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Free training for Stockport’s young people

Young people planning for the future in work are invited to free training sessions next week. Youngsters can sign up for these sessions on Friday, August 26, between 10am and 3pm at the Stockport Council’s Services for Stockport’s Young People building located at the Stockport Exchange next to … [Read more...]

Damar partner employer on hunt for apprentices

An employer partner of Stockport based training provider Damar is looking to put 10 apprentices through a learning programme at its new Academy. Damar employer partner and Altrincham-based Sim Trava, one of the North’s fastest-growing franchise businesses, is on the look-out for fresh, young … [Read more...]

Free training sessions for Stockport’s young people

Stockport Council’s Services for Young People are offering free training sessions for Stockport's young people in Stockport. Youngsters who sign up for the sessions will also get a FREE Megarider ticket and a £10 voucher! The sessions are designed to help prepare young people for adult life … [Read more...]

Students rock together at summer rock festival

Students from 14 specialist education and support facilities* across Greater Manchester and Cheshire came together for the 14th annual Together Trust Summer Music Festival at The Lowry’s Quays Theatre.   During the musical extravaganza, pupils performed music for their peers, members of the public … [Read more...]

Royal Fleet Auxiliary visits Stockport

The Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) is a Ministry of Defence owned organisation whose purpose is to supply operational and logistical support for the Royal Navy’s vessels around the world. The RFA are also regular visitors to MAN Diesel & Turbo UK Ltd’s (MDT-UK) training Academy in Hazel … [Read more...]

Aquinas college students take a Gander at accountancy

A group of students from Aquinas College visited chartered accountancy practice Clarke Nicklin in Cheadle as part of the Gander project. The visit was arranged by Gander, a Stockport focussed initiative to develop the employability skills of local students. Gander matches students with businesses, … [Read more...]

Stepping Hill supports interns with learning difficulties

Stockport's Stepping Hill hospital has given great new opportunities to students with learning disabilities.   An expanded scheme will give young people with learning difficulties and disabilities a chance to get on-the-job training and career opportunities. Ten student interns will begin a … [Read more...]

COLLEGE SHOWCASES AT WARP FESTIVAL

Students from Together Trust's Bridge College have been taking part in The Whitworth’s Circuit WARP Festival by producing a technological installation.   The two-day free festival is set to showcase art and music from 15-25 year olds from Greater Manchester is taking place on Saturday 25 and Sunday … [Read more...]

Vernon Building Society on search for top young talent

Stockport’s Vernon Building Society is offering two ambitious young people the chance to join a new and exciting apprenticeship scheme. Successful candidates will have the chance to gain first-hand experience of financial services at one of the highest customer-rated financial institutions in the … [Read more...]

TOGETHER TRUST RECEIVE NEW LORD’S TAVERNERS MINIBUS

The Lord’s Taverners were in Cheshire on June 14 to present a new minibus to the Together Trust. The Together Trust is a charity that offers care, support and special education to children, adults and families in the North West and beyond.  This includes those with behavioural problems, learning … [Read more...]

Together hosting careers evening for school leavers

Cheadle-based specialist finance provider Together will be holding an apprentice open evening for school leavers keen to get their careers started.   The event presents an exciting opportunity for young people in the area to meet current employees from different departments within the business … [Read more...]