Over sixty businesses in Greater Manchester, including major local and global employers, have come forward to share their support for the city-region's plans for technical education, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham revealed at a breakfast event on 26th September. Representing sectors from … [Read more...]
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Stockport educational technology specialist secures NPIF funding
A Stockport based supplier of educational technology has secured a six-figure investment from part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund to finance future growth. The investment from NPIF – FW Capital Debt Finance, managed by FW Capital will support further growth for Computeam. The … [Read more...]
‘Good’ Ofsted rating for Stockport Council-run Children’s Home
Ofsted inspectors have rated a Children's Home run by Stockport Council as 'Good' following inspections by the Government regulator earlier this year. The children's home was rated 'Good' in all categories, and inspectors particularly commented on the wellbeing of the young people living in the … [Read more...]
Together and Stockport County team up for Schools Programme
Cheadle-based specialist lender, Together, has announced it will partner with Stockport County FC to launch the club's Schools Programme. The initiative includes a £125,000 donation to the Stockport County Community Trust which will be used to launch the club's free educational programmes for … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to get involved with Freshers activities for college students
Trafford College Group is encouraging employers to get involved with a week of "Freshers" activities for 16-18 year-olds beginning their studies at campuses in Stockport in September 2023. The fully-packed induction week aims to ensure students are fully aware of all aspects of college life and … [Read more...]
Planning approval for Hazel Grove SEND school
Stockport Council's Planning & Highways Regulation Committee has granted planning permission for the construction of a new school for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Hazel Grove. The 12,900 sq ft SEND school is to be build on the netball courts of Hazel … [Read more...]
Thousands of students receive free training to build cyber skills
As students get ready to go back to school this September, schools are being encouraged to take advantage of free resources to boost cyber skills and set up aspiring young people to aim for careers in cyber. More than 50,000 students from 2,000 schools around the country have already been signed … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Local Skills Plan reveals shortages across key growth sectors
The first Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) for Greater Manchester has been launched, highlighting current and future skills shortages affecting the city-region. Drawn up by the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) and funded by the Department of Education, the plan is built on the … [Read more...]
Majority of North West graduates and business leaders see value in university education
Research from Universities UK has found roughly two thirds of graduates (65%) and three quarters of business leaders (75%) in the North West believe that going to university builds vital transferable skills for a career. The research, based on the perspectives of 3,500 UK graduates and 3,500 … [Read more...]
Business and education leaders give backing for city-region’s technical education vision
Business and education leaders have backed the city-region's initial proposals for technical education, including the creation of the Greater Manchester Baccalaureate (MBacc). Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, announced plans in May for the MBacc, a new pathway for young people tailored … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport announces Jet Zero sustainability education programme
Thousands of young people from across the North West will learn about the sustainable future of flying, as part of a new 'Jet Zero Education' programme being delivered at Manchester Airport’s AeroZone. Starting in the next academic year, the Northern hub’s sustainability experts will deliver ‘Jet … [Read more...]
Professionals across Greater Manchester invited to become Enterprise Advisers for the city-region’s young people
Business professionals from across the city-region are being invited to volunteer as Enterprise Advisers to help guide young people in Greater Manchester into their future careers. Enterprise Advisers partner with local schools and colleges to dispel sector misconceptions, raise the profile of … [Read more...]
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