Logo Apprenticeships Courses Higher Education Adult Courses For Business News About us Contact us Open Events 2021-2022 COURSES We offer a wide range of courses and apprenticeships for adults and young people. Whether you are a school or college leaver and starting your journey or an adult looking for a career change or wanting to brush up on skills you already have – we have a course for you! Search courses Course Type Apprenticeships Courses for young people Higher Education Courses for adults Subject area Accounting & Finance Automotive Business & Professional Childcare Construction Customer Service Engineering and Manufacturing Education Employability Skills IT & Digital Hairdressing Health and Social Care Marketing Retail Pre-Apprenticeship Study Programmes Search Why choose us? Experience support You will receive one-to-one support. We also have smaller class sizes and personal tutors on hand to help. Experience confidence We can help you with building your confidence, progressing to the next level and realising your career goals. Experience independence Take control of your future and realise your true potential. Experience friendship Meet new people and join in with enrichment activities at our local training centres. What we offer PRE-APPRENTICESHIP STUDY PROGRAMMES Aged 16 to 18? If you want to progress onto an apprenticeship but don’t feel quite ready, then a pre-apprenticeship (Study Programme) could be the ideal option for you - you’ll gain hands-on experience that employers are looking for. TRAINEESHIPS This option is perfect if you want to improve your confidence and skills or want to try out a particular industry or job role before starting an apprenticeship. APPRENTICESHIPS If you're looking for an alternative to college or university, where you can earn and learn your way into a job that suits your passion, we can help. WORK EXPERIENCE Unsure about what you want to do in the future? A professional work placement can give you a taste of what you could do. Plus, it will give you valuable experience that employers are looking for. FAQs WILL I GET PAID ON A TRAINEESHIP? WHO CAN APPLY FOR A TRAINEESHIP? HOW DO I APPLY FOR A COURSE? WHERE WILL I TRAIN? Get in touch! If you'd like to apply for one of our courses or if you'd like to talk to someone about your options, contact one of the team today. Latest News and Events NEWS Level 3 to Degree: Muhammad's journey with The Growth Company NEWS Department of Education visits Code Nation and the Growth Company in Manchester NEWS Vaughn Corrie - Level 3 Construction Apprentice of the Year 2021 NEWS We are shortlisted finalists at the Construction Apprenticeship Awards 2021 Skills And Work Solutions Limited t/a The Growth Company Lee House, 90 Great Bridgewater Street, Manchester, M1 5JW 0161 233 2656 recruitment@gceducationandskills.ac.uk Apprenticeships Higher Education Adult Courses For Business Prospectus Events News About us Contact us Registered in England number: 3918013 VAT Registration Number: 727102071 ROATP: The Growth Company Ltd UKPRN: 10004177 Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Bursary Policy Accessiblity Statement Terms of use Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement