At TSCG, we believe education has the power to transform lives, strengthen communities and drive economic prosperity.
Every day, we work alongside employers, learners and partners to ensure people have access to the skills, opportunities and support they need to succeed, while helping businesses develop the workforce required to thrive.
As one of Greater Manchester’s largest providers of technical, professional and vocational education, we play a vital role in responding to local skills needs, supporting economic growth and creating pathways into employment.
This report highlights some of the impact we have delivered together during 2025/26 and our ambitions for the year ahead.
The skills landscape continues to evolve rapidly.
Employers are facing workforce shortages, emerging technologies are reshaping industries, and communities continue to require access to high-quality education and employment opportunities.
Throughout 2025/26, we have continued to align our curriculum, partnerships and investment to the priorities identified by employers, the Greater Manchester Local Skills Improvement Plan, local authorities and regional growth strategies.
Our focus remains clear:
A 38% increase on the previous year, creating more opportunities for young people to develop industry-relevant skills in sectors including Construction, Engineering, Digital and Health, whilst supporting employers to build future talent pipelines.
Supporting employers to develop talent, build capability and address workforce challenges across Greater Manchester.
Grow apprenticeships, T Levels and higher technical education.
Preparing the next generation of talent through employer-informed programmes, technical education, work experience and progression pathways into higher education, apprenticeships and employment.
Supporting priority sectors to access future talent.
Helping employers develop skills from Level 2 through to Higher Apprenticeships.
Building aspirations, confidence and progression opportunities.
Helping residents retrain, upskill and access employment opportunities.
Connecting local people to employment opportunities across the airport community.
Creating real pathways into work through employer partnerships.
With 196 progressing directly into employment.
Across technical, vocational, professional and academic pathways.
Working collaboratively with businesses to shape curriculum, provide industry placements, support recruitment and co-create solutions to workforce challenges.
During 2025/26 we strengthened relationships with employers across Greater Manchester, supporting curriculum development, workforce planning and talent pipelines.
Highlights included:
Our curriculum continues to be shaped by employer need and economic opportunity.
Supporting regional housing, infrastructure and retrofit ambitions through technical education, apprenticeships and workforce development.
Key developments included:
Developing the technical skills needed to support innovation, productivity and industrial growth.
Highlights included:
Developing the technical skills needed to support innovation, productivity and industrial growth.
Highlights included:
Supporting workforce development across health, care and early years provision to meet growing demand.
Key achievements included:
Embedding sustainability and future skills across our curriculum to support the transition to a greener economy.
During 2025/26 we:
Partnership sits at the heart of everything we do.
From curriculum design and industry placements to apprenticeships and workforce development, employers play a crucial role in shaping the learning experience and ensuring our provision remains relevant and responsive.
This year we strengthened partnerships across Greater Manchester, creating new opportunities for learners whilst helping employers address recruitment, retention and skills challenges.
Examples include:
Together, we are creating a stronger pipeline of talent for the future.
Skills are about more than qualifications. They create confidence, aspiration and opportunity.
Throughout the year we have continued to support:
Our work continues to focus on ensuring that everyone, regardless of background or circumstance, can access opportunities to succeed.
One of the standout examples of partnership working has been the continued development of the Manchester Airport Skills Hub.
Created in partnership with Manchester Airports Group and employers across the airport community, the Hub is helping address workforce challenges through recruitment support, workforce development, careers engagement and skills planning.
The initiative has brought together employers, education providers and stakeholders to:
Alongside the Airport Skills Hub, our Construction, Digital and Employability Skills Academies have continued to support local people into learning and employment, while our FE Innovation Fund projects have explored new approaches to innovation, employer engagement and workforce development.
Together, these initiatives demonstrate how collaboration, innovation and partnership can help address skills challenges whilst creating opportunities for learners, employers and communities.
Our ambition remains bold.
In 2026/27 we will continue to strengthen our role as a trusted partner for learners, employers and communities.
We will:
Expand opportunities in priority growth sectors.
Increase employer involvement in curriculum design and delivery.
Grow apprenticeships, T Levels and higher technical education.
Support more people into employment and career progression.
Develop future skills in digital, AI, sustainability and leadership.
Strengthen partnerships that drive inclusive economic growth
Everything we do is guided by a simple belief:
When individuals succeed, communities prosper and businesses grow.
By working together, we can ensure Trafford, Stockport and Greater Manchester have the skills, talent and opportunities needed for a successful future.
