Mulberry Bush Nursery Group have been working with Bury College for a number of years, hiring and training childcare Apprentices. The partnership has provided learners with amazing opportunities and resulted in thriving careers.
T Levels are qualifications that combine classroom learning with an industry placement and are designed for 16-18 year olds.
They are two-year courses and an exciting alternative full Level 3 qualification. These high-quality courses will allow you to develop hands-on practical skills to progress onto university or straight into employment.
Course: T Level Education and Early Years
Placement: Holy Trinity C of E Primary School
Former School: Middleton Technology School
“I am absolutely loving every minute of my T Level course. My placement at a primary school is a really valuable experience to help me achieve my goal of becoming a teacher.”
Course: T Level Health: Supporting the Adult Nursing Team
Placement: Local care home Nazareth House
Former School: St Anne’s Church of England Academy
“I am really enjoying my placement as it is allowing me to experience one-to-one interactions with residents and is preparing me for my future career as a paramedic.”
Course: T Level Engineering Manufacturing,
Design and Development
Placement: Crossfield Excalibur
Former School: Our Lady's RC High School
“My T Level course has given me the opportunity to learn new skills and complete an exciting industry placement where I am learning from the experts.”
Mulberry Bush Nursery Group have been working with Bury College for a number of years, hiring and training childcare Apprentices. The partnership has provided learners with amazing opportunities and resulted in thriving careers.
Bury College welcomed learners from 12 Greater Manchester colleges for the GM Skills Foundation Studies Competition, where students showcased creative heritage-inspired projects and took part in a collaborative team challenge. The event celebrated student creativity, confidence, and community.
Bury College hosted the GM Skills Construction Competition on Friday 13th March 2026, with students from nine colleges competing across Plastering, Bricklaying, Carpentry and Joinery, Electrical Installation, Painting and Decorating, and Plumbing, showcasing top skills and earning multiple wins.
A former Bury College Hairdressing Apprentice has come full circle, embarking on an exciting teaching career which will see him inspire the next generation of Hairdressers.
Read how Deborah, an adult learner at Bury College, is progressing in her career and finding new purpose after previously retiring.
Read how Codi has used the skills of her Catering course at Bury College to support her journey to becoming a restaurant owner.