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The Manchester College offers specialist courses for young people (aged 16-25) with learning difficulties.

Our learners develop their independence and work skills in a supportive, friendly environment. They can learn and build their confidence at their own pace.

Next stop - work!

Have a look at our video about young people who have taken the next step
into work.

Enquiries and how to apply

For full details, please read our booklet, 'Courses for Learners with Learning Difficulties' (downloadable pdf).

Case study

James at work

James finds full time paid work
James completed the Skills for Independence Entry 1 course at The Manchester College. He now has a full time paid job with Central Manchester Foundation Trust Hospitals. James...

Latest News

Award winning project at The Manchester College
Supported Traineeships project award winners
The Supported Traineeships project, which is run in partnership with The Manchester College, Pure Innovations and Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, has won the ‘Project...
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Supported Traineeship project – making it happen for young people
The Manchester College Supported Traineeship event at the Town Hall
The Supported Traineeships partnership of The Manchester College, Pure Innovations and partner employers held an event at Manchester Town Hall to update local employers on recruitment opportunities...
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ReStore opens its doors
ReStore shop opens at The Manchester College
ReStore, a new shop run by students from the learning difficulties team, has opened its doors at The Manchester College. The shop, which is located in the Tower Building at the Openshaw campus, was...
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College breaks the ground for groundbreaking specialist centre
l-r Adam Lyon, Sir Richard Leese, David Marriott, Maura Anapaz, Jack Carney
The Together Trust is building a state of the art specialist college in Openshaw, in partnership with The Manchester College and Wates Construction. Bridge College will offer teaching and therapy to...
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Skills for Independence students’ year of fundraising
Gary Whitehead, Zia Sarwar and Adam Aldred
The Manchester College’s Skills for Independence students have been helping to raise money for charities throughout 2010. The Skills for Independence course teaches young people with learning...
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Latest videos
Next stop - work!