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…
Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN) is delighted to welcome International Business College Manchester Limited (IBCM) as a new member of the network. Based in the heart of Piccadilly, Manchester, IBCM is an international college dedicated to equipping learners with the knowledge, skills and experience needed to succeed in high-demand industries. The College provides a…
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….
We are delighted to welcome Pink Academy as a new member of the Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN). Based in Walkden, Greater Manchester, Pink Academy is a specialist training provider delivering high-quality vocational education in Nails, Beauty, Employability, and Functional Skills. The organisation supports both young people and adults aged 16+, including NEET learners,…
The Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN) is pleased to welcome Manchester First as a member of the network, further strengthening collaboration across education, training and skills provision in Greater Manchester. Manchester First includes organisations and individuals who have a wide range of experience and skills. It offers consultancy and training services to help to…
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