Stockport College has become an accredited ACS gas centre where their state-of-the-art facilities are specially designed to provide their students the best practical experience. The newly Accredited Certification Scheme (ACS) gas centre at the college is the ideal place to learn, to receive the … [Read more...]
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Ashcroft unveils brand new school building
The Together Trust’s Ashcroft School has unveiled a new annex to their existing building in Cheadle, Stockport. The extension, which houses four new rooms including a music, drama, humanities and medical room, has been built thanks to the generous support of individuals and businesses. The … [Read more...]
Stockport company has designs on UK science labs
Stockport-based interior specialist Innova Design Solutions is launching a survey that aims to reveal an accurate picture of secondary school science labs in the UK. In 2015, according to a government report, just 85 per cent of the required teacher trainees were recruited to teach the sciences … [Read more...]
Stockport College agrees sale of Wellington Road campus
Stockport College and the Homes and Community Agency (HCA) have announced a deal to turn part of the Wellington Road campus in Stockport into a residential development. The former St Thomas Workhouse part of the site is sold with vacant possession, some other parts of the campus will remain in … [Read more...]
PAL Hire Employee is Awarded Intermediate Apprentice of the Year
Stockport based PAL hire are celebrating National Apprenticeship as winners. Apprentice Hannah Rakestraw has been named Intermediate Apprentice of the Year 2016 in the Damar Training Awards, announced to coincide with National Apprenticeship Week, to celebrate young people’s exceptional … [Read more...]
Stockport students give budget reaction on BBC news
Following Wednesday’s budget, the BBC visited Stockport College to record and hear from the students how George Osborne’s announcements may impact on them. The programme was broadcast from the college on the BBC News at 6pm live and the BBC News at 10pm. Simon Andrews Principal and CEO of … [Read more...]
Cheadle business named ‘Newcomer of the Year’ by Damar
Stuarts Property Services have been announced as Newcomer Employer of the Year by Damar training at their 2016 Annual Apprenticeship Awards. Stuarts, a Letting and Property Management Specialist based in Cheadle Village, have taken on two apprentices through Damar Training. Amanda Adams, … [Read more...]
Council’s work experience students success at Apprenticeships Store
Stockport Council’s 14 – 19 Services, week-long work experience placement, has inspired six students from Stockport College. The students, studying Business and IT, had the opportunity to gain skills and see the connection between their subject area and the world of work. The students … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS shortlisted in Student Nursing Times Awards
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has confirmed its reputation for training excellence by being shortlisted for two national Student Nursing Times Awards. The trust runs Stepping Hill Hospital and community health services in Stockport. Stepping Hill nurses Domonique White and Sarah Heywood who … [Read more...]
Damar Training’s 2016 Apprenticeship Awards – winners announced
The results are in for Damar Training’s Annual Apprenticeship Awards 2016. Headquartered in Stockport, Damar is one of the country’s leading providers of apprenticeships and work-based training and, over the past year, has worked with over 1,500 apprentices at more than 300 employers … [Read more...]
Stockport business owners take a gander at college
Two Marketing Stockport members have provided Insight Presentations to Stockport College students, as part of the new Gander Careers Programme. Last week, Graham Saul of Cloud 9 Hosts and Stuart Bradley of Trust, gave students an insight into their careers and industries, as part of a series of … [Read more...]
Could libraries really be bookless?
As reader’s transition to digital tablets and public spaces become more high-tech, Stockport based interior specialist Innova Design Solutions has declared that we could start seeing “bookless libraries” within a generation. The prediction comes as figures show sales of printed books fell by £150 … [Read more...]