Work & Skills Tameside

25/08/2026

29/07/2026

21/07/2026

📢 TODAY'S THE DAY! 🚌

Looking for a new career opportunity? Join us today at the Metroline Manchester Recruitment Event, hosted by Tameside Council Employment & Skills at Tameside One.

🕚 Today | 11:00am – 2:00pm
📍 Tameside One, Level 1, Market Place, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6BH

Metroline Manchester is recruiting for:

✅ Apprentice Bus Drivers – from £14.30 per hour
✅ Qualified Bus Drivers – from £19.07 per hour

Come along to: ✔️ Meet the recruitment team
✔️ Find out more about available roles
✔️ Get support with your application
✔️ Access free CV workshops and employment support

No booking required – simply drop in and speak with the team.

📞 0161 342 3111
📧 [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming you today! 🚍

Join us at the Metroline Recruitment Event!
Metroline Manchester is recruiting and Tameside Council Employment & Skills will be hosting a dedicated event at Tameside One on Tuesday 21st July from 11:00am – 2:00pm.
Whether you're interested in becoming an Apprentice Bus Driver or you're already a Qualified Bus Driver, this is a great opportunity to find out more about available roles, speak directly with the recruitment team, and start your application journey.
📍 Location:
Tameside One, Level 1, Market Place, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6BH
Opportunities available:
• Apprentice Bus Drivers – starting from £14.30 per hour
• Qualified Bus Drivers – starting from £19.07 per hour
✅ Free CV workshops and employment support available on the day.
No booking is required – simply attend the event and speak with the team.
For more information, please contact: 📞 0161 342 3111
📧 [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you there.

15/07/2026

🎨✨ Bring your colouring to life with Augmented Reality! ✨🎨

As part of Tameside's TechKnow Festival, join us at Ashton Library for a fun and interactive FREE Augmented Reality Colouring activity for children and families.

📱 Colour in your artwork and watch it come to life in 3D using the Quiver Vision app
🌟 Get a hands-on introduction to augmented reality technology
🎨 Combine creativity with digital innovation
🚀 Build confidence exploring exciting new digital tools

📅 Saturday 18th July 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 3:00pm
📍 Ashton Library

✅ Suitable for beginners
✅ No experience needed
✅ FREE to take part
✅ Just drop in and have fun!

This exciting activity is a great way for children to discover how technology can transform art and imagination, all while exploring the amazing possibilities of Augmented Reality as part of the TechKnow Festival.

🎉📱🎨

15/07/2026

🤖⚡ Ready to enter the world of robotics? ⚡🤖

As part of Tameside's TechKnow Festival, children aged 6–12 years can take part in a FREE Edison Robotics Workshop at Ashton Library!

🎵 Program an Edison robot to play music
💡 Use code to make your robot respond to lights and sound
🧱 Add LEGO creations to your robot
🏆 Put your skills to the test in an exciting Sumo Robot Wrestling challenge!

📅 Saturday 18th July 2026
⏰ 1:15pm – 2:30pm
📍 Ashton Library

✅ Suitable for children aged 6–12
✅ FREE to attend
✅ Booking essential via Eventbrite

This fun, hands-on workshop is a fantastic introduction to coding, robotics and digital technology, giving young people the chance to learn new skills while having fun as part of the TechKnow Festival.

Spaces are limited, so book today!

15/07/2026

🖨️✨ Design it. Create it. Print it! ✨🖨️

As part of Tameside's TechKnow Festival, we're inviting young creators to take part in a FREE 3D Design & Print Workshop at Ashton Library!

💡 Discover how 3D printing works
🎨 Learn 3D design using TinkerCAD
🛠️ Create your own 3D object to be printed for collection at a later date

📅 Saturday 18th July 2026
📍 Ashton Library

🕥 Session 1: 10:45am – 12:00pm
🕧 Session 2: 12:45pm – 2:00pm

✅ Suitable for ages 7–16
✅ FREE to attend
✅ Booking essential via Eventbrite

This hands-on workshop is a fantastic opportunity for children and young people to explore the exciting world of 3D design and digital making as part of the TechKnow Festival.

Spaces are limited, so book your place today!

15/07/2026

🎮⛏️ Minecraft fans, get ready for an adventure! ⛏️🎮

As part of Tameside's TechKnow Festival, we're offering a FREE Minecraft Quests workshop for children aged 6–12 years at Ashton Library!

🏠 Take on a Minecraft building challenge
🪵 Gather materials and complete your quest
🎮 Develop problem-solving and digital skills while having fun

📅 Saturday 18th July 2026
⏰ 10:15am – 11:30am
📍 Ashton Library

✅ Suitable for children aged 6–12
✅ FREE to attend
✅ Booking essential via Eventbrite

Join us for a fun-filled Minecraft adventure and discover new digital skills as part of the TechKnow Festival!

Places are limited, so book early!

15/07/2026

🎬✨ Calling all young creators and future animators! ✨🎬

As part of Tameside's TechKnow Festival, we're excited to offer a FREE Digital Animation Workshop for children aged 6–12 years at Ashton Library!

🕸️ Create your own animated characters using StickNodes 🎨 Add backgrounds, colour and extra characters 💡 Learn digital creativity skills in a fun, hands-on session

📅 Saturday 18th July 2026
⏰ 11:45am – 1:00pm
📍 Ashton Library

✅ Suitable for children aged 6–12
✅ FREE to attend
✅ Booking essential via Eventbrite

This is a fantastic opportunity for young people to explore animation, technology and creativity as part of the TechKnow Festival.

Places are limited, so book early!