GMColleges

A collective of nine General Further Education colleges across Greater Manchester

[GMColleges @GmColleges]

We're delighted to announce the appointment of Julia Heap OBE as the new Chair of GMColleges marking an exciting new chapter for us🎉

Read more 🔗
https://t.co/UW2gRu7tJx

#GMColleges #FurtherEducation #Skills #FE #Leadership #GreaterManchester #GMFE #Education @hopwoodhall

[GMColleges @GmColleges]

Join us online on Wednesday 6th May for a Lunch and Learn session delivered by @ucenmcr and @TheMcrCollege to better understand how digital design tools are transforming the #construction sector 👷🏼🛠️

Register here 🔗👉
https://t.co/7iXTTGKATw

[GMColleges @GmColleges]

We are delighted to announce that our Greater Manchester FE Innovation Programme has been shortlisted in the Partnership Project of the Year category of the GM Skills Awards 🎉

#GMSkillsAwards #GMSkillsAwards2026 #GMFEIP #FEIF #FE #GM #GMFE #GMColleges #Innovation #Skills

[Oldham College @OldhamCollege]

We hosted the @GMColleges Skills Competition for Performing Arts and Music this week! Oldham College won the L2 Dance and Music comps and were runners up in L3 Dance 👏

Well done to all who took part, and to the winners and runners up who have progressed to the finals at @53Two!

[GMColleges @GmColleges]

National Apprenticeship Week - Day 3 💡

Our Innovation Literacy Training is designed to help #apprentices develop the skills needed to drive meaningful change in the workplace.

#NationalApprenticeshipWeek #Innovation #GMFEIP #FEIF

[GMColleges @GmColleges]

We've had another fantastic week welcoming delivery partners on board our Innovation Literacy Launchpad 🎉

Thank you to @DNColleges @b_and_fc @SHCollegeGroup @YeovilCollege @norwichcollege

#Innovation #InnovateUK #FE #FurtherEducation #InnovationLiteracyLaunchpad

[GMColleges @GmColleges]

Join our next event with @TSCG_CollegeGrp to explore the future of manufacturing innovation and skills in Greater Manchester 💡

The event takes place at the Imperial War Museum on Thursday 12th Feb, 9am - 1pm!

Register here 👉https://t.co/Xe3aVLCF43

[Mayor of Greater Manchester @MayorofGM]

Yesterday, the Mayor marked a major milestone for technical education in Greater Manchester, as employers pledged 1,000 new T Level industry placements.

At @IBM in Manchester, he met students, employers and colleges to celebrate the partnership giving young people real workplace experience and a clearer line of sight to good jobs.

He also thanked @GmColleges , @growthcouk , employers and partners across the city region and encouraged more businesses to step up and get involved.

[GMColleges @GmColleges]

We're celebrating a huge milestone 🎉

Building on the work of our colleges, employers across the city region have pledged 1,000 new #TLevel industry placements.

Read more about the exciting news here 👉
https://t.co/Zbx5sfoT5W

@greatermcr #1000TLevelPlacementPledges

[GMColleges @GmColleges]

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT🎉

We are delighted to announce that we have been Commended in the @AoC_info #BeaconAwards for The Edge Award for Excellence in Real World Learning for our Innovation Literacy Training

#AoCBeacons #LoveOurColleges #GMFEIP #FEIF #Innovation #Apprentice

[GMColleges @GmColleges]

A groundbreaking new programme is launching across the UK 📢

The Innovation Literacy Launchpad, funded by @innovateuk is a nationally accredited training programme that unlocks the creative potential of #apprentices & #employers

Read more👉https://t.co/Efsyl3RCsJ

#GMFEIP #FEIF

[GMColleges @GmColleges]

Calling all #apprentices in #GreaterManchester 📣

Discover a free, two-day course that empowers apprentices to bring fresh ideas back to the business, sparking innovation, enhancing productivity & boosting profitability

Sign up: https://t.co/Ls5wx4j9h1

[GMColleges @GmColleges]

⭐National T Level Week ⭐

We are delighted to share that #GreaterManchester is a national leader in #technicaleducation with new results confirming our region’s outstanding performance in #TLevels

https://t.co/XeZ2QwjuLQ

[GMColleges @GmColleges]

Our #CDIRoadshows are back & better than ever 🎉

Join our 4 events to explore cutting-edge facilities, expert sector based knowledge & connect with local people & partners
@BoltonCollege @OldhamCollege @TSCG_CollegeGrp @TamesideCollege

Sign up here:
https://t.co/m8aSV5t6sG

[Wigan & Leigh College @wiganleighcol]

Our Women's Football team kicked off their first league match yesterday against St John Rigby and what a start it was!

🔥 Final Score: 11–0 🔥

An incredible performance and amazing effort from every single player involved. 👏

#womensfootball #sport #collegefootball

[GMColleges @GmColleges]

In October we are hosting a free 2 day Innovation Literacy Programme to empower #apprentices to innovate, influence & inspire change in their workplace.

Sign up to our webinar today to find out more!

#GMFEIP #FEIF #SMEs

https://t.co/48IdL1LMPi

[Wigan & Leigh College @wiganleighcol]

Our Men's rugby team won the North West 9s tournament yesterday🎖️

They beat Winstanley and Hopwood Hall (amongst others) on the way to the final, where they defeated Priestley College 12-6.

A great start to the season and a great showcase for the @LeighLeopardsRL Youth Pathway!

[GMColleges @GmColleges]

Hear about how the Innovation Team @TSCG_CollegeGrp have helped Rebecca Zartarian's work at @careTrafford through #AI to streamline admin, save time & create new ideas

#GMFEIP #FEIF #FE #Innovation #SME #SMESupport

[Bolton College @BoltonCollege]

Well done to our student, Piotr Halama, who’s celebrating a Grade 5 in both Maths & English this GCSE Results Day! 🎉 He thanks his teachers - Nazir in Maths, and Sophie & Laura in English - for their support. Such a proud moment!
👏 #GCSEResultsDay

[Wigan & Leigh College @wiganleighcol]

A big warm welcome to former @WesthoughtonHS pupils, Josh, Ross, Harry, Matthew and Airidas who have all enrolled with us today 😃

They've each chosen a different course, ranging from Applied Science to Business and Motor Vehicle.
#FutureReady #workready