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We explore the benefits of taking on an apprenticeship An apprenticeship is a paid job where the employee learns and gains valuable experiences. Alongside on-the-job training, apprentices spend at least 20% of their working hours completing classroom-based learning with a college, university or training provider which leads to a nationally recognised qualification.  An apprenticeship includes:  paid employment with holiday leave  hands-on-experience in a sector/role of interest at least 20% off-the-job training  formal assessment which leads to a nationally recognised qualification There are many types of apprenticeships Check out this one from Stagecoach. Ready to take the first step towards a rewarding engineering career? Join our apprenticeship programme and start your future today! Apply now: https://t.co/BhXA00Dt7l @TheMcrCollege , @TraffordCollege , @Bury_College , @stock_college #EngineeringMyFuture #Manchester #Stockport pic.twitter.com/9o5Z2T24Nu —...

Are you stuck at work but looking for a place to eat?  This article will explore some of the best places to go across Greater Manchester. Bundobust in Piccadilly Gardens Vegan and veggie food that is sure to warm you from the inside out – Bundobust is an amazing place to go for lunch.  There’s an express lunch menu of two dishes for £8.50, including the classic Bundo Chaat, a street snack of broken samosa pastry, and puffed rice, peas, onion, pomegranate, and tomato in tamarind chutney. Found on the edge of Piccadilly Gardens, the interiors are simple but cool. Northern Soul on Tib Street, Northern Quarter Northern Soul’s cheesy delights range from brie, feta, cheddar, and blue cheese – they do it all and stick it in a grilled sandwich. Extra sandwich fillers include pulled port, jalapenos, and onion chutney with sriracha glazed fries on the side – the best bit is, that they’re all under £10. This place is definitely worth a visit! What will you have on yours? Katsouris De...

After a dreadful two years of restricted travel, many people across Greater Manchester are now at the forefront of the new travel boom. Check out this interesting article from a local college. Many of their students are heavily involved in an exciting time for the industry. INTERNATIONAL TOURISM MANAGEMENT DEGREE STUDENTS ARE PUTTING THEIR EDUCATION INTO PRACTICE (burycollege.ac.uk) Many International Tourism Management students at Bury College University Centre have begun to forge a path for themselves in the industry. Shannon Rimmer, 24, is currently in her third year and is already putting her education to good use. She has found full-time work at Hays Travel Agency alongside her studies. --- It's also worth exploring this interesting travel blog from Hays Travel Our Head of Retail, Paula, recently returned from an adventurous trip to America. ✈ She wrote us a wonderful blog, where she spoke of her travels across the country - visiting Las Vegas and Los Angeles 🇺🇸 Check ...

Several staff members at Bury College have recently successfully completed the Education and Training Foundation Mentoring Programme and received recognition for their efforts. The programme is aimed at Further Education practitioners who want to improve their professional and personal development by mentoring colleagues. They benefitted from 40 hours of online mentoring and completed a blended learning programme while supporting staff members in college. BURY COLLEGE STAFF RECOGNISED FOR COMPLETING MENTORING PROGRAMME The course has enhanced their mentoring skills and enabled them to access and share best practise with other Further Education providers nationally. They were also able to build professional networks and develop internal and external relationships. Andrea Plimmer, Assistant Director of Health and Social Care at Bury College, and who completed the Advanced Mentoring Programme, was delighted with how the course went: “The online sessions were inspiring and having the o...

It's time for a good news story. This one involves students from Bury College raising money for Bury Hospice. Bury College Business students have been busy raising money for Bury Hospice as part of their college Course. Their course includes a unit called Business Events, and it was as part of this that the students decided to raise money for something close to the hearts of many.    The students were split into four groups, across two classes and each of them had to decide on an event they wanted to run. They organised two car washes, one murder mystery-themed escape room and sold lanyard reels.  A group of Bury College students have been busy raising money for @BuryHospice as part of their Level 3 Business Course. Well done all 👏 pic.twitter.com/HyJd4ywr4c — Bury College (@Bury_College) April 13, 2022 Bury Hospice aims to help people fulfil their wishes during life-limiting illnesses, and they work hard to provide quality care whenever and wherever it is need...