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Back 2 Work Complete Training
CSCS Five Year Green Card
This course meets all requirements for you to become a construction worker. Upon course completion and passing the required exams, you would receive payment to apply for your CSCS Card which is essential for securing work on UK construction sites.
Full guidance and support would be provided throughout the 10-day programme. Your work would be assessed through portfolio based evidence and you would receive coaching and support to make sure you are fully prepared for progressing into employment.
Course Start Date: Monday 26 July at 10am. Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm (2 weeks)
Standguide
Principles of End of Life Care - Level 3 Certificate
A 12 week online course that will give you the knowledge and understanding required to care for people approaching the end of their lives.
Understanding Autism - Level 3 Certificate
A 12 week course that is designed to help you increase your knowledge and understanding of the condition, and the challenges and strengths that autistic people
may experience.
Understanding Mental Health - Level 3 Certificate
A 12 week online course that is designed to provide a greater awareness of mental health issues and the importance of mental well-being.
Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes
A 12 week online course that will give you the knowledge and understanding required to care for patients living with diabetes.
Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care
A 12 week online course that will give you the knowledge and understanding required to care for people living with dementia.
Aiport Academy Distance Learning
They have added some new courses to their free distance learning offer:
Counselling Skills
Climate Change and Environmental Awareness
Domestic Abuse
To see their full range of courses download the
Airport Academy Distance Learning Brochure
The Growth Company
Childcare Study Programme
The 12 week course will provide students who are 16 to 18, with all the knowledge and skills required for a career working within a Nursery or School environment. On completion of the programme, they will work with the learners to secure a suitable Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeship opportunity.
The course covers the following Modules:
- Understanding The Childcare Sector
- City And Guilds Employability Skills
- Side by Side Prevent Duty
The Childcare Study Programme starts on Thursday 16 September 2021 and will finish in December 2021
If you or anyone you know is age 16 to 18, and are interested get in touch with
anthony.tavakol@gceducationandskills.ac.uk
Learn to Play Open Day
Free music lessons for children aged 6-16 from Longsight, Ardwick, Moss Side, Rusholme and around South Manchester from September. Finf out more about Learn to Play (JPEG)
Gorton Central and Health Me Healthy Communities
Gorton Central, at Gorton Community Centre have a lovely new meeting space available. Find out more in the leaflet Blooming Brilliant Space for Hire.
Gorton Community Grocers is a community food-sharing membership project whereby for £2.50 you can buy around £12.00 worth of food. Household items and toiletries can also be purchased. To find out more download the leaflet
Gorton Community Grocers
Healthy Me Healthy Communities Services for Central Manchester
They have serivces across Ardwick, Longsight, Hulme, Moss Side, Rusholme, Chorlton, Fallowfield, Whalley Range, Gorton, Levenshulme. To find out more about what services are on offer download the
Healthy Me Healthy Communities Services for Central Manchester leaflet
18 to 25 years old? Feeling lost, confused or anxious about your future?
Stand Out is a brand new programme powered by One Million Mentors and UpRising UK, which is specifically designed to help you develop your skills, expand your network, explore your career options and ultimately find a job.
Join the Stand Out programme and you’ll benefit from:
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Training for one month via a curated programme of online sessions
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Mentoring for one year; receive 1:1 personal development and career support
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Connecting to diverse coaches, tutors, and experts, from a range of industries
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Socialising with other job seekers, able to share tips and advice
UpRising and One Million Mentors have supported 500 young people through our employability and mentoring programme, so they know what works!
Start date: 26 July 2021.
Places are limited. Register interest promptly to help avoid disappointment.
To apply, you must be:
✓ 18-25, and;
✓ In your final year of study with no further education, training or work secured
Register Interest: Start finding your future, fill out this expression of interest form.
Got a question about Stand Out? They would love to hear from you. Get in touch by emailing hello@WeStandOut.uk.
An Introduction to Mental Health First Aid Training
Join them as they provide a brief overview of their Mental Health First Aid training and find out how having Mental Health First Aiders can benefit your business.
They will record the webinar, so if you aren't available to join on the day please do register your interest so they can share the recording link following the event.
Thursday 22 July, 12am to 1pm
Book your place on the Mental Health Training webinar
Business & IP Centre Manchester (BIPC)
Reset. Restart
Open to all business owners, Reset. Restart offers practical, jargon-free training and advice through a free, tailored programme of support, comprising a series of webinars on a range of topics. You will be pointed towards further support from their library-based Business & IP Centre, including 1-1s with local experts in business planning, marketing and finance, and networking with the local SME community.
City Careers
Are you age 16 to 24 and not currently in education or employment?
City Careers is a new City in the Community(CITC) initiative to get young people
(16-24) from Greater Manchester into employment or apprenticeships. During the 8-week programme,young people will have theopportunity to gain various qualifications and progress into employment or an apprenticeship.
For more information please contact Chris Johnston on
07753467200 or chris.johnston@cityfootball.com
COVID: Recovery – Start protecting your business
The health and a safety of workers returning to their workplace is essential in the lifting of restrictions.
Manchester City Coucil want to ensure that residents, workers and visitors are safe and so have set up two tiers of support for businesses.
- They are offering free advice and signposting for businesses as they begin their post lockdown journey. Measures to comply with health and safety duties on reopening workplaces need to be considered at an early stage in the process and they are there to offer advice where needed. They have a free risk assessment template and check list of control measures which can be used and adapted to your requirements.
- On site audits and assessments are also available for more detailed and sector specific enquiries. This service is offered at reduced rates as they help to ease the financial burdens businesses may have endured during lockdown. They are offering a 2 hour assessment for £100 plus VAT to any business starting to plan for a safe and legally compliant return to business.
To contact them please complete their Business compliance query form.
Clarion Futures
G4S Job Opportunities Information Session
If you are thinking of applying for a security officer or safety steward job with G4S you MUST attend this virtual information session. Clarion Futures is working with G4S to share essential information on;
- Where the jobs are
- What the jobs involve
- What you must have to apply
- The recruitment process
- How much you would be paid
- How Clarion Futures can really support you with your application
- How Clarion Futures can help you prepare for your competency interview
- Ongoing support by Clarion Futures
These are virtual information sessions: grab yourself your favourite cuppa and ZOOM in ready to find out whether these jobs are for you.
Digital Skills Online Workshops
The Digital Skills Team at Manchester Adult Education are offering weekly
online Skill Up workshops on a variety of different topics.
Digital Skills Online Workshops flyer
Register for the Digital Skills Worshops to get the joining links.
Free LAB Workshops Over Summer
LAB Up: Their weekly Tuesday Wellbeing and taster session 2 to 3pm on zoom. This would be great for anyone thinking of joining them in September but also if you just want to connect with some people online or practice using zoom.
LAB Up North: They will be running 3 in person confidence building workshops in North Manchester over the summer. These are for people who are looking to connect with others in person and build their confidence about being with others again. Past LAB participants are welcome. Due to covid there will be limited spaces on each of these. The first one will be: Thursday 22 July, 10am to 1pm.
Free Virtual Career Support
Making your CV work for you
Exploring your skills and how to demonstrate them and how to develop an effective CV and application form.
21 July, 3.30pm to 4.30pm
Find a Course - National Careers Service
Find a course
Find a course to help you improve your current digital skills or study for your future. Their trusted course providers include The Open University, Google, Amazon and FutureLearn. You can also search for courses from learning providers, including colleges and local authority providers which may offer work-related courses on a wide range of topics.
Free workshops in Facilitation and Leadership Skills leads to ASDAN award in Leadership
Are you a woman living in Rochdale, Oldham, Salford, Manchester, Wigan or Bolton? Would you like to take part in a series of free workshops to develop you facilitator/leadership skills and develop your own creative campaign or workshop? This project aims to bring together women from all different ages, backgrounds, cultures and belief systems to empower them to become even greater peace and cohesion leaders within their community. The workshops will explore creative facilitation techniques, as well as how to hold challenging conversations, support people to develop critical thinking skills and explore themes of hate and radicalisation.
For more information email Jo Lane at: jo@oddarts.co.uk
Free Family Learning Courses Available
How will the course help you?
- Give parents the tools to help children with their homework
- Support your family’s wellbeing
- Build your confidence – in the family and in your community
- Provide a supportive network of other parents and carers
- Support your children’s emotional needs
What are the courses that are on offer?
- Parenting
- Confidence Building
- Stress Management for Parents
- Family Maths
- Key Stage 3 Maths
- Family Phonics
- Family Crafts
If this sounds like something you would be interested in, make sure you sign up to register your interest. You can do this by visiting Family Learning Online Courses.
SSE Beauty Courses
They are delivering professional VTCT accredited qualifications to help individuals move towards employment within the Beauty sector. You would develop your theory knowledge and practical skills via a range of exciting units.
Courses available:
Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy: Part time course
Level 2 Diploma in Complementary Therapies: Part time course
Level 2 Diploma in Nail Services: Part time course
Courses are done on a rolling programme therefore start dates are to be confimed on sign up.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please email: melanie.lamb@gcemployment.uk
Generation IT Support Programme
Generation offer free employment training programmes to young people aged 18 to 25 years old in Greater Manchester, who are not currently in employment, education or training and are looking for work.
Their offer:
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Training: technical and employability skills (no experience or qualifications required).
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Mentoring: 1:1 during our programme and for 6 months post-programme.
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Employers: connect graduates of our programmes to hiring employers and support with interview preparation.
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Support: work-related benefits can still be received on Generation programmes due to our partnership with DWP. Laptop and internet access provided to those in need.
Any questions, please email Dilveena at dilveena.sokhi@generation.org
Greater Manchester High Growth Network
A fully-funded online programme aimed to equip business leaders with the tools, skillsets and networks to lead a strategy for success!
Find out more and register your interest for the Greater Manchester High Growth Network
Get Your Future Started
Construction Academy
Are you currently unemployed and interested in getting into construction?
Learn real skills, gain qualifications, and get the opportunity to do work placements that could lead to paid work for young people.
Interested in signing up? Contact them today for more information about the academy and how you can take part - email gyfs@onemanchester.co.uk
Government - Skills Toolkit
Free courses are available through an online platform launched by the government last year. The Skills Toolkit gives you access to free, high-quality digital and numeracy courses to help build up your skills, progress in work and boost your job prospects.
Greater Manchester Wellbeing Toolkit
GM Health and Social Care Partnership have created the GM Wellbeing Toolkit with our broad and diverse health and care workforce in mind. To help make it as easy as possible to look after yourself, when you are so busy looking after others.
Hospitality Training
Skills Support for Employment
In partnership with Barfection Training the Growth Company are delivering various hospitality courses which are perfect for those who are looking to start employment in the vibrant Manchester hospitality sector. On successful completion of the course customers will be linked in with various hospitality vacancies via their Employer Engagement Team.
Courses:
Cocktail making: online & part face to face, 19 July
Food safety: online, 16 and 30 July
Hidden Talent Youth Panel
The Hidden Youth Talent Panel are a group of young people aged 18 to 25, who have experienced unemployment. The Youth Panel meets on Fridays from 12.30pm to 2.30pm in Manchester City Centre. If you want to get involved email Quina.Chapman@gmyn.co.uk
Help to become more confident with your smartphone, tablet, laptop or computer
Do you know someone who has Internet access at home but doesn't have the skills or confidence to use it as effectively as they would like? Whether you have a smartphone, tablet, laptop or computer, free telephone support is available. Support is given on a wide range of things from turning on your device, setting up an email address, making video calls, downloading apps, booking your online supermarket shopping, finding health information and booking GP appointments etc. Calls can be made in 16 languages.
Text: 07860064128. Leave your name and area of Manchester where you live, or
Email: digitalinclusion@manchester.gov.uk with the person's details including their name and area of Manchester where they live.
Jobsnet Programme
Jobnet Programme Flyer (8mb)
Please note the flyer above is large and it may be best to download it on a computer or tablet.
Jobnet is a 7-week programme to help support unemployed professionals on their journey back into a meaningful career. The 7-week programme comprises topical weekly seminars from keynote speakers combined with mindset training in twice-weekly group sessions. The group sessions build a supportive community of people all experiencing similar challenges. Jobnet also includes the following on a one to one basis:
- LinkedIn profile coaching
- Career coaching
- CV training
- Networking sessions
- Mock interviews
The programme will run throughout 2021 on the following dates:
- 17 August to 07 October 2021
- 19 October to 09 December 2021
To register your interest, send an email to: hello@letsgoforward.org.uk
LAB Up Manchester
A weekly workshop to find out about the LAB activities over summer. To share opportunities with other and connect to your wellbeing. Tuesdays 2pm to 3pm.
To find out more and to attend the workshop click here
Low Carbon Careers
Throughout 2021 Groundwork Greater Manchester will be running a number of employment courses in Rochdale, Manchester and Trafford for young people looking to start their career in the green economy.
Unemployed young people between the ages of 18 and 25 will choose from 3 green economy sectors: the natural environment, waste and recycling, or property retrofitting.
Each young person will undertake 3 to 4 weeks of classroom based learning followed by a 2 week work placement plus support into employment by their dedicated employment coaches.
This programme has been developed with the support of employers to ensure that learners develop relevant new skills as well as a clear understanding of employer expectations and what it is like working in the sector.
Each course includes an accredited health and safety qualification and Carbon Literacy Certificate and is informed by current job and apprenticeship vacancies that local employers are recruiting for, to allow adaptation of course content and opportunities for young people to meet employers and find out about their business.
To find out more about the courses and to sign up click here.
Leading in uncertainty – Peer support for charity and social enterprise leaders
IVAR are running 90 minute drop-in peer support sessions for up to 10 charity leaders at a time, every week, from June, via zoom. Attendees will have a safe space to share challenges, time to pause and reflect, and the opportunity to hear each other’s experiences of adapting to and coping with leading in prolonged uncertainty. The sessions are for leaders of charities, community organisations and social enterprises, based in the UK. The sessions take place weekly, starting in June 2021, until April 2022.
More information and to sign up: Leading in Uncertainty sessions
Lab Online
Know anyone currently unemployed, over 19 and seeking creative upbeat training to keep motivated, develop more skills and confidence for retraining or going back out to work?
The free LAB Project develops team working skills, communication and key online presentation skills for today’s world of digital learning, job seeking and employment.
Check out the dates available for the upcoming LAB courses
Manchester Resident Device Scheme
Staying digitally connected is more important now than ever before. So, it’s great news that Manchester Libraries and Work and Skills teams have set up a new internet and device scheme. The team have an impressive 600 devices to give out over the next six months!
This scheme will help residents in Manchester who are the most vulnerable and digitally excluded to become better connected. It will allow them to have a Chromebook or tablet and have access to the internet.
To be eligible, you must live in Manchester, be 19 years plus, have no Internet access and have at least one of the following: long term health condition, disability, be over 65 or be of low income.
If you are a resident that has internet at home, but needs support, skills or confidence to get online, then they can help you. Please get in touch and they will give you all the support you need. Or you can refer someone you know.
Email your details to digitalinclusion@manchester.gov.uk.or text
07860 064 128, and leave your name and the area of Manchester where you live.
M-EET Your Match
Currently has 83 opportunities listed for young people 16 to 24, who are not in education, employment or training
M-EET Your Match lists traineeships, study programmes, volunteering opportunities, educational courses, work placements, life and employment skills courses, and Level 2 apprenticeships for young people age 16 to 24 in Manchester, who are not in education, employment or training.
Manchester Cares – Phone a Friend referrals are open
Phone A Friend is for those living in Manchester who might be isolated, not able to get out as much anymore and benefit from a meeting a new friend over the phone. The friendship matches are based on personality, interests and geography. Manchester Cares hope that friendships will move to face to face visits as restrictions ease, so pairs can have a natter over a cup of tea in the living room.
Momentum Training
CSCS Course
Momentum Training are offering those in Manchester who are currently unemployed the chance to upskill and gain the skills in Construction gaining their CSCS Card to access local building sites.The course is run online for several weeks with the Health
and Safety element and the exam taking place in person in Manchester.
To refer a learner please email melanie.lamb@gcemployment.uk
Manchester Adult Education
Make It Happen Webinars
Sessions include:
Creating a CV to get noticed
Nailing that job application
Interview preparation
And lots more.
To find out more visit Make it Happen or
Enrol (Make it Happen) to get all the joining information and meet links.
MAES
MAES offer both face-to-face and online opportunities, so you can learn at home or come into one of their friendly centres. To find something that suits you have a look on the MAES website.
Motiv8
Motiv8 are continuing to support vulnerable adults during Covid-19 and are still accepting referrals. They are working to support people into the job and online training opportunities that become available.
Agencies and individuals can email info@manchesterbbo.co.uk or contact the Manchester office on 0161 946 3556.
National Careers Service
Skills Assessments
The National Careers Service have free online careers assessments which anyone can fill in to find out what sort of careers you may be suited to. Whether you are out of work at the moment, furloughed or interested in exploring other career options, you are invited to have a go at one of their short assessments.
Northmoor Community Association
Create or Update your CV
Appointments available 9am to 1pm on Wednesdays.
Northmoor Hub, 103 Northmoor Road, Longsight M12 5RT
Call 0161 248 6823 or text 07458 300781 to book an appointment or fill in the Registration form for Create or Update your CV
One Manchester
One Manchester have a number of offers to support you!
- By appointment job clubs with a qualified and experienced Employment Support Advisor in Gorton, Openshaw, Fallowfield and Moss Side
- Virtual job club, evening job club and weekly workshops all accessible via Teams
- Skills Support for Growth to support 15-24 yr olds in Manchester into employment and training
- Get Your Future Started Academies
- Working Wardrobe for interviews
- Working Wardrobe for PPE work wear
- Be Well Manchester
Find out more about how One Manchester can help you.
One Manchester
Transferable Skills Workshop
Every Friday 11am to 12:30pm
What will you learn?
•What transferable skills are
•How to use everyday experiences to build your skill set
• Why it’s important to evidence your transferable skills on application forms and at interviews
What will you need?
• A computer/laptop, tablet or smartphone
• An internet connection
• A space where you will be uninterrupted for 90 minutes
Star Method Workshop
Every Wednesday 11am to 12:30pm
What will you learn?
• What the STAR Method for job applications/interviews is
• How to build a STAR story
• How to use your STAR story on job applications and in interviews
What will you need?
• A computer/laptop, tablet or smartphone
• An internet connection
• A space where you will be uninterrupted for 90 minutes
CV Workshop
Every Tuesday 11am to 12:30pm
What will you learn?
• How to choose the best content and layout
• Why the personal profile is an important part of a CV
• Why you shouldn’t be copying and pasting your previous job descriptions
• How to highlight your skills and achievements
What will you need?
• A computer/laptop, tablet or smartphone
• An internet connection
• A space where you will be uninterrupted for 90 minutes
One Manchester Work Placements
One Manchester offer a range of work placements with different employers, to help you get up to date work experience and a reference:
Administration Assistant
Graphic Designer
Ground worker (construction)
Architectural Assistant
For more info or to apply contact:
Natalie Bailey, Work Placement & Volunteer Coordinator
natalie.bailey@onemanchester.co.uk
One Manchester - Support with your CV
Understanding CVs Virtual Workshops
Every Thursday, 1pm to 2.30pm
Open to all ages, whether you are in a job already or are looking for one.
You will learn:
How to choose the best content and layout.
Why the personal profile is an important part of a CV.
Why you shouldn’t be copying and pasting your previous job descriptions.
How to highlight your skills and achievements.
Places are limited per session and can be reserved by contacting:
0161 230 1057 or onefuture@onemanchester.co.uk
One Manchester - Skills Support for Growth
Skills Support for Growth (SSG) Programme
For 15 to 20 year olds in Manchester, who are not in employment, education or training.
You will get tailored support specific to your individual needs, abilities and aspirations. The aim of the programme is to get you back into education, training or employment, helping whilst also working with you to improve and nurture your motivation and confidence. You will be supported to upskill, gain valuable and exciting work experience as well as open doors for you, that may become the starting point for your dream career. Support includes:
· 121 tailored advice and guidance and employment support
· High quality work experience opportunities in various sectors
· Accredited training linked to your aspirations
· Access to functional skills support in maths and English
· Activities that develop confidence and skills
· Interview and Pre for Work skills
· Support to make the transition to mainstream education/ employment easier.
Drop Amber an email amber.gelder@onemanchester.co.uk a text or phone call to 07884 747 164 to sign up for the SSG programme.
PROGRESS21 - 23 September
Progress21: One Date Three Events
As we complete the Government's Covid Roadmap, now is the time for us to support each other and look to the future. On the 23 September (change from previously advertised), the Growth Company presents PROGRESS21
PROGRESS21 will take over Manchester Central, offering a wide-ranging programme of support to the residents and businesses across Greater Manchester:
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PROGRESS21 Careers: a jobs fair 'plus', thousands of available jobs, training opportunities and a wide range of advice and support to propel your career.
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PROGRESS21 Business: offering on-day specialist insight and practical support for your business’s recovery and future growth.
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PROGRESS21 Global: bringing Greater Manchester together to promote our city region on the global stage to attract investors and visitors.
Register now for PROGRESS21 CAREERS
PeoplePlus
Self-Employment Provision
This new programme features:
- 12 months mentoring from a business advisor
- Develop a Growth Business Plan
- Health & Wellbeing Workshops
- Diagnostic of existing business/self-employment
- Workshops: Business Planning for Growth, Marketing, Bookkeeping, Social Media
- Networking with other self-employed people
Why it Started
The traditional NEA programme is still running, but now they have the opportunity to support those whose business faced hard times during the pandemic or started a business recently but are struggling - to receive mentoring, advice and guidance, and turn their business around
How Do I Refer?
To refer any claimants please use the Find & Refer system, the same as you would for the usual NEA programme; and look for 'New Enterprise Allowance Existing Self-employed'. Once they receive your referral, they will call your claimants and get them onboarded.
Any Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact: Helen Clarke on helen.clarke2@peopleplus.co.uk or 07970 753 169
Review, Refresh and Renew your Childcare Business
The programme is tailored to the business needs of childcare providers whether you are a company, a charity or a community group.
The programme will provide you with a practical framework to implement new ideas to renew and grow your business.
For more information and a discussion about the programme ring
Kyran Parker on 07982 678 017 or email register@redkiteinnovations.co.uk
Resources for SEND Families
The Challenging Behaviour Foundation has produced three information sheets to support families at this time:
'Please give me space' is a new initiative from the makers of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard scheme. It is designed to support people with non-visible disabilities who find it difficult to socially distance. The emblem signals to others that they need to pay attention and give some space.
A new suite of resources for commissioners and providers of care has information in Appendix 1 for people with a learning disability, autistic people and families and carers around engaging with NHS services during the pandemic. It offers advice on how to get in touch with services and gain access to the support you need.
Reform Radio
Life Lounge
Every Tuesday 1pm - 3pm on ZOOM!
Their online well-being sessions have undergone a rebranding. Come and join The Life Lounge conversation where Reform Radio's Well-Being Manager Dan leads an online, open conversation about all things life. From 'you live and you learn' to 'current topics' everything is open for discussion and everyone is welcome. Dan provides a safe and open space for all to share, but even if you want to just come and listen that is perfectly fine too! If you want to get involved, please send an email to projects@reformradio.co.uk.
Every Tuesday 1pm - 3pm on ZOOM!
Life Lounge Flyer
Supporting homeless 16 and 17 year olds: Guidance for voluntary and community sector organisations
Just for Kids Law has partnered with Homeless Link to publish a useful new resource for front-line professionals in the voluntary sector who support 16 and 17 year-olds faced with homelessness.To find out more about about why this resource is so important for front-line professionals in the voluntary sector click here.
Step Together Volunteering
For My Future Ex-Offender Course
Step Together Volunteering supports participants to build and develop the personal and practical skills needed to move forward. As well as offering progression routes into volunteering, training, and employment. Step Together Volunteering aim to help overcome the barriers ex-offenders face in finding work and this tailored course comprises 20 hours of guided learning, 1:1 mentoring and home learning, CV and interview techniques and a plan to get you into volunteering within your community.
Submission dates announced for Manchester Open Exhibition 2022
Applications for artists to be part of the 2022 Manchester Open Exhibition will open on 16 June. Submissions will be made via an online web portal on the HOME website, and are open to all, including those who may already identify as artists and those who might not, working in any medium. It is free to submit work for consideration, although HOME encourages donations in order to support their outreach and engagement programme. There will also be a return of the Manchester Open Awards – £2,000 bespoke bursaries. Deadline: 17 September, 6pm
More information and how to apply to the Manchester Open Exhibition
Springboard
Digital Hospitality Academy 2 week course
Are you over 16 and seeking employment? Have you been made redundant? If so, this course may be for you. It includes industry qualifications and employability skills. For more information and to register, see the Springboard webpage.
The Manchester College
Go further at their Centre of Excellence for Adult Education.
Study an adult course at The Manchester College.
Applications are open for adult courses at The Manchester College, the number one college for achievement in Greater Manchester.
They offer adult courses in a huge variety of subject areas that range from Entry Level up to Level 6, as well as Access to Higher Education diplomas, so there’s lots of opportunities to upskill in your chosen field or retrain for a new career, regardless of what academic level you’re at.
There are also lots of financial opportunities available to help you fund your course, including the Advanced Learner Loan – finances don’t need to be a barrier to your success.
Explore The Manchester College courses and apply now.
The Manchester College - Employment Support Courses
NHS Sector Based Work Academy (flyer)
Start on a path to a career with the NHS
Work and Skills Courses (flyer)
Improve your skills and boost your chances of progressing onto work or further study with courses in
Digital Skills
Business Admin
Health and Social Care
Volunteering
The Princes Trust Team Programme (flyer)
Boost your confidence, meet new friends, gain new skills and progress on to work or further study. For young people age 16 to 24.
Volition - Volunteering Programme (flyer)
Learn new skills, take a qualification and gain work experience at Manchester Cathedral.
Women in Business Free Webinar
This, the first of four webinars, will provide practical advice and guidance to aspiring women entrepreneurs. Top tips will be shared on essential issues to consider prior to setting up or supporting your business, in Greater Manchester.
They will record the webinar, so if you aren't available to join on the day, please do register your interest so they can share the recording link following the event.
Friday 23 July, 12am - 1pm
Book your place on the Women in Business webinar
Walking groups for disabled people
Breakthrough UK are currently running two walking groups for disabled people in Manchester. The walking groups are taking place at Heaton Park, every Tuesday at 2pm and Wythenshawe Park, every Wednesday at 2.30pm.
If you or anyone you know identify as disabled and would to get active and meet new people, email: referrals@breakthrough-uk.co.uk for more details.
Working Wardrobe is Open
The One Manchester Working Wardrobe is a free service for men, providing access to interview clothing. Appointments are available on a Wednesday between 10am and 3pm. Make a Working Wardrobe appointment
Your Guide to Helping Older People with the Internet
Good Things Foundation and Centre for Ageing Better have produced a handy guide to help you if you want to show older people how to use the internet for the first time, or help someone to improve their skills. It doesn’t matter if you’re helping a friend or family member, or someone you support as part of your job or volunteering role. You'll find lots of tips on how to get started. There’s also advice if you’re interested in setting up long-term learning for a group of older people.
Your Guide to Helping Older People with the Internet
Young Enterprise - Toolkits for Parents, Teachers and Youth Workers
Young Enterprise has worked hard to adapt a wide range of its programmes, to ensure that children and young people can still develop crucial work and money related skills from their own homes. There are three unique toolkits available for children and young people ages 4 to 19 years – to download by teachers, parents and youth workers.
Young Enterprise Digital Toolkits
Young Enterprise E-Brochure (PDF)
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