Stockport and Manchester-based accountants, Bennett Verby have hired a fifth apprentice for their Stockport office. The appointment comes as part of a plan to proactively grow the size of the rapidly-expanding business over the next 3 years. 18 year-old Holly Slater has been welcomed to the … [Read more...]
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Careers open evening held as Stockport software house expands
Insurance software house, CDL, is opening its doors and inviting local software developers, IT professionals and university leavers to attend a careers open evening at the company’s striking campus development in Stockport. The company has grown steadily in recent years, and the evening will be … [Read more...]
Lord Goddard of Stockport: “we have too much democracy”
Lord Goddard of Stockport told politics students at St. Ambrose College, “there may be too much democracy at the moment.” The former gas engineer, who became leader of Stockport Metropolitan Council and was one of the architects of Manchester's innovative city financing deal, was ennobled in 2012 … [Read more...]
Marketing Stockport member gives Pro bono work to Together Trust
Sallyann Betts from the Rowan Consultancy has given 3 days Pro Bono work to fellow Marketing Stockport member Together Trust to help set up and launch their work-ready initiatives for the children at their Inscape School. The Cheadle based charity are focusing on developing a range of ‘in’ … [Read more...]
Stockport College appointed ACS Gas Centre Status
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...]
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...]