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About
At Oldham College our aim is to make sure that you have a clear line of sight to where you want to be, whether that’s employment, an apprenticeship or higher education.

Develop as a person
You will grow as a person at Oldham College because we will work with you to develop your technical or professional skills and knowledge whilst also building up your business can do skills. In this way we will make sure you enter the world of work totally as a well rounded person, ready and prepared to make your mark.

Excellent teaching
At the core of everything we do is our commitment to teaching and learning so that you gain the knowledge and competencies needed to achieve your goals. Our supportive tutors are dedicated to helping you reach your full potential to ensure you will find everything you need to succeed here.

Vocational focus
We focus on vocational qualifications which have never been more important to the economy. We do this by delivering the trained, talented employees that businesses need – we will do this for you too.

Learning pathways
The route to your future successful career is one of our learning pathways. It will comprise, in addition to your vocational course, work experience, enrichment, tutorials, English and maths. We also place a high priority on attendance, punctuality and good conduct as these personal qualities are highly valued by employers.

Future career
Reflecting growth sectors in the economy, we have updated our campus as well as the curriculum. These developments, which include new ways of engaging with employers, help to ensure that you are well prepared for your future career.
Website
https://www.oldham.ac.uk/the-college/our-aims/
Twitter
https://twitter.com/uc_oldham
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/oldhamcollege/
Geographical Region
North West

University Campus Oldham bucks national trend on student satisfaction - and performs best locally3 weeks ago
UNIVERSITY CAMPUS OLDHAM UNVEILS EXCITING PARTNERSHIP WITH THE OPEN UNIVERSITY1 month ago
Oldham College Apprentice Alice on the Social Care frontline 2 months ago
LOCKDOWN CAN'T 'PARK' KIM AND MARK'S APPRENTICE AMBITIONS 2 months ago
Oldham's young people deserve a 'September Promise' to stop them suffereing the economic impact of Covid-193 months ago
OLDHAM LEARNERS GET CUTTING EDGE WEBSITE SHOWCASING NEW POST-16 TECHNICAL EDUCATION OPTIONS 3 months ago
Oldham College choir cheer up older and vulnerable people self-isolating across the country3 months ago
BEV'S STITCH IN TIME SAVES THE NHS FRONTLINE3 months ago
GEORGINA'S COLLEGE-TAUGHT SKILLS PROVE A LIFE-SAVER 3 months ago
Expanding Industry Placements to give young people a head start from a technical pathway into skilled employment8 months ago

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University Campus Oldham bucks national trend on student satisfaction - and performs best locally

UNIVERSITY Campus Oldham (@UC_Oldham) is celebrating its best-ever set of results that rank it in the top ten per cent nationally – and the best locally – for student satisfaction.

UNIVERSITY CAMPUS OLDHAM UNVEILS EXCITING PARTNERSHIP WITH THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY Campus Oldham (@UC_Oldham) is launching an exciting new partnership with The @OpenUniversity to create greater learning opportunities and flexibility for local students The Open University (OU) has approved UCO – Oldham College’s Higher Education provision – to begin offering programmes that will lead to OU-validated awards from Autumn this year.

Oldham College Apprentice Alice on the Social Care frontline

@OldhamCollege is proud of all its apprentices who are working and learning through the pandemic – and some have even headed straight to the frontline.

LOCKDOWN CAN'T 'PARK' KIM AND MARK'S APPRENTICE AMBITIONS

WHILE lockdown has seen a boom in people tending their gardens, this type of work has continued as normal for @OldhamCollege’s Horticulture apprentices.

Oldham's young people deserve a 'September Promise' to stop them suffereing the economic impact of Covid-19

Alyn Francis, the Principal @OldhamCollege is joining education leaders across the country in asking their MPs to help deliver a ‘September Promise’ for young people.