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11 December 2025

The Growth Company Proud to Be Backed by Co-op’s £70m Apprenticeship Levy Share Initiative

The Growth Company is proud to be one of the training providers backed by Co-op’s expanded Apprenticeship Levy Share initiative, a £70 million commitment that will create 7,000 apprenticeship opportunities across the UK by 2030.

03 December 2025

Award Winning Apprentice: Karina’s Rediscovered Herself Through Carpentry and Joinery

We’re incredibly proud to share that Karina was awarded Level 2 Apprentice of the Year at the Construction Apprenticeship Awards in October.

25 November 2025

New Funding Rules Mean More Opportunities for Your Workforce

The Growth Company is pleased to announce an important update for employers and their teams.

21 November 2025

The Fed: Empowering Care Staff Through Apprenticeships

The Fed is a leading health and social care charity for the Greater Manchester Jewish Community, providing care to around 100 residents and 30 tenants across its site. As part of this commitment, The Fed partners with the Growth Company to offer Level 2 and 3 Adult Care apprenticeships.

23 October 2025

Partnership Project “We Can Work It Out!” Builds Pathways into Construction for Manchester Residents

“This project shows the power of collaboration,” said Cllr Lee-Ann Igbon. “By connecting young people directly with employers and practical training, we’re helping them take real steps towards long-term careers.”

23 October 2025

A New Home for Learning in Trafford Park

We're relocating our Accounting face-to-face delivery and Higher Education provision from Lee House in Manchester city centre to a new, purpose-designed site at Warren Bruce Court, Trafford Park.

09 October 2025

Protector Insurance Apprentice Cherub Shares Her Journey

I’ve grown so much since starting my apprenticeship. I’m learning new things every day, and it’s amazing to be part of a supportive team,” says Cherub

18 August 2025

New Shared Apprenticeship Programme Launches to Boost Construction Skills in Greater Manchester

The Growth Company Education and Skills today hosted the launch event for its new Shared Apprenticeship Programme in partnership with Athena and leading construction contractor SISK.

09 May 2025

Halfords Assessment Day Steers Candidates to Success

On Wednesday 23 April we welcomed 31 aspiring Autocare Technicians to our Greater Manchester SkillCentre in Trafford Park for an assessment day with Halfords.  The bespoke event gave applicants an opportunity to demonstrate their skills in the hopes of securing a role at a Halfords.

30 April 2025

The Growth Company Partners with GMFRS to Support Firefighter Apprentices

The Growth Company is proud to partner with Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) to deliver Functional Skills training to firefighter apprentices.

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