About Gander
GanderCareers was created in 2014 to create and further links between Stockport Businesses and Further Education Colleges. Gander was formed and sponsored by Stockport Council Growth Team, Stockport…
What we do
- Bringing education and business together
- Launched at Stockport Business Expo in November 2015
- Developing the skills of the future workforce for Stockport
Key Partners:
- Stockport Economic Alliance
- Stockport Council
- 3 Stockport Further Education Colleges
Further Education Colleges
Aquinas College
Aquinas College is a Roman Catholic denomination, co-educational sixth form facility in Stockport, Greater Manchester. As of the most recent inspection, there were 1,909 full-time students on the school roll, and 625 part-time students. The college is under the trusteeship of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Shrewsbury, and is named for the 13th century philosopher and theologian, Saint Thomas Aquinas.
Further Education Colleges
Cheadle and Marple College
The Cheadle and Marple College Network is a training provider for the Stockport area specialising in 16-19 educational provision. It consists of two colleges, The Cheadle College and Marple Sixth Form College, which have a combined student population of nearly 2,000.
Further Education Colleges
Stockport College
Stockport College is the largest educational establishment in the area with over 4,000 learners and 350 staff. We’re dedicated to delivering innovative, inspirational education to help school leavers, adults and apprentices achieve their career goals. From beginner to degree level, our courses take place in a vibrant, multicultural learning environment that boasts some of the best teaching and extra-curricular facilities in the country.
Calendar
Events & Activities
05
March
Cheadle Campus Taster Event
28
March
Launch Event with The Goodness Collective, a community interest company
02
May
Professional Roles in Business
Music Magpie Young Entrepreneurs
Students were invited to demonstrate their prowess as new Entrepreneurs mentored by Steve Oliver, Managing Director of Music Magpie to raise funds for Seashell Trust, a charity based in Stockport. The students created a ‘Pop Up Shop’ selling refreshments to students...
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NK Theatre Arts and Forum Theatre create project for Graphics Students
Gander arranged for the graphics department at Aquinas college to take part in the creation of logo’s and printed media for NKTA and the Forum Theatre for both their 30th Anniversary celebrations and a production of Joseph and his Technicolour Dreamcoat.Students were...
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Cheadle & Marple College and The Sharp Project
Gander arranged for Cheadle and Marple Campus ITC students to visit the Sharp Project in North Manchester. The twofold purpose of the visit was to attend a seminar on ‘How to Build a Website’ from Mark and Justin Blackwood from Stockport, whose company Digital Next is...
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Employer experiences for students
Stockport Further Education colleges
Years Established
Get In Touch
Location: Stockport Business & Innovation Centre, Broadstone Mill, Broadstone Road, SK5 7DL
Email: Stephen@gandercareers.org