Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN) is reintroducing its team as the organisation continues to support Education Providers across the city-region with a renewed focus on collaboration, engagement, and growth. Following a strategic review by the GMLPN Board, the organisation’s … [Read more...]
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College innovation pilot supports over 1,000 Greater Manchester businesses
The Greater Manchester Further Education Innovation Programme (GMFEIP) is celebrating that over a thousand businesses in the city-region have accessed innovation support and training from local colleges. Backed by £2.5 million in funding from Innovate UK, GMFEIP empowered nine FE colleges across … [Read more...]
50p Uniform Shop returns to Merseyway this summer
Merseyway Shopping Centre is calling on residents to donate again, as its popular pop-up school uniform shop gets ready to reopen for summer 2025. Hundreds of Stockport children returned to school in smart, good-quality uniforms last summer, with some families paying as little as 50p per … [Read more...]
Together treats Stockport schoolchildren to a wild day out
Children from Adswood Primary School were treated to a memorable day out at Chester Zoo this July thanks to support from Stockport-based finance company Together. The trip gave pupils the chance to explore the renowned zoo and see animals including elephants, giraffes, and bears up close. Each … [Read more...]
Build a Business workshops come to Stockroom
The Build A Business in GM Libraries programme will return to Stockport, with Stockroom hosting three sessions in August and September. Workshops aim to support existing business owners or aspiring entrepreneurs looking to develop their business idea and ensure they have access to the skills and … [Read more...]
College leader backs lowering of voting age
A champion for political literacy and youth engagement working at Trafford & Stockport College Group, has given her backing to the UK Government's decision to lower the voting age to 16. Head of Personal and Professional Development at the Trafford & Stockport College Group, Michelle … [Read more...]
Merseyway calls for school clothing donations ahead of return of Pop-Up Uniform Shop
Stockport's Merseyway Shopping Centre is calling on shoppers to support local families by donating good-quality, secondhand school uniforms that can be resold in its popular Pop-Up Uniform Shop ahead of the new school year. From Monday 21st July – Monday 4th August, a donation bin will be … [Read more...]
Bus boost for younger, older and disabled passengers in Greater Manchester
Around 150,000 18–21-year-olds in Greater Manchester will benefit from half price Bee Network bus travel, better connecting them to work, training or education opportunities. Plans were announced by Mayor Andy Burnham as part of the launch of the Greater Manchester Strategy (GMS), the region’s … [Read more...]
Stockport College Programme Leader achieves doctorate
After starting her higher education at the college, Amanda Vardy, Programme Leader for HE Early Years, at the Stockport College University Centre has officially achieved her Doctorate in Education. Back in 2013, Amanda was working as a registered childminder. She was content in her role, but when … [Read more...]
Raspberry Pi Foundation chooses Greater Manchester to launch digital and AI skills certificate for young people
UK-based tech charity, the Raspberry Pi Foundation has launched a new Certificate in Applied Computing qualification for young people in Greater Manchester to equip them with essential digital and AI skills. The online course for 14-19 year olds will form part of the Greater Manchester … [Read more...]
Pure Innovations and Manchester Airport celebrate decade-long partnership
Nine young people with special educational needs and disabilities have become the latest to secure paid roles through a partnership between Manchester Airport and Stockport disability charity, Pure Innovations. Pure Innovations' Supported Internships programme at Manchester Airport launched in … [Read more...]
GM Skills Awards 2025 celebrate the best in the sector from across Greater Manchester
The GM Skills Awards 2025 took place on Thursday 3rd July to celebrate excellence in the Further Education and Skills sector across Greater Manchester. The awards are organised in partnership by the Greater Manchester Learning Providers Network (GMLPN) and Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce … [Read more...]
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