Trafford College

Your future starts here! 🚀

Thinking about your next step after school?

Come along to our 16-18 Open Event at our Altrincham and Stretford campuses on Thursday 13th March, 4.30-7.30pm ✨

✅ Explore our state-of-the-art facilities
✅ Chat with our expert tutors & get career advice
✅ Meet current students & see their amazing work
✅ Find the perfect course to kick-start your future!

Don’t miss this chance to see what Trafford College has to offer. Register now via our website!

🎉✨ What a week it was!

As Colleges Week and National Careers Week come to a close, we’re looking back at an inspiring few days filled with career talks, hands-on workshops, and amazing opportunities for our students!

From employer visits to skills sessions, our students have taken big steps toward their future careers—and this is just the beginning! 🌍👏

📸 Swipe to see the highlights from an unforgettable week!

💬 What was your favourite moment? Let us know in the comments!

💜 Celebrating International Women’s Day!

Today, we recognise the strength, achievements, and incredible contributions of women across Trafford and Stockport College Group and beyond. 💪

Let’s continue to uplift, inspire, and break down barriers together! Who inspires you? Tag them below! ⬇️

📚✨ Happy World Book Day!

Our students have been sending in photos of themselves reading to celebrate today.

There’s nothing better than getting lost in a good book! Today, our students are celebrating the magic of reading—whether it’s a classic novel, a thrilling mystery, or an inspiring autobiography.

What’s your favourite book? Drop your recommendations in the comments!

✈️ Take Your Future to New Heights with Trafford College!

Our students just had an incredible hands-on experience at Manchester Airport’s aerodrome!
As part of National Careers Week, they explored the latest aviation tech at the Tech to Terminal event, gaining real-world insights into this fast-moving industry. 💡

If you’re passionate about aviation, engineering, or airport operations, imagine where your journey could take you! With opportunities like these, your future in the industry starts here. 🌟

A huge thank you to Manchester Airport for hosting such an inspiring experience! 🙌

📢 Ready to launch your career? Find out more about our aviation courses today!

Next week we will be celebrating ! We are looking forward to highlighting the fundamental role we have in building brighter futures for students, staff, and communities.

Using the government's five missions as a framework, will focus on a mission a day and we can't wait to showcase lots of great case studies.

Watch this space!

Today at our Altrincham Campus, our students raised awareness for Rare Disease Day!

Over lunchtime, the student's set-up a pop-up stand in the Atrium and organised a scavenger hunt to find images of stripy socks in order to win a pair! 🧦

To get involved online, simply share an image of your stripy socks on socials and tag Medics For Rare Disease with .

300 million people worldwide are currently living with a rare disease, so posting pictures and videos can help raise awareness and show support. 🤝

Thank you to our students and Student Experience Team for a fun and informative afternoon!

There's 2 days to go until Rare Disease Day!

Did you know? 300 million people worldwide are currently living with a rare disease. Sharing our experiences and posting pictures and videos can help raise awareness and show support. 🤝

So join us this Friday 28th February in wearing striped socks to promote rare disease awareness, and make sure to tag us in your posts with . 🧦

🎭✨ From glam to gory—our students have done it all!

Check out these incredible looks from our Makeup Competition 💄 From stunning make-up looks to a spot-on Mrs Incredible transformation, and some seriously realistic fake wounds —our talented students have showcased their creativity and skills!

Which look is your fave? Drop a ❤️ for glam, a 😎 for Mrs Incredible, or a 🤩 for the SFX magic!

𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄, 𝐁𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄

Your future starts here! 🚀

Thinking about your next step after school?

Come along to our 16-18 Open Event at our Altrincham and Stretford campuses on Thursday 13th March, 4.30-7.30pm ✨

✅ Explore our state-of-the-art facilities
✅ Chat with our expert tutors & get career advice
✅ Meet current students & see their amazing work
✅ Find the perfect course to kick-start your future!

Don’t miss this chance to see what Trafford College has to offer. Register now via our website!

Wella, Wella, Wella!

Our students and team had a fabulous time on their most recent visit to the Wella studios in Manchester. They perfected their skills in a hands-on colour workshop and soaked up the knowledge from a theory session.

Our strong partnership with Wella means that students have access to some of the most incredible industry professionals.

Want to learn more about studying hairdressing with us? Come along to our next Open Day in March! Details can be found on our website.

Wella Education

Are you interested in helping young people with their personal, social and educational development? Our adult course in Exploring Youth Work will provide key insight into the Youth Work sector and an overview of the key roles and responsibilities.

📆 Wednesday 19 March
🕙10am-2pm
📍Trafford College (Stretford Campus)

For further information on this course, please contact our Community team, or visit the Trafford College website to apply now!

📧[email protected]

🤝 Community connections that make a difference!

We work closely with local partners to ensure our learners feel part of the community and build strong relationships with essential services like the Police. 🚔

Our Learner Services Manager, Amy Singh, and her dedicated Pastoral Team are here to support students every step of the way throughout their college journey.

🎥 Missed our Apprenticeship Webinar which we hosted during National Apprenticeship Week? Don't worry - you can now watch it on YouTube and catch up on all the insights.

👉 Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-U9ZXKStwU

Whether you're considering an apprenticeship or just want to learn more, this webinar has everything you need to get started! 💼✨

Apprenticeship Webinar 2025 Learn all about apprenticeships, how they work, how to apply and more!

🎉 We are thrilled to announce that we've been selected as finalists in FOUR categories at the Educate North Awards! 🏆

🏆Business Engagement, Employer Award - HE/FE Sector
🏆Campaign of the Year
🏆Leadership and Innovation Award
🏆Further Education College of the Year

This is a huge achievement for our team, and we're so proud to be recognised for the hard work and dedication we put into shaping the future of education. 🌟

Stay tuned for more updates as we prepare for the big night which will take place in April! ✨

🎉 We are thrilled to announce that we've been selected as finalists in FOUR categories at the Educate North Awards! 🏆

🏆Business Engagement, Employer Award - HE/FE Sector
🏆Campaign of the Year
🏆Leadership and Innovation Award
🏆Further Education College of the Year

This is a huge achievement for our team, and we're so proud to be recognised for the hard work and dedication we put into shaping the future of education. 🌟

Stay tuned for more updates as we prepare for the big night which will take place in April! ✨