Weekly Update 4th June

College News

This week and for the next 3 weeks, Hugo, a University student from France is working with us to help improve his English skills and to gain valuable work experience. Hugo is studying Marketing and Communication, Law, Economy, Finance and Negotiation at the Technologic University Institute of Quimper in France. So far he has worked in the College's Dovestones Department for students with disabilities, the Marketing Department, School Liason Team and Food Studies Department. 

Over the course of the next few weeks he will go on to work in Finance, Principalship, Adult and Community Learning, IT Services, Reflections Restaurant, Human Resources, The Salon and the College Bistro. He hopes his time at Tameside College helps him with skills to become an entrepreneur and establish his own company.

Hugo commented; “In my short time at Tameside College I have learnt a lot about the culture differences between France and Britain. Working in the Marketing Department provided me with relevant skills and knowledge for my Marketing course in University. I am really grateful to the College for giving me the opportunity to work for the College and I am sure I will learn more as my time here continues.”

In Other News

This weeks main Equality and Diversity news from outside the College is that a third of women in Britain still believe that they don't have equality with men and the freedom to reach their full aspirations. A global study by Ipsos found that 69% of women feel that Britain is truly equal in terms of gender. In France however this at a much lower number, only 42% feel that they have full equality with men. On a more positive note however in a similar study it has been shown that 94% of people believe in equality for men and women in Britain. 

The Assistant Chief Executive at Ipsos MORI, said: “Although most British women now feel they have equality with men, the British public – men and women – acknowledge that there is more to be done. And outside the UK, our survey serves as a stark reminder that attitudes towards women’s role in society are by no means uniform around the globe.” 

Equality and Diversity Fact
Did you know that there are 9 protected characteristics in the UK under the Equality Act , 2010. This means that it is against the law to discriminate against anyone because of these factors.