Open doors to your future with an introductory course, designed to upskill and enhance your knowledge and opportunities.  Our friendly, experienced tutors are there to guide and support you in a local campus environment.  So whether you are looking to upskill in digital, or start a career in industries such as beauty or construction, now is the time.  Apply online to get started.

We offer courses in the following subject areas:

Business and Professional

Childcare and Early Years

Construction & Trades

Digital, Computing and IT

Engineering and Motor Vehicle

Hairdressing, Barbering and Beauty

Health and Well-being

One Stockport Health and Social Care Academy

The Trafford and Stockport College Group is partnering with Stockport Council and local sector employment organisations to launch the One Stockport Health and Social Care Career Academy in 2026. 

The Academy offers an accessible route for learners who want to start or progress their career further in Health and Social Care. By combining the expertise, networks and resources of both the college group and Stockport Council and partners, the Academy provides high-quality training, practical experience and strong employer partnerships. 

Employability support provided… 

  • Job Application Support 
  • Mock Interviews with industry experts 
  • Guaranteed interviews with job matching service with recruiters  

For more information speak to your work coach at DWP or email us at hscacademy@tscg.ac.uk

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Digital Skills Academy

The Academy will empower adult learners looking to upskill and employers developing their workforce.  

Adults can develop the relevant skills, confidence and qualifications to open doors to new opportunities and launch successful careers in high-growth digital sectors. Employers will be able to future-proof their workforce with flexible and accredited Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training tailored to current industry needs. 

Skills for Adult Learners… 

  • Career changers seeking entry-level digital roles 
  • Individuals returning to work or looking to upskill 
  • Learners wanting flexible, affordable training 

Support for employers… 

  • Small businesses needing accessible digital growth  
  • Larger organisation seeking CPD pathways for staff 
  • Employers wanting bespoke training aligned to business needs  

For more information contact digitalskills@tscg.ac.uk or speak to your work coach. 

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The Training

We support you every step of the way with the training you need, including:

  • Pre Employability Training
  • Industry Related Upskilling Training
  • Guaranteed Interview/s
  • Mock Interview & Interview Skills Training
  • CV Support

Our Success

We’re proud to have supported and trained over 1000 adults during the last year and engaged with over 90 employers.  What’s more, over 55% of our learners have moved into work or new careers.

Eligibility

  • Are you unemployed and claiming a benefit aged 19 + (by the 31st August last year)
  • If a foreign national, you must have been a resident in the UK for three years or more
  • If employed earnings must be no more than £25k per annum
  • You must be a Greater Manchester resident looking to upskill and go back into employment to access this opportunity.

Contact us now for more information on how to apply: