Yesterday (December 21), trainer and fashion giant New Balance opened a new store in the Trafford Centre. Away from its discount store in Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet, it's the sneaker brand's first Northern store in the UK.
Animal magic with opening of new Tameside College centre
04.12.2023 - 12:14 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
One of Tameside College’s most popular courses has a brand new home at its Beaufort Road campus.
Staff and students walked through the doors of their brand new learning resource at half-term. A purpose-built animal management centre with workshops and outdoor pens is now home to an array of different animals including insects, reptiles, fish, amphibians, meerkats, goats and dogs.
The £1.2 million development is part of a £100 million investment in the college campus that has seen the arrival of Clarendon Sixth Form College, the Advanced Technologies Centre, Tameside One and the Construction Skills Centre.
Other initiatives include the creation of a hospital ward and children’s simulation suite in the health and early years’ department whilst the college’s welding workshops have also received a make-over.
The development of the college estate is part of Tameside College’s strategic plan to develop the local workforce, respond to national qualification reforms and the changing needs of employers.
Jackie Moores, principal said: “Every year we use labour market information to determine: what do employers need? what do young people need? As well as apprentices and adults.”
She continued: “But it’s not just about the buildings. It’s about what’s inside the buildings, it’s about the specialist kit that the employers say they want their employees to work on, to be confident using.”
“We are delighted that in Tameside, we now have some of the highest numbers of adults with level 3 qualifications. So many of our adults and young adults are able to progress to a wide range of well-paid careers across Greater Manchester, as well as places at top universities.”
“We continually develop the curriculum offer to ensure that Tameside
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