The GMSA will continue to work in collaboration with its member institutions into 2010 and beyond.  Please click here for the full announcement.

Welcome to the GMSA

The Greater Manchester Strategic Alliance (GMSA) is an alliance of universities, colleges, work-based learning providers and other stakeholders, whose collaboration is making higher education in Greater Manchester increasingly innovative and employer-led.

The GMSA, which runs the Greater Manchester Lifelong Learning Network, promotes the progression of vocational learners and 14-19 Diploma students into employer led, flexible, higher education.

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To see a full list of member institutions please click here

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Job opportunities at the GMSA

We are looking to fill a number of part time posts within the GMSA. Please following the links to the webpages below for further information. Secondments from educational providers with also be considered.

Case Study

Bringing Degree Skills to Work

Bringing Degree Skills to Work

One business taking advantage of the unique GMSA Advance offer is The Cooperative Society, who are sponsoring four employees through a series of university courses while they work.