Discover the Greater Manchester college pumping millions into creating new opportunities for the next generation

When young people finish school at 16 having just overcome the first big hurdle in their educational career, they face the exciting question - what's next?

There's much to consider; What subject should I study? Should I do A levels, a B-tec, or become an apprentice? And, of course - Which college should I attend?

With many colleges out there, each with their own approach to learning, picking out that perfect college can seem like an overwhelming decision.

But the chosen college will be the birthplace of the experiences that will heavily contribute to placing them firmly and confidently on their chosen career path.

One of the key factors that learners consider whist weighing up their options is - what does this college do to ensure that it's creating real work-place opportunities after graduation?

Tameside College, with sites across Ashton-under-Lyne, is a college which puts this exact sentiment at the core of everything that they do.

Having invested over £100 million into brand new, state of the art facilities packed with high-spec, industry standard equipment, the college is dedicated to providing a brand new approach to practical learning whilst anticipating how best to prepare learners for the future job market.

The principal and chief executive of Tameside College, as well as Clarendon Sixth Form College, Jackie Moores - whose leadership has resulted in multiple positive impacts on the college, including improved Ofsted reports - spoke on some of the investments that have been made.

She explained: "Just over 100 million pounds has been invested in the last six years.

"We've invested in high-spec buildings with industry standard equipment, to provide state of the art spaces for our learners and staff."

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