We’re delighted to celebrate The Manchester College student and alumni being part of a landmark moment for technical education in Greater Manchester. Recent BBC coverage highlighted how more than 1,000 industry placements have been pledged by employers across the region, giving young people studying technical subjects the opportunity to gain real-world experience alongside their studies. Among those benefiting are TMC student programmers on the Digital Software Development T-Level, currently completing placements with leading technology employers including IBM.
As part of this landmark moment, TMC students were also invited to meet Andy Burnham, who joined students, colleges and employers to celebrate the impact of high-quality industry placements on young people’s futures.
As an educational partner with Manchester Digital, TMC is proud to work closely with industry to ensure students develop in-demand digital skills, professional confidence and clear progression routes into apprenticeships, degrees and employment.
Get Involved: Support the Next Generation of Digital Talent
Small and medium-sized businesses have a vital role to play in closing the digital skills gap. By offering a T-Level industry placement, employers can:
Gain access to motivated, work-ready digital students
Shape future talent with skills aligned to real business needs
Support social mobility and inclusive growth across the region
If you’re a small business or digital employer looking to get involved, now is the perfect time to partner with TMC and help create clear pathways into tech for young people in Greater Manchester.
👉 Get in touch to explore how your organisation can support a T-Level placement and help close the digital skills gap 👉 EmployerPartners@tmc.ac.uk
