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.
Our recent Graduation Ceremony has allowed us to celebrate the collective success of our University Centre students, but has also allowed us to showcase some individual success stories.
Halima Abbas first joined us as a Level 1 Travel and Tourism student and has shown amazing resilience and determination to achieve fantastic grades, while progressing through Levels 1, 2 and 3 before completing her BSc (Hons) in International Tourism Management.
In the video below, Halima explains how Bury College University Centre helped prepare her for employment and the start of her career.
Debbie Matthews, Assistant Curriculum Manager for Travel and Tourism at Bury College, said: “We are really proud of Halima! Having joined the department on Level 1, Halima has maintained her positive and determined approach to her studies, having completed Levels 1, 2 and 3 before successfully achieving her Degree. She is an amazing role model to those just starting their studies and we wish her every success in her future career in the industry.”
We’re so proud of all the amazing University graduates who have done exceptionally well. Click here to read more inspirational stories.
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.