Education and Skills

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education 2026-03-26

Oldham Council and College launch 100 Apprentices in 100 Days

Oldham Council and Oldham College have launched the '100 Apprentices in 100 Days' challenge on 21 May 2026 to create 100 new apprenticeship roles for young people across the borough. The initiative supports the national Youth Guarantee and aims to help students transition from education to careers without leaving Oldham. Employers of all sizes and sectors are being encouraged to participate, with financial support and Foundation Apprenticeship options available. Cllr Mohon Ali and Oldham College Principal Simon Jordan emphasized the importance of developing local talent and supporting business growth. The campaign will run until exam results day, with employers able to contact the Employer Engagement Team at Oldham College for more information.

council 2026-03-26

Oldham Council launches BREE to connect schools with employers

Oldham Council has launched BREE (Brokering Relationships Employers and Educators), an online platform designed to connect local schools and colleges with businesses. The initiative, inspired by Manchester City Council's successful model with an 80% success rate, aims to simplify collaboration between education providers and employers while reducing pressure on businesses. Several key employers including Caseys Construction, Willmott Dixon, and Northern Care Alliance have already signed up. Caseys Construction has already partnered with North Chadderton School, delivering careers education sessions about construction careers. The council is encouraging employers of all sizes to register and contribute through workplace visits, mentoring, careers talks, or curriculum support.