We welcomed a fantastic turnout of more than 850 visitors to campus on Saturday 22nd June. There were lots of opportunities for young people and adults to have quality discussions about their options at both OIdham College and University…
Visitors from across the country attended our Technical Leadership Learning Visit event with WorldSkills UK, as part of our status as a Centre of Excellence, earlier this month. A range of senior leaders, managers and educators came to…
This year’s final cohorts have completed our Deaf Awareness course for staff and learners. Across six weeks of sessions, attendees have learned introductory signs and communication tactics/gestures to help when working in front of house,…
OLDHAM College celebrated the achievements and dedication of its students at inspiring awards ceremonies last week. The Student Awards for 2023/24 were held across two evenings in the Futsal Arena which was specially repurposed to host…
Oldham College is delighted to be officially confirmed as the host venue for nine WorldSkills UK National Finals for the 2024 competition. WorldSkills UK is a ‘skills Olympics’ where students and apprentices nationwide compete in…
Oldham College learners made net gains at a special event hosted by the British Insurance Brokers‘ Association (BIBA). A group of Digital students attended the Young Broker Day at BIBA’s recent annual conference accompanied by Careers Team…
Today (22nd May) is the seventh anniversary of the Manchester Arena attack. This is always a poignant time as we lost one of our own learning community, Lisa Lees, in this devastating incident. We will also be thinking about the other…
OLDHAM College staff’s charity football match versus Men United Against Suicide Football Club (MUASFC) raised a fantastic £1,600 towards this great cause. The OC team was coached by Simon Jordan, Principal, and had put a lot of effort into…
Last month, six students from Oldham College’s Digital and Creative department returned from a study exchange trip to Aachen, Germany, where they delved into a new culture, refined their skills, and formed international friendships. These…
The Youth Mayor visited campus earlier this week to deliver an inspiring talk about her role and Oldham Youth Council’s advocacy for young people’s mental health. Charlotte Clasby serves as a representative for the borough‘s youth in this…
University Campus Oldham, our higher education provision, is celebrating a hat-trick of winners at Sheffield Hallam University’s UK Partner Inspirational Student Awards 2024. Each year, Sheffield Hallam recognises the achievements, hard…
Please note that the Wednesday 17th April is a Staff Engagement Day at Oldham College. This means that, on this day: Learners: Please contact your tutor if you have any questions.
Oldham College recently welcomed Depaul UK to campus to present a cheque from learner and staff fundraising efforts. Last month, learners took part in ‘Sleepover for a Cause’, which saw them brave single-digit temperatures in sleeping bags…
The first two T Level learners to benefit from our new partnership with Muse have enjoyed “eye-opening” experiences. Katelin and Jamie are both studying a T Level in Design, Surveying and Planning and have spent several months working with…
We’re delighted and proud to confirm that Oldham College has retained its Great Place to Work® UK certification. This recognition reflects our commitment to fostering a positive and supportive environment for our staff and students and is…
Oldham College’s first-ever appearance in the Regional Finals of the Mathematics Education Innovation (MEI) FE Maths Challenge added up to a spectacular performance. Ten of our learners travelled to Leeds College of Building last Friday…
An Oldham College learner has won the Barbering Level 3 competition at the Concept Hair Learner of the Year 2024 finals. Kevin Kusmierek was one of six students who made it to last week‘s final, which also included Kaif Fiaz, another of…
LEARNERS braved the cold to join the ‘Sleepover for a Cause‘ earlier this month. This event, organised by the Personal Development Team, saw learners and staff giving up the luxury of their beds on Friday 8th March – swapping it for…
The Future of Caring Professions Project. Employers: Support your local health and social care college students Oldham College are launching a brand-new five-week intensive work experience initiative aimed at future-proofing our local…
Oldham College learners showcased their talents at the recent Greater Manchester Colleges Skills Competitions. We hosted some of the contests at our Construction Centre earlier this month (13th March), and were also delighted to welcome…
National Careers Week 2024, which took place earlier this month, concluded with an event at the GM Chamber of Commerce. Staff from both Oldham College and University Campus Oldham, Oldham College’s higher education provision, attended and…
TENFOLD Dance Theatre represented Oldham College at U.Dance North West Festival on Sunday 10th March, hosted by The Lowry theatre. This group comprises our elite Performing Arts, Dance learners across all levels. They took part in a day of…
Oldham College learners are taking part in a film project with Dare to Know Theatre, directed by local filmmaker Nicholas Connor. The film forms part of the ‘Verge of Harm’ project, commissioned by Oldham College and The Greater Manchester…
MAKE sure you catch Oldham College on BBC Click this weekend… We recently worked with the BBC to film a feature on our work with Assistive Technology, which will air as part of this week’s edition of their flagship technology programme,…
University Campus Oldham (UCO) has launched two new types of monthly recruitment event. UCO, Oldham College’s Higher Education provision, is introducing new opportunities offering greater flexibility and convenience for both adults and…
Oldham College is experienced in building beneficial long-term relationships with employers. We understand the administrative, logistical and developmental challenges that offering apprenticeships sometimes pose. That’s why we work…
Oldham College is the borough’s specialist provider of work-related education and training. We are also at the heart of the Oldham community: committed to working with both young people and adults, and in partnership with local employers…
National Apprenticeship Week 2024 takes place from 5-11 February 2024. This week is a celebration of apprentices, their employers and the benefits of apprenticeships for the community, the workforce and beyond. T Levels, the technical…
Whatever your career goals, Oldham College offers a range of courses for learners aged 19+ to help you achieve them. Take the next step in a range of sectors including Business & Administration, Construction, Hair & Beauty – and many more.…
Oldham College hosts a range of employer business breakfasts throughout the year. Free to attend, these breakfast events provide employers with a range of opportunities, information and advice on topics relating to the future of work. They…