by Nikki Brown | Aug 14, 2025 | GMLEP News
Wigan and Leigh College has been named as one of only 10 in England to become a ‘construction technical excellence college’ (TECs), following an announcement today by the Government. The college will be part of a £100m plan to equip more than 40,000 future builders,...
by Nikki Brown | Aug 12, 2025 | GMLEP News
A new initiative, Grad Recharge, has launched to support out-of-work STEM graduates into digital careers in Greater Manchester. Delivered by Manchester Digital in partnership with Pathways CIC and commissioned by Manchester City Council, the Grad Recharge programme is...
by Nikki Brown | Apr 29, 2025 | GMLEP News
Nine Greater Manchester Colleges, including Trafford and Stockport College Group, have been awarded £2.5 million in additional funding following the success of their Innovation Programme pilot. The additional funding from Innovate UK’s Further Education...
by Nikki Brown | Oct 8, 2024 | GMLEP News
The Manchester Metropolitan University has signed a partnership agreement with international pathway provider Navitas to create an exciting new international college for Greater Manchester. The Manchester Metropolitan University International College will support the...
by Nikki Brown | Sep 23, 2024 | GMLEP News
A new digital tool has been launched to give young people in Greater Manchester a clear line of sight to real jobs in the city-region’s growing economy. Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, joined school pupils, teachers and apprentices at Rayner Stephens...