Bury College has been crowned the winner of an award which celebrates the exceptional learning and working opportunities that they continue to provide to young people across the borough.
The College is delighted to have won the Backing Young Bury accolade at The Made in Bury Business Awards 2020. The annual awards ceremony, which is in association with thebestofbury and Bury Council, recognises and rewards local businesses and celebrates their outstanding achievements. This year’s virtual event featured 19 business categories covering all sectors. The entries were judged by a high-profile panel featuring some of the borough’s leading business professionals.
Bury College is proud that its vision of ‘excellent outcomes and positive futures’ has been recognised as well as its strategic priorities which include offering a rich, diverse, career-focused curriculum that responds to the needs of learners and employers.
Gary Spann, Head of Employer Engagement at Bury College said, “We are so proud to win the Backing Young Bury Award and be recognised for the hard work we do to make a difference to the lives of young people. We will continue to contribute to the local economy and the career progression of people across the local area.”
Bury College's annual Art and Design Exhibition celebrated the creativity, talent and achievements of students across a range of creative disciplines. Showcasing work in photography, graphic design, games art and mixed media, the exhibition highlighted how students are using creativity to explore contemporary issues, develop professional skills and prepare for exciting futures in the creative industries.
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Health and Social Care staff from Bury College travelled to Milan, Italy, to attend the Anatomage Conference, gaining valuable insights into the latest developments in anatomy education and healthcare technology. The experience provided opportunities to learn from leading healthcare professionals across Europe and bring new ideas, techniques and industry knowledge back to the classroom, helping to enhance learning opportunities for students.
Bury College recently hosted an event for its valued hair and beauty partner employers, thanking them for their ongoing support.
Bury College art students worked with the Next Chapter Hub in Bury to create vibrant murals, helping transform the space for local care leavers.
Ismail, a former Bury College Accounting Apprentice, recently returned to the college to share his remarkable learning journey with current learners.
Read about Stacy's learning journey at Bury College University Centre, including how she was inspired to become a teacher.