Celebrating diversity during ‘Widen Our World’ Week
Last week, our campuses were filled with vibrant celebrations for Widen Our World Week. The purpose of the week was to highlight the beauty and richness of cultures from around the globe. Organised by our talented student events planning team, the week was a showcase of unity, inclusivity, and appreciation for the diversity that defines […]
We celebrate 3 years of T Levels at Trafford and Stockport College Group
Trafford and Stockport College Group has been celebrating the benefits of T Level studies during a special awareness week. It’s been 3 years since T Levels were introduced by the government in order to help bridge the gap between education and employment by combining classroom study with hands-on industry placements. Our T Level Week was […]
Trafford and Stockport College Group celebrates success at WorldSkills UK national finals
The WorldSkills UK National Finals 2024 proved to be another fantastic event, with venues across Greater Manchester playing host to the nation’s top young talent, including our own college group. Six talented students from the Trafford and Stockport College Group represented us in the competition. And, after an intense series of challenges, Erin Carpenter secured […]
Students participate in GM Colleges Question Time event
Students from the Trafford and Stockport College Group joined peers from colleges across Greater Manchester to take part in a Question Time event at Bridgewater Hall on Friday 15 November. The debate delved into the timely question: Is the Labour Government responding to the needs of young people? The event offered students a powerful platform to […]
Sharifah named Runner Up in AoC Student of the Year awards
Marple Sixth Form College student Sharifah Aljafari has been named a Runner-up in the prestigious Association of Colleges (AoC) Student of the Year Awards. Sharifah was selected as a finalist in the Student Green Commitment Award category and was then recognised as the Runner-up. A special celebration ceremony is scheduled to take place in March […]
‘Topping Out’ milestone reached in £27m Cheadle College campus redevelopment
Cheadle College is celebrating a major milestone in its £27 million redevelopment, marking the structural completion of its pioneering campus. A topping-out ceremony – the traditional construction term which symbolises the progress of work – was attended by students, staff, and key partners including contractor Willmott Dixon. Six photography students were also present at the […]
Jason Gallagher wins Construction Apprentice Champion of the Year
Jason Gallagher, Trafford and Stockport College Group’s Apprenticeship Leader for Construction and Sustainability, has been named Construction Apprenticeship Champion of the Year. This achievement, at the EPA Construction Apprenticeship Awards 2024, recognises Jason’s dedication to empowering young people and shaping the future of the construction industry. Jason stepped into his role just over a year […]
TSCG plays host to WorldSkills UK national finals
The Trafford and Stockport College Group is proud to be one of the hosts for this year’s WorldSkills UK National Finals, taking place across venues in Greater Manchester from November 18-22. The event returns to the region as part of WorldSkills UK’s commitment to engaging young people and employers nationwide. The prestigious competition, showcasing world-class talent across […]
Trafford College students shine at Professional Beauty Show
Trafford College students have once again demonstrated their outstanding talent and creativity at the prestigious Professional Beauty Show in Manchester. Our talented students earned awards across multiple categories, showcasing the skill and dedication that make our college stand out in the beauty industry. Jacqueline O’Sullivan, Nail Specialist & Lecturer at Trafford and Stockport College Group, praised […]
1000 students register to vote in pioneering auto-registration initiative for 16-year-olds
In a groundbreaking first for Further Education in England, Trafford and Stockport College Group has launched a pioneering auto-enrolment voter registration service for 16-year-olds, making it a trailblazer for other colleges across the country. The initiative, which has already seen 1000 students register to vote, is being hailed as a model for engaging young people […]