Greater Manchester Colleges Group

Greater Manchester Colleges Group’s role is to help the programme make connections with businesses in all boroughs of Greater Manchester through a series of Digital Innovation Roadshows.

The Digital Innovation Roadshows will raise awareness of emerging technologies and the opportunities to apply them to a business. They’ll support the growth of a fairer and more prosperous city region that positions colleges as new gateways to the growing innovation ecosystem.

Meet the Greater Manchester Colleges team

Richard Caulfield

Senior Policy Manager

Richard is the Senior Policy Manager for GMColleges, supporting collaboration between the Further Education Colleges across Greater Manchester.

GMColleges Group

Emma Goodlet

Further Education Senior Management Consultant

Emma’s involvement in sector-wide projects actively fosters collaboration between education and industry. She works to enhance training, promote best practices in Further Education, and strengthen connections with the broader business community.

GMColleges Group

“Greater Manchester Further Education Colleges have always been cornerstones of communities, developing skills for residents and industry. Through CDI they will also be the gateway to Greater Manchester’s Innovation Ecosystem, highlighting new technologies and the potential for business transformation.”

Coral Grainger