The Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN) is pleased to welcome Skills and Education Group as a member of the network, strengthening collaboration across education, training and skills provision in Greater Manchester. Skills and Education Group is a national organisation with a long‑standing commitment to improving lives through education and skills development. Working across qualifications,…
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…
Tameside College has been a proud member of the Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network for many years, our involvement has always been rooted in a simple but powerful principle: collaboration drives quality. We first joined the Network to ensure that we were not operating in isolation but instead contributing to and learning from a collective…
When I think back to where my journey with GMLPN began, it takes me right back to over 23 years ago, in the early years of my career in Further Education. At that time, I was undertaking a business development Return on Investment (ROI) programme alongside other providers across the region, created by the network….
We first joined 25 years ago before I was Chief Executive, following a poor Ofsted result. I remember going to the meetings at the Lancashire Health & Racquets Club with the then CEO. Prior to that – I think we had been more inward looking. It was brilliant to meet so many like-minded people facing…
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…
The wait is over – our GM Skills Awards 2026 shortlist is here! We’re delighted to celebrate the individuals and organisations who continue to raise the bar for skills, learning, and opportunity across Greater Manchester. A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors, judges and contributors for their support and commitment. We’d also like to…
Partnership celebrates talent, opportunity and growth across Greater Manchester’s skills system! The GM Skills Awards will return in 2026 to celebrate excellence across further education, technical education and workforce development in Greater Manchester. Taking place on Thursday 2nd July at The Sheridan Suite, the Awards bring together learners, educators, training providers and employers to recognise…
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS), one of the largest fire and rescue services in England, has joined (GMLPN). Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service is one of the largest fire and rescue services in England, covering an area of 493 square miles and serving a population of 2.87 million residents, along with many…
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