First cohort graduate from Airport Academy Programme

Airport Academy learners celebrate the completion of their course

Trafford & Stockport College Group is proud to celebrate the graduation of the first cohort of learners from it’s newly expanded Airport Academy programme. While the Airport Academy has been supporting learners since 2012, a strengthened partnership with Manchester Airport has enabled an expansion of its offer to better support local jobseekers into careers in […]

Trafford & Stockport College Group unveils new Innovation Hub

Key Speaker Manesh Mistry, AI technical specialist at Microsoft

Trafford & Stockport College Group has officially launched the Trafford Innovation Hub at its Altrincham campus, opening the doors to a new era of business collaboration and growth. This dedicated space is now available for businesses to access cutting-edge technology, industry expertise, and fully funded support to drive innovation and success. The new business space […]

Trafford and Stockport College Group Hosts Iftar Event

Trafford and Stockport College Group hosted a Iftar event at the Trafford College Stretford campus on Wednesday 19 March, welcoming over 100 staff, students, local community members, and Trafford leaders. The event was an opportunity to celebrate the essence of community, unity, and respect. The aim of the evening, which was created and coordinated by […]

Shaping the future workforce: Kao Data and TSCG announce partnership to grow digital skills in Stockport

Danielle Holt and Lizzie McDowell from KAO Data

Kao Data, the specialist developer and operator of data centres, has announced a partnership with Trafford and Stockport Colleges Group (TSCG) to help develop vital tech and digital skills in college-age students. This partnership demonstrates the potential of public-private collaboration to drive regional transformation, while solidifying Greater Manchester’s reputation as a hub for digital innovation […]

‘Gifted’ exhibition to celebrate Stockport’s creativity and community 

Students from Stockport College will showcase their artistic talents in the highly anticipated ‘Gifted’ Exhibition, a vibrant celebration of creativity and community in the heart of Stockport.  Opening at the Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery on 22nd March 2025, the exhibition is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and presents a collection of community-led […]

Future Focus: Inspiring Careers Event

On Wednesday 15 January, the Employer Partnership Team and the Student Experience Team hosted the Future Focus: Inspiring Careers event at BASK in Stockport. Sponsored by Kao Data, a £350 million data business soon to establish a presence in Stockport, and delivered in partnership with Marketing Stockport, the event aimed to inspire and empower the […]

Trafford and Stockport College Group launches ambitious strategic plan

On Monday this week the Trafford and Stockport College Group (TSCG) proudly unveiled its ambitious new strategic plan. The launch, at the Group’s Stockport campus, brought together an influential audience of local employers, students and key stakeholers, all united in their commitment to shaping the future of skills and education in Greater Manchester. The strategic […]

College community spreads festive cheer

This Christmas, our college campuses have been filled with the spirit of giving, as students, staff, and apprentices joined forces to make a meaningful impact in our community. From Stockport to Trafford and Stretford, we collected dry foods, canned goods, and essential items to help those in need. These thoughtful donations were delivered to Benchill […]

Celebrating diversity during ‘Widen Our World’ Week

Last week, our campuses were filled with vibrant celebrations for Widen Our World Week. The purpose of the week was to highlight the beauty and richness of cultures from around the globe. Organised by our talented student events planning team, the week was a showcase of unity, inclusivity, and appreciation for the diversity that defines […]