Skills4Living was recently highlighted in The Guardian in an article exploring how education providers in Greater Manchester are supporting young people to build essential life skills such as empathy, communication, time-management and digital awareness.

The piece reflects on the early stages of the programme’s rollout across the city-region, capturing the interest and momentum that has grown around life skills education in post-16 settings. Colleges and universities involved in the first phase of delivery shared how students are engaging with the content and beginning to apply these skills in their everyday lives.

This national coverage marks an encouraging moment for everyone involved in developing and delivering the programme. It recognises the work of learners, tutors and local partners who helped shape the pilot and supported its early progress.

Read the full article here:

Gen Z students in Manchester to learn soft skills such as empathy and time management
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/apr/21/gen-z-students-in-manchester-to-learn-soft-skills-such-as-empathy-and-time-management