Our Women’s Football Academy are just one game away from securing the league title in an ‘Invincible’ season – what an extraordinary achievement!This year has been nothing short of amazing for our Women’s Football Academy. On the pitch, they've been unstoppable, and off the pitch, they've made a real impact too, hosting a number of sports events for primary schools across the borough.There’s still plenty more excitement ahead, and we can't wait to see what they achieve next! #IWD2025

We wanted to give a shout out to our two hardworking Groundwork Apprentices that have both made huge amounts of progress since starting with us!Ryan and Subhan are Level 2 learners, with plans to continue with their current employers after completing their apprenticeship and advance to a Level 3 course. Ryan is gaining valuable experience at George Cox & Sons, while Subhan is working with Bethell. Both have shared how this course has opened new doors for growth and opportunity.Well done, Ryan and Subhan - keep up the good work!

Today is World Plumbing Day!Our T-Level in Building Services Plumbing offers an excellent opportunity to earn a Level 3 qualification while gaining invaluable, hands-on work experience.This T-Level has been developed in consultation with employers in the construction industry to ensure you learn the skills and behaviours that will give you the best opportunity to be successful when applying for work in construction areas such as plumbing or heating.To find out more and apply today, visit: https://ow.ly/bvVK50VfrRi

Looking to brush up on your essential skills?If you are 19+ we have part time courses in Maths & English. No matter your age, background or current skill level, we’d love to hear from anyone who’s determined to seize these vital qualifications.Check out https://www.hopwood.ac.uk/adult-learners/gcse-english-and-maths/ to find out more.

Meet our student Careers Ambassadors Esther & Ryan!This driven pair attended the Learner Voice Conference along with other students, they had a visit from Ben at Unloc. He delivered a workshop session all about ambition (both personal and career).Shoutout to Esther and Ryan for all your contributions during Careers Week.The conference was enjoyed by all, and students even had pizza to finish off the day!

The digital revolution is well underway with a world of opportunities for the taking.Our courses are designed to grow your skillset each day and discover just where you fit into the industry. There are so many careers in this field – with more and more emerging each day!For more information check out our website:https://www.hopwood.ac.uk/courses/digital-it-computing/

Our Skills for Life students won 'Best Problem Solvers' at the Greater Manchester Colleges Foundation Skills Competition!Competing for the first time, they impressed judges with their eco-friendly seed bomb project, made from recycled paper and wildflower seeds, raising funds for Springhill Hospice.The team showed resilience, creativity, and teamwork, overcoming challenges to refine their product. Their success highlights the dedication and problem-solving skills of our learners, who proudly represented the college.A huge well done for this inspiring achievement - we're incredibly proud of all of you!

A massive congratulations to our Painting & Decorating student of the month Sophie Coates!Scoring 100% in her most recent assessment, former Falinge Park High School pupil is painting an extremely bright future for herself.A big thanks to Two Fussy Blokes for kindly gifting the amazing painting toolkit!