Macclesfield College in Cheshire is holding a specialised Apprenticeship Open Event on Thursday 12 March 2026 to help local people find out about apprenticeship opportunities for the September 2026 intake. The session is aimed at school leavers and adults who want to learn while they work, and offers a chance to meet college staff and employer partners during the recruitment cycle.
The event runs from 4:30pm to 6:30pm at the college’s Park Lane campus (Learning Zone). According to the Department for Education’s National Achievement Rate Tables (published March 2025, reflecting 2023–24 performance), Macclesfield College was ranked the top-performing college in Cheshire and Warrington for 16–19 achievement rates.
Visitors can speak with the college’s employer partners — expected to include organisations such as AstraZeneca and East Cheshire NHS Trust — about opportunities in science, healthcare and engineering. College staff will be on hand to explain how apprenticeship funding works and what entry requirements or grades are typically needed to start different courses.
Guests will be able to tour campus facilities, including the Digital Skills Hub and the engineering labs, and participate in application workshops designed to help people complete applications for training roles starting in September 2026.
Rachel Kay, CEO and Principal of Macclesfield College, said the event gives people a practical way to explore local career paths and meet employers and staff. More details about subjects and courses are available in the college prospectus.
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