The 14th World Autism Awareness Week 2021 takes place from Monday 29th March – Sunday the 4th April. The week aims to raise awareness of the challenges faced by autistic people and to encourage the world to be a more inclusive place for autistic people. The Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN), in partnership…
It’s important to remember that there are real people behind every statistic. I was one of the people behind the depressing statistic that 88% of people with autism in the UK are not in any kind of employment, and sadly this number is getting worse every year. The high number makes it seem like there’s…
Mature student Nikki-Ann Wyatt is in the finals for the prestigious national Festival of Learning 2021 awards, after making an outstanding return to education following a motorbike accident. The 36-year-old from New Mills was forced to rethink her career as a top-flight pastry chef in Michelin starred restaurants following the crash which left her with…
A student from Stockport College has beaten off competition from other finalists to be named as the Association of Colleges’ Young Student of the Year. Esha Mumtaz was recognised for her outstanding commitment to the local community after applying her studies in Health & Social Care to work at a local care home and…
The Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN), in partnership with the Association of Colleges (AoC), and funding from the Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership, are working on a project to improve mental health support for Apprentices and Trainees within Independent Training Providers (ITPs) and employers. In the next part of the…
The Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN), in partnership with education provider NCFE, have launched a new project to increase apprenticeship opportunities for autistic young people. Research on previous economic recessions indicates that disadvantaged groups, like autistic people, become even more marginalised and further away from the labour market. Further research, conducted by the National…
OLDHAM College is showcasing ‘work ready’ learners whose career hopes have been put on hold by COVID-19 to mark National Apprenticeship Week 2021 (February 8-14). The FE provider has around 150 young people currently itching to start apprenticeships with local employers across a range of sectors – including construction, health and social care, IT, digital,…
Oxford Professional Education Group have recently joined the Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network, highlighting their commitment to collaborating and sharing best practice across the Network. Established in 2001, GMLPN is a network of over 100 members including, Independent Training Providers, FE Colleges, Community Voluntary Organisations, Universities and key suppliers and other stakeholders. They work alongside…
The Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN), in partnership with the Association of Colleges (AoC), and funding from the Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership, are embarking on a project to research into what mental health support is available for Apprentices and Trainees within Independent Training Providers (ITPs) and employers. This project is split…
The Trafford College Group is marking National Apprenticeship Week by celebrating the vital role of apprentices during the Covid-19 pandemic, five of whom are supporting the delivery of crucial medical supplies for Nightingale hospitals. With apprenticeships spanning dozens of curriculum areas, many College Group trainees have been performing essential tasks on the frontline in areas…
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