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 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.”
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.
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