Oldham College
53°32′35″N 2°07′12″W / 53.543°N 2.120°W
| Oldham College | |
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Rochdale Road Oldham , Greater Manchester , OL9 6AA England | |
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| Type | Government funded further education |
| Established | 1893 |
| Local authority | Oldham |
| Department for Education URN | 130505 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Chair of the Board of Governors | Shaid Mushtaq |
| Principal | Alun Francis |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Age | 16+ |
| Website | http://www.oldham.ac.uk/ |
Oldham College, is a further education college based in Oldham, Greater Manchester, England.
History
Oldham College was established in 1893 after a donation from the Platt family, a famous textile machinery manufacturer. This led to the institution of the School of Art and Science in the town centre.
Today, Oldham College offers an extensive range of qualifications in a variety of areas including digital and creative, performing arts and media, financial and professional services, sport, travel and public services, construction and the built environment, caring professions plus retail and commercial.
Vocational education is more important than ever with businesses wanting to take on new staff with the right skills and knowledge to work in their sector. We work closely with employers to ensure we are providing courses and developing students in sectors that are relevant, growing and have lots of opportunities. These employers contribute to the development of our curriculum and help in other ways such as providing work experience, master classes, workshops and much more.
Present day
In the last 2 years we have invested £22m in our campus and are delighted to have three new buildings with state-of-the-art facilities that students can use and enjoy. Each year we welcome around 10,000 students studying over 500 full time and part time courses plus apprenticeships. We have big plans for the future and want you to be a part of this!
Our apprenticeship offer is the modern way for people to earn while they learn. Combining elements of education, training and employment, an apprenticeship is designed to set you up for a satisfying career. During your apprenticeship, you will gain a wide range of invaluable work experience, gain a new qualification and receive helpful guidance in college and in the work place. Apprentices tend to earn £100,000 more in a lifetime than other employees so it really is a great choice!
Traineeships are also an exciting way to get a feel for an industry or career when you are not sure about your career journey. A Traineeship can last from 6 weeks up to six months. If you have little work experience but are prepared to work hard and learn, it's a great way to get on the job ladder. You are suitable for a traineeship if you are unemployed and have little work experience, are motivated to work, aged 16 – 18 and qualified below Level 3, or 19 - 23 and have not yet achieved a full Level 2 qualification and can be ready for employment or an Apprenticeship within six months of engaging in a Traineeship.
Oldham College is part of a larger group offering education from primary to university level; from entry level to degrees. We sponsor Waterhead Academy and Stoneleigh Academy as well as managing University Campus Oldham.
Notable alumni
- Suranne Jones: Actress, Scott & Bailey.[1]
- Sarah Lancashire: Actress, Coronation Street [2]
- Jane Horrocks: Actress, Little Voice and Absolutely Fabulous [3]
- Paul Walsh: CEO Diageo plc.
- Suzanne Shaw: Singer, Hear'Say.[4]
- Dale Longworth: Musician, N-Trance
- Kevin O'Toole: Musician, N-Trance
- Kelly Llorenna: Singer.[5]
- Danielle Nicholls: Television presenter [6]
- Matt Healy: Actor, Emmerdale[7]
- Steve Diggle: Musician, Buzzcocks [8]
- Alan Lynch: Author [9]
- Anthony Flanagan: Actor[10]
- Samantha Power: Actress, Little Britain [11]
References
- ^ Katie Shimmon (26 October 2004). "College days". London: The Guardian. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
- ^ "Home town honour for Oldham's Sarah". Oldham-chronicle.co.uk. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
- ^ http://www.themediabriefing.com/people/jane-horrocks[dead link]
- ^ "18 Sep 2013". Suzanne Shaw Official. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
- ^ "Book N-Trance". Mn2s.com. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
- ^ "Danielle Nicholls". Wn.com. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
- ^ )http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0372355/bio
- ^ "Steve Diggle - Every story, every source. Never miss a thing. - Gigulate". Gigulate. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
- ^ "Home". Electrickerypublishing.co.uk. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
- ^ "Anthony Flanagan Video". Ovguide.com. 24 October 2012. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
- ^ http://www.ovguide.com/samantha-power-9202a8c04000641f80000000055fdb47
External links
- http://www.oldham.ac.uk/ (Official Website)