University Centre! The University Centre Stockport College received the highest achievement available following a review visit from the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education. The external review showed that the teaching standards at Stockport University Centre … [Read more...]

Stockport College invited to the House of Commons

Stockport College were invited to the House of Commons by the Lord Speaker for the official launch of Parliament Week 2017. Stockport College were the only Further Education College in the country invited down to the festivities at Parliament which also featured the speaker of the House of Commons, … [Read more...]

Together launches Let’s get Going with schools and colleges

Specialist lender Together has launched its Let’s get Going enterprise scheme in schools and colleges across the region, giving budding young entrepreneurs a taste of what it takes to make a commercial vision a reality. Over 20 schools and colleges were invited to take part, but only a select few … [Read more...]

RBS funding supports new nursery and 20 new jobs

Up to 20 new jobs have been created thanks to an RBS funding deal to open a new state of the art private day nursery. Little Footprints nursery can provide childcare for up to 50 children aged between six weeks and four years. Ofsted approved, the nursery is managed by experienced nursery manager … [Read more...]

Stockport band Blossoms visit students at local specialist school

Stockport band Blossoms took time out of their busy schedule to visit students at Ashcroft School in Cheadle on Friday 29 September. Ashcroft School is run by the Together Trust and provides specialist education and support to children and young people aged eight to 18 years with needs including … [Read more...]

Art project paints a pretty picture at Merseyway

A Community artwork project has shone the light on Stockport's bountiful heritage and its vibrant local communities.  ‘Celebrating Stockport’ has been unveiled at Merseyway Shopping Centre by pupils from nearby St Joseph's and St Thomas' primary schools.  Students from St Joseph’s Catholic … [Read more...]

Consultation in progress over future of Stockport College Gym

Changes are afoot as a consultation period begins over the future for Stockport College Gym Stockport College is currently in consultation regarding the proposed closure of the campus gym facilities at Wellington Road South. The gym is set to close on 30th September 2017. The reason … [Read more...]

Vernon Building Society renew school programme with County

The Vernon Building Society and Stockport County have renewed their partnership for the 2017/18 season to deliver a school outreach programme which has seen healthy living presentations delivered to more than 50,000 primary school children across the area since 2010. The one hour interactive … [Read more...]