Sharon Weetman

The Government is backing our plan to deliver a new decade of Good Growth across our city region, with new powers and funding to deliver new homes, jobs, and opportunities. That includes a boost for the MBacc - our plan to transform technical education. Find out more 👇 orlo.uk/9JnNy

Over 800 extra T Level placements and counting across Greater Manchester. Thank you to the colleges, employers and partners giving young people real experience and a clear line of sight to good jobs. Together, we’re building the best place in the country to do T Levels. Businesses can pledge a T Level placement: orlo.uk/Tn94w #TLevelsWeek

Greater Manchester is leading the way in technical education, with its colleges beating the national T Level average for the third year in a row, with a pass rate of 93.5% compared, to 91.4% across England.

🚨 Just 2 weeks to go! 🚨 The Oldham Jobs Fair is nearly here – up to 60+ employers all under one roof! Free to attend, just bring copies of your CV with you! 📅 Thursday 18th September ⏰ 12pm – 3pm 📍 Queen Elizabeth Hall, Oldham, OL1 1QJ @JCPinManchester

"I'm a passionate believer in the MBacc, I'm a passionate believer in transforming our education system to make it more employer-led." That's TV attended Greater Manchester's first Festival of Technical Education, and heard @RtHonRobHalfon's thoughts on the MBacc qualification.

Missed the action packed Meet Your Future Session with Blue Light Careers? Hear from frontline professionals and understand the different technical pathways you can take into this fast paced career 🚒 youtu.be/HwpEaiDGdNY?si… #GatewaysToTheFuture

A big day for technical education in GM! We’ve marked 1 year of the #MBacc + launched the Raspberry Pi Certificate in Applied Computing. 600+ T Level placements 4,000+ on Beeline 26 pilot schools equalex work experience Educator toolkit orlo.uk/OARz9

@EldonPrincipal @PeterHyman21 You were brilliant James, thanks for joining us!

Construction isn't just bricks and hard hats; it’s about architecture, sustainability,  project management and the innovations driving green construction!   Want to know more? Catch up with the Meet Your Future Session hosted by Murphy -youtu.be/T_lMa56wqlE?si…

Today, we had the pleasure of hosting @Cansfield1 Year 10's, who came to sample a range of vocational and A Level subjects. It was also a chance to get a flavour of college life too. We hope you all enjoyed the day 😀 #gmfestivaloftechnicaleducation #gatewaystothefuture

#GMFestivalOfTechnicalEducation starts TODAY! 🎉   If you're attending any events then we want to hear from you! Tag us or use the Festival hashtags to share your photos, thoughts and experiences. 🗣️   📆gmacs.co.uk/event/greater-… #GatewaysToTheFuture

Another event on offer during our GM Festival of Technical Education this week opening #GatewaystotheFuture for all our young people

🎉 The Greater Manchester Festival of Technical Education 2025 is here! We’re proud to support the MBacc - a prestigious, employer-backed route to great careers in Digital, Health, Engineering, Construction, Education & more. #GatewaysToTheFuture #MBacc

There are so many technical education opportunities with employers across GM so you can find the one that’s right for you - just like Millie did! Congrats Millie! 👏

We’re looking forward to hosting the @FestivalOfApp tomorrow at our Business School. It will be great to connect with future apprentices and leading employers showcasing their opportunities. Come and explore the world of degree apprenticeships: festivalofapprenticeships.com/manchester/

It's #GMFestivalOfTechnicalEducation and we're excited to be a part of GM’s exceptional technical education offer. Our students go onto great destinations after gaining the technical skills at college - preparing them for a great job in our growing economy. #GatewaystotheFuture

📢 Believe in Business Bitesize 🧠 Focus: Supporting Neurodivergent Talent 📍 @RADCaTLtd , Wigan | 🗓 22 July | 🕕 6–8PM 🤝 Free event with expert talks, peer support & networking. 🎟 Book now: bit.ly/44v86XU

#ShesElectric! 🚌🚃🚲🐝🐝 Opportunity to win one of five tickets for @oasis. Just take a photo when you're travelling on a @BeeNetwork bus, tram or e-bike and submit for a chance to win. 🎫 data.reachplc.com/251614175741859. Further info: manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/music…

T Level student Ali has enjoyed his placement at GMCA in the Education Work and Skills Directorate; read his experience with work and study now! Technical Education has opened the doors for Ali’s future and it can do the same for you! #GMFestivalOfTechnicalEducation

🎯We're hiring 🎯 Head of Careers and Destinations £54,162 - £60,934 + Benefits We need a strategic, results-driven leader with experience in careers or student support to build partnerships and embed a college-wide careers focus.