We connect learning with the world of work through careers education, employer partnerships, work experience, industry placements and meaningful employer engagement. Through this approach, learners develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to progress into employment, apprenticeships, higher education or further study.
At Trafford & Stockport College Group, careers education is embedded throughout the learner journey. We help learners understand their options, explore career opportunities and make informed decisions about their future.
Our approach includes:
Understand careers, industries and opportunities.
Meet employers and experience real workplaces.
Build technical, digital and employability skills.
Build professional networks and relationships with employers.
Make informed choices about education, training and employment.
Move confidently into further study, an apprenticeship or employment.
Our Careers Programme sets out the planned careers education, information, advice and guidance activities available to learners across the Group. It demonstrates how careers learning is embedded throughout the learner journey and supports progression into employment, apprenticeships, higher education and further study.
Learners have access to professional careers support throughout their studies.
Support includes:
Every learner can expect:
Careers and work-related learning opportunities are tailored to different learner groups and progression pathways.
Career exploration • Employability skills • Workplace visits • Volunteering
Industry tasters • Employer encounters • Work experience • Employability development
Industry placements • Employer projects • Progression planning • Sector-specific experiences
Supported work experience • Supported internships • Personalised progression support
Career change • Skills development • Employer engagement • Employment progression
Workplace learning • Technical development • Career progression
We are committed to ensuring all learners can access careers education, work-related learning and progression opportunities.
Additional support is available for learners with SEND, high needs, barriers to employment, workplace support requirements, or those who need extra support to plan their next step.
Supported internships provide learners with valuable workplace experience and personalised support, helping prepare them for sustained employment and independence.
We believe learners develop confidence, skills and career readiness through meaningful workplace experiences. Opportunities are tailored to course level, sector and learner needs.
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Opportunity |
What it provides |
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Industry placements |
Extended experience in relevant workplace |
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Work experience |
Practical understanding of a sector or role |
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Employer-set projects |
Real-world briefs and problem solving |
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Workplace visits |
Insight into working environments |
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Employer talks and masterclasses |
Direct access to industry expertise |
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Industry challenges |
Development of technical and employability skills |
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Volunteering and community projects |
Confidence, responsibility and transferrable skills |
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Supported internships |
Supported transition into employment |
Employer partnerships help ensure learners develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required by industry.
Our employer partners help us:
Find out more about the Power in Partnerships:
Digital & Business
Foundation T Level Business learners worked with DWP Digital on a hybrid employer-led project. Learners visited the DWP Digital Manchester office before collaborating on real-world business challenges and presenting their ideas to DWP professionals.
Teamwork, communication, presentation and problem-solving skills.
Learners gained experience of working with a major employer and applying their learning to real-world business challenges.
Manchester Airport Group works closely with the Group to support careers education, work-related learning and progression opportunities across aviation, engineering, digital and business sectors.
We welcome support from employers, industry partners and organisations looking to inspire the next generation.
Find out more about working with us over on our Partner with Us page.