Stockport Training Providers & Programmes

What are your ambitions for adult life? Do you envision yourself embarking on a career? Perhaps you would like to become more independent, build relationships or further an interest, whatever your goal, Pure College, through tailored study programs and working in small groups, can provide you with the skills, confidence, and knowledge to achieve your…

If you’re aged 16-30, you’re out of school, unemployed, self-employed or need a confidence boost, we offer a range of courses and tailored support to help you take your next step. Our courses are available online and in-person, they’re completely free and won’t affect your benefits.  To join our online courses, you’ll need access to…

Damar Training are a specialist provider of professional apprenticeships across England. Damar Training has a 40-year legacy of successfully delivering apprenticeship training. We have worked with thousands of apprentices and many of the country’s leading employers to deliver apprenticeships in business admin, accountancy, customer service, legal, management and travel. How it Works – Apprenticeships with Damar…

Have you got a desire to work at one the areas biggest employers and the third busiest airport in the UK, Manchester Airport? As a training provider powered by Trafford College and Stockport College, the Airport Academy support individuals in gaining employment at Manchester Airport.  We want to build a future pipeline of talent to…

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service is one of the largest Fire and Rescue Services outside London with more than 2,100 members of staff and 41 fire stations. We cover an area of approximately 500 square miles and a culturally diverse population of 2.8 million people. Our vision is to make Greater Manchester a safer…

Stockport Continuing Education Service aim to inspire the people of Stockport with our high quality courses. Some courses are designed to help you get a job or get on at work, while others offer more informal learning for personal development, health and well-being. We hope your course will help you to achieve your personal goals…

Stockport Empowering Parents Empowering Communities (EPEC) is a successful, popular, parenting programme delivered by parents who live in their own community. We offer a mixture of workshops and courses, virtual and face to face, helping parents to learn practical communication skills for everyday life and bring up confident, happy and co-operative children. About Stockport EPEC Parent…

Step into Care is an online adult social care recruitment programme, and the ultimate goal is to recruit talented and compassionate care workers in Greater Manchester. Adult social care describes all forms of personal care and other practical assistance for adults who need extra support. You could be assisting adults who live in residential care homes,…

Founded in 1974, Babington provides high-quality training across a growing number of sectors, from accounting to technology. At Babington, our mission statement is ” to be globally recognised as a valued and trusted partner unlocking potential through a bold passion for learning”. Babington has a unique collaborative culture in which the senior team instils an…

Skills City is a unique, digital skills powerhouse transforming talent diversity in the North West. Headquartered at HOST (Home of Skills and Technology) in Salford at MediaCityUK, Skills City aims to break the barriers faced by those from underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds, by fast-tracking 450 people into careers in digital technology every year. About Skills City Kickstart your…

GC Education and Skills in Stockport have been providing high-quality education and skills to individuals and businesses for over 30 years, and as an Ofsted Grade 2: Good provider you can be assured the quality of our training and excellent support can help you achieve your future goals. We want you to get the best…

The Job Gym GM delivers a wide range of government-funded training programmes both online and onsite in Middleton. They are tailored to meet each individuals’ needs and strive to improve learners’ job and life prospects with our “Life Skills programmes” ( delivered online) and currently include  “Mental Health and well-being”, “Digital Skills”, “ESOL”, “English”  “Maths” and “Business Start up”…

Generation run free training programmes for people not in education, employment or training. We prepare, support and place people into life-changing careers by connecting them with hiring employers. Generation partners with employers to develop role-specific training programs and recruit for them through bootcamps and apprenticeships. About Generation UK This is how our model works:  To…

Think Big. Get Training. Achieve More. Connecting you to apprenticeships and free courses for adults in Greater Manchester If you are looking to start, or progress, your dream career – we are here to help. With 92% of apprentices feeling that their apprenticeship had a positive impact on their career, what are you waiting for?…

JobSkilla is a free online platform designed to bridge the gap between unemployed people, funded training and support providers and advisers. Our mission is to assist, support and navigate unemployed skill seekers to free local funded training. Our aim is to help unemployed people to maximise their potential, realise their ambitions and secure greater employment…

Catch22 is a social business, a not for profit business with a social mission. For over 200 years we have designed and delivered services that build resilience and aspiration in people and communities. As a social business we have the heart of a charity, and the mindset of a business. What we do We design…

Street League uses the power of sport to tackle poverty and give young people the opportunities they need to succeed in life and the workplace. From school to the world of work, we work with young people aged 16-30, living in the UK’s most disadvantaged communities. Our staff help them overcome their practical and personal…

Aquinas College strives to be a Catholic college for the whole community. Christ is at the very heart of our philosophy. This is expressed in our commitment to the Gospel values of freedom, justice and love. At Aquinas College, we have a fantastic range of courses available and a state-of-the-art building in which to study….

Whatever the ambition and passion of our students, Stockport College is here to help them succeed. Our college is part of the Trafford College Group and every year, thousands of students join us on courses that are designed to further their career prospects, enable progression into higher education or simply satisfy a desire to learn…

Founded in 1990, Standguide continues to support hundreds of employers and thousands of participants per year, providing employment advice, funded qualifications and business mentoring and recruitment. Standguide’s comprehensive and successful delivery portfolio includes employment, education and rehabilitation services UK-wide on behalf of the Department for Work & Pensions, Education & Skills Funding Agency, NHS and…