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…
Elite cycling professionals have teamed up with The Trafford College Group to offer rising sports stars the chance to gain qualifications while they train. The Manchester Cycling Academy partnership gives post 16-year-olds and mature entrants the chance to study one of the few Sport Cycling and Performance Development BTECs in the UK. The new qualification,…
Taken from: BAE hiring record number of trainees as ‘national priority’ (msn.com) Aerospace giant BAE Systems is hiring a record number of new trainees despite the ongoing coronavirus crisis.© Anna Gowthorpe A general view of the BAE Systems plant in Brough, Hull (Anna Gowthorpe/PA) More than 850 apprenticeships and 400 graduate roles will be available across…
OLDHAM College is delighted to announce that Alun Francis has been made an OBE (Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) in the Queen’s New Year 2021 Honours List. The OBE has been awarded for his services to education – including a decade of leadership at Oldham College. Alun, 55, was appointed…
BBC Breakfast featured Oldham College this morning as it revisited local resident Terrence who last year revealed he’d spent the previous 20 years alone at Christmas. It led to a memorable visit by the college to his home with presents, a tree and to sing carols in a gesture that touched the hearts of a…
A former Trafford College student has put his aviation training to the test by flying crucial medical items across the world to help fight the Covid pandemic in the UK. Senior First Officer Nick Lee was selected by Virgin Atlantic for the 26-hour flights to pick up an average of 16 tonnes of essential items per trip…
Remit Training have recently joined the Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network, underlining their commitment to collaborating and sharing best practice with other Network Members. Remit Training is an Ofsted Grade 2 provider and recognised as Outstanding for Leadership and Management. They are one of the UK’s leading apprenticeship and training providers and operate nationally. Remit…
Ranging in age from 16 to 37, and across all ten boroughs of Greater Manchester, the successful apprentices have begun roles across all districts and units including Cyber Crime, Major Incident Support and local policing teams. Their training is being delivered by Greater Manchester-based provider, Damar Training. This is the 8th year that GMP have…
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