Greater Manchester will gain new powers, with the extension of its devolution agreement, over local criminal justice and offender management. These are designed to allow more flexibility, innovation and better coordination with other local services.

Meanwhile, you can be assured that GM Fire and Rescue Service will continue to be in the forefront not only of supporting apprenticeships but of continually developing and improving our service to the citizens of Greater Manchester.

As one of the largest social enterprises in the UK dedicated to lifelong learning, we truly believe in the power of education to change lives.  We started out as a college of further education in Manchester but today we work throughout the UK and internationally across sectors including the prison service, further and higher education, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications.  

Drawing on the expertise and experience of its five business units, further education provider The Manchester College, higher education institute UCEN Manchester, justice system education provider Novus, apprenticeship provider Total People and professional development trainer MOL, the Group will build a holistic view of how education can help ensure women have the same opportunities as their male counterparts at all stages of life.