Winners at the GM Skills Awards 2025

The GM Skills Awards 2025 Winners Announced

Meet the GM Skills 2025 Awards Winners The GM Skills Awards 2025 took place on Thursday, 3rd of July at The Monastery Manchester, bringing together apprentices, employers, and support teams to celebrate outstanding achievements. The event also highlighted the strong partnership between ourselves at Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN) and the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC). By…

National Education and Training (NEAT) Joins Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN)

National Education and Training (NEAT) Joins Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN)

National Education and Training, an empowering training provider, has joined GMLPN. National Education and Training are a specialist training provider with 150+ years of combined experience offering accredited programmes in three core areas- Early Years childcare, Residential care, and Dog Grooming. Their goal is to offer a high‑quality, engaging, and contemporary learning experience- blending theory,…

Discover Training CIC Joins Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN)

Discover Training CIC Joins Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN)

Discover Training CIC, a community interest company based in Greater Manchester, has joined GMLPN. Discover Training CIC are committed to breaking down barriers to learning and ensuring that their programmes are inclusive and empowering for all. They have positively impacted the lives of countless individuals across Greater Manchester. Through their programmes, they have helped people…

NCC Education Joins Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN)

NCC Education Joins Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN)

NCC Education, a globally recognised awarding body and quality education provider, has joined GMLPN. NCC Education is a UK awarding body and global provider of education and was originally established as a computing initiative by the British Government in 1966. With their Head Office based in Manchester, they have developed a network of over 200…

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RISE UP Joins Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN)

Lived-experience-led youth employment movement joins GMLPN to challenge systemic inequality and build inclusive pathways into work RISE UP, a charity built from lived experience and rooted in community, has joined the Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN) – strengthening its mission to tackle youth unemployment by creating meaningful, supported routes into employment for marginalised young…

System People Ltd Joins Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN)

System People Ltd Joins Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN)

System People Ltd, an apprenticeship training provider, has joined GMLPN. System People Ltd are an independent education recruitment agency based in Carlisle, serving clients across Cumbria. They specialise in placing professionals such as teachers, teaching assistants, cover supervisors, lecturers, trainers/assessors, and administrators in various educational settings. They are also an apprenticeship training provider and since…

Regional Training Provider Networks unite to Launch National Community of Practice

Regional Training Provider Networks unite to Launch National Community of Practice

A powerful new collaboration is underway as regional provider networks from across England launch the Networks of Providers: Community of Practice – an ambitious initiative designed to enhance cooperation, foster innovation, and share best practices across the post-16 education, training, and skills sector. The initiative, led by founding members including Yorkshire Learning Providers, the Devon…

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GMLPN supported Members on Menopause Understanding

GMLPN partnered with Still Human to equip members with the knowledge to support menopause-related wellbeing. In a continued effort to promote wellbeing and inclusivity, GMLPN offered its members three, one-hour interactive workshops, delivered by Still Human, focused on menopause awareness. Mindfulness and becoming Menopause Ambassadors. Understanding and supporting the mental health of those around us…

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Smart Choice Training Academy Joins Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN)

Smart Choice Training Academy, a renewable energy and utilities training provider, has joined GMLPN. ​Smart Choice Training Academy, part of Smart Choice Holding, specialises in training professionals in the renewable energy sector. Their programmes are designed for both new entrants and experienced engineers, focusing on areas such as smart metering, solar energy, electric vehicle (EV)…

GMLPN Strengthens Board with the Appointment of Two Senior College Leaders

The Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN) is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its Board: Allan Milne, Director of Apprenticeships and Employer Engagement at Salford City College Group, and Tracey Wood, Chief Commercial Officer at Trafford & Stockport College Group. These appointments mark an important step in strengthening the GMLPN…

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