Reflections from Zack Grimes of ZGMC and chair of the GMLPN Business Development Exchange Connection over competition: why collaboration is the engine of Greater Manchester’s skills system The post-16 education and skills sector has rarely faced a landscape this fast-moving or this competitive. Providers are constantly balancing shifting policy, evolving employer demands, funding pressures, and…
The Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN) is pleased to announce that, as of 27 May 2026, the organisation has officially transitioned to a Community Interest Company (CIC). This significant milestone reflects GMLPN’s continued commitment to operating as a not-for-profit organisation focused on supporting its members and strengthening vocational and technical education across Greater Manchester….
The Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN) is celebrating 25 years of collaboration, innovation and impact in the region’s skills and employment landscape. Founded in 2001 as a small, informal group of training providers, GMLPN has grown into a thriving network of over 140 members, bringing together colleges, training providers, universities, employers and community organisations….
CogniSoft is a leading provider of Case and Learner Management systems, dedicated to the Employability and Skills sector for over 40 years. Our work is rooted in the firm belief that everyone, regardless of background or individual circumstances, deserves equal access to meaningful career and skills opportunities. We have developed a deep, intuitive understanding of…
GMLPN has been an integral part of my and Damar’s journey since we bought the business from its founder in May 2006. I remember meeting Mark Currie (already GMLPN chair), bemused about the sector and what I had taken on. Since then, he and others in the network have been a constant source of guidance…
Mantra Learning joined the Network to stay connected to the ever-evolving further education landscape at both regional and national levels. Over time, it has become much more than that – providing our employees with valuable opportunities for professional development, as well as a platform to share best practice, gain new insights, and build meaningful connections…
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