Stockport College welcomes businesses to innovation events

Trafford and Stockport College Group is inviting local businesses to join them to explore innovation, adopt digital tools and drive growth at events this November.

Sessions are part of the Greater Manchester Further Education Innovation Programme, funded by Innovate UK, and are free to attend for businesses from across Greater Manchester; priority is given to SMEs based in Trafford and Stockport.

Upcoming events in November include:

Innovation in Practice for Manufacturing Growth

? Imperial War Museum North
?? 7 November, 9:00am–13:00pm
Join us for an insight-packed morning designed to help manufacturers in Trafford Park strengthen productivity, reduce costs and build future-ready skills. Delivered in partnership with CDI.

Book here.

Making Tax Digital

? Trafford College, Altrincham Campus
?? 14 November, 10:00am–13:00pm
Delivered in partnership with Macleod Accounting, this event aims at equipping attendees with how to stay compliant with HMRC rules, learning practical steps to streamline their digital record-keeping & filing processes, including an expert delivery from Xero.

Book here.

Excel Made Simple with Copilot

? Trafford College, Altrincham – 19 November
? Stockport College – 20 November
?? 10:00am–13:00pm
Spending too much time on spreadsheets, data checks or preparing reports? This practical session will explore how Microsoft Copilot in Excel can transform finance, operations and admin workflows – saving time, reducing errors and unlocking deeper insights. Delivered in partnership with Empower M365.

Book here.

Building a Relationship with AI + Speed Networking

? BizSpace, Altrincham
?? 26 November, 9:30am–12:00pm
For Trafford businesses who are wanting to learn the basics of AI and how it can be implemented into their daily practices. Followed by an opportunity to speed network to make meaningful connections. Delivered in partnership with BizSpace.

Book here.