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Fourteen colleges and universities across Greater Manchester have come together with a joint commitment to addressing the skills and economic challenges facing the region.
The joint statement from 14 organisations promises closer cooperation on:
Universities and colleges in Greater Manchester, collectively supporting 200,000 learners annually and contributing £2.5bn to the regional economy, have today come together to issue a joint statement on closer cooperation.
The full statement is below and available for interview are Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell, President and Vice-Chancellor of The University of Manchester, and Lisa O’Loughlin, Chair of the Greater Manchester Colleges Group and Deputy CEO and Principal of the Manchester College.
To arrange an interview please contact jordan.kenny@manchester.ac.uk at The University of Manchester or Matt Scorer at the Manchester College mscorer@ltegroup.co.uk
The signatories to the statement are:
Universities: Manchester Metropolitan University, the University of Bolton, The University of Manchester, The University of Salford, The Royal Northern College of Music.
Further Education Colleges: Bolton College, Bury College, Hopwood Hall College, The Manchester College, Oldham College, Salford City College, Tameside College, Trafford College Group, Wigan & Leigh College.
Bury College Principal and Chief Executive, Charlie Deane, said, “Bury College is proud to be part of this innovative collaboration between our established Greater Manchester institutions. We look forward to working closely with our partners to further support progression opportunities onto education and training for all.”
Statement from Greater Manchester Colleges of Further Education and Universities
Our Commitment to Greater Manchester
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