Honouring the People Behind 60 Incredible Years

19/05/2026 In Alliance Learning Blog
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Marking our 60th anniversary by honouring the generations of staff whose dedication and teamwork made it all possible.

Achieving Disability Confident Level 3 'Leader' Status

13/05/2026 In Alliance Learning Blog
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Alliance Learning achieves Disability Confident Level 3 'Leader' status, the highest level in the UK Government's inclusion scheme.

A Special Commission for the Mayor of Bolton

14/04/2026 In Alliance Learning Blog
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Following his visit to Alliance Learning, the Mayor of Bolton receives a special commission crafted by our apprentices.

Important Update on Leadership Apprenticeship Delivery

10/04/2026 In Alliance Learning Blog
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An important update on funding changes affecting Level 3, 5 and 7 Leadership Apprenticeships following Department for Education announcements.

Alliance Learning Talent Shines in shortlist for GM Skills Awards 2026

09/04/2026 In Alliance Learning Blog
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Alliance Learning celebrates colleagues and local businesses shortlisted for the GM Skills Awards 2026, including Degree Apprentice of the Year.

Celebrating 60 Years of Learning, Growth, and Impact

04/03/2026 In Alliance Learning Blog
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Alliance Learning celebrates 60 years of learning, growth and impact - six decades guided by the principle 'success through learning'.

A Fantastic Evening at Our Open Evening

17/02/2026 In Alliance Learning Blog
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Alliance Learning welcomes prospective learners and families to a fantastic Open Evening on 12 February 2026.

Zafeerah Bagas Celebrates Success at WorldSkills UK Metal Fabrication Final

13/02/2026 In Alliance Learning Blog
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Apprentice Zafeerah Bagas represents Alliance Learning and William Hare at the WorldSkills UK Metal Fabrication National Final.

Celebrating Success at Our 2025 Awards Evening

16/09/2025 In Alliance Learning Blog
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Alliance Learning's Annual Awards Evening returns on 9 October 2025, celebrating the achievements of apprentices and employers.

Mayor and Mayoress of Bolton visit Alliance Learning

12/09/2025 In Alliance Learning Blog
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The Mayor and Mayoress of Bolton visit Alliance Learning to see first-hand how we support learners, apprentices and employers.

Charlotte Todd announced as Wigan Business Awards judge!

19/08/2025 In Alliance Learning Blog
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Charlotte Todd, Recruitment and School Engagement Manager at Alliance Learning, joins the judging panel for the Wigan Business Awards.

Spreading Easter Cheer: Collecting Easter Eggs for BackUp North West

01/05/2025 In Alliance Learning Blog
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Alliance Learning staff and apprentices collect Easter eggs for BackUp North West, supporting young people at risk of homelessness in Bolton.

Successful Apprenticeship Open Evening at Alliance Learning: A Gateway to Career Opportunities

05/03/2025 In Alliance Learning Blog
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A recap of Alliance Learning's February 2025 Apprenticeship Open Evening, connecting prospective apprentices with staff and employers.

Raising Awareness on White Ribbon Day at Alliance Learning

29/11/2024 In Alliance Learning Blog
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Alliance Learning marks White Ribbon Day, raising awareness of ending violence against women and girls with staff and apprentices.

Minimum Wage Increase for Apprentices to £7.55 per Hour

31/10/2024 In Alliance Learning Blog
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The apprentice minimum wage rises 18% to £7.55 an hour from April 2025 - what this means for apprentices and employers.

City of Trees Comes to Alliance Learning: Planting Over 150 Trees

07/10/2024 In Alliance Learning Blog
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Alliance Learning welcomes City of Trees to plant over 150 trees on campus, supporting a greener, healthier Greater Manchester.

Alliance Learning Welcomes 2024 Engineering Apprenticeship Intake

26/09/2024 In Alliance Learning Blog
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Alliance Learning welcomes its 2024 Engineering Apprenticeship intake, continuing a tradition of excellence dating back to 1966.

Celebrating 50 years in Engineering!

09/09/2024 In Alliance Learning Blog
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Congratulations to engineering tutor Kevin Hopkinson on an incredible 50-year career in engineering, starting as an apprentice in 1974.

Chloe Ramsden announced as Wigan Business Awards judge!

03/09/2024 In Alliance Learning Blog
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Chloe Ramsden, Business Development Manager at Alliance Learning, joins the judging panel for the 2024 Wigan Business Awards.

Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 at Alliance Learning

24/06/2024 In Alliance Learning Blog
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A recap of Alliance Learning's Mental Health Awareness Week 2024, filled with wellbeing hampers, activities and important conversations.