About this Event
The Greater Manchester Innovation Literacy Programme is an engaging, hands-on training course designed for apprentices who want to turn their ideas into action.
This event is being held at Wigan and Leigh College New Market St, Wigan WN1 1RP
To complete this exciting programme, you will attend two training days held on the dates and times below:
Day 1: Thursday 5th November 2026 – 9:30am – 5:00pm
AND
Day 2: Friday 6th November 2026 – 9:30am – 5:00pm
After completing the two training days, you will gain Digital Badges for your CV and be certified as an Apprentice Innovation Ambassador.
What is included?
The training days cover eight immersive sessions, where you will explore the entire journey of innovation—from idea generation to testing, communication, and building a culture where innovation thrives, enabling you to return to your business to improve productivity and create value
Who Is It For?
This programme is perfect for Greater Manchester Apprentices seeking to:
- Make a real impact in their role
- Improve their problem-solving and critical thinking
- Become confident communicators of new ideas
- Work creatively—no matter their background or sector
Who is behind it?
This programme has been developed by Greater Manchester Colleges, co-authored with Ben Edmonds (Innovation Ben), a product designer and inventor with 20 years of experience working with companies like Dyson.
It was orginally funded by Innovate UK and is now supported by GMCA and introduces all key elements of the national Innovation, Commercialisation & Entrepreneurship skills framework.
Commitment
- You will need to attend both days training to complete the course.
Next Steps
After reserving a ticket you'll be taken to a full order form that you must complete to be registered on the event - we will then check eligibility before confirming your place on the course.
Please note: Any and all information that you submit via this information capture form shall be processed in accordance with the Greater Manchester Colleges Group GMFEIP privacy notice, which can be accessed here
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Day 1
🕑: 09:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Module One - Foundations of Innovation
Info: This is where the excitement starts! In the first module we're inspired by creativity of others, and understand how to get creative ourselves! The morning starts with welcome refreshments from 9, but we get stuck in from 9.30!
🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Module 2 - Prototyping and Problem Solving
Info: After lunch it's a hands on creative session - You'll be given a brief, some materials and will make a prototype product. it's a collaborative effort and you'll get to try it out in front of the group, gaining valuable insights in to design and testing prototypes.
Day 2
🕑: 09:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Module 3 - Communication and Culture of Innovation
Info: Welcoming you in from 9, we'll kick off at 9.30 with a session on communicating your ideas and how you can help your workplace become an environment where ideas are born and innovation thrives.
🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Module 4 - Strategic Thinking and Proposal Development
Info: How will you present your ideas and make impact in your workplace? We'll give you tools and techniques to have influence in your job and make an impact in your business.
Event venue & nearby stays
New Market Street, New Market Street, Wigan, United Kingdom
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