Manchester City and Manchester Metropolitan University have announced a ten-year partnership to ‘build on a vision of a city of sport, health and opportunity’.
Along with Manchester City Council, the partnership will enhance the city’s sporting and educational legacy.
Work will immediately begin to design new educational pathways for male and female City players and to develop career development programmes for MMU students.
Jon Stemp, Chief Infrastructure Officer at City Football Group, said: “MCFC, MMU and MCC share a common set of values and priorities, which is what makes this partnership so special.
“We all believe in the value of education, as evidenced in our academy programmes and work with the Connell College, in developing good people, and in bringing world class sport to our communities.”
The wide ranging partnership will allow the organisations to share expertise in education, CSR, community relations, commercial knowledge and infrastructure development.
The relationship builds on existing strengths and will create a unique platform for elite sport development and community engagement as further projects in other areas will begin in the coming months.
Sir Richard Leese, Leader of Manchester City Council, said: “The contribution to the city made by Manchester City FC and by Manchester Metropolitan University is of great significance.
“We look forward to seeing this long term partnership build on the existing links between some of our world-class organisations and the communities that they serve.
“Manchester is a unique tourist destination, famous for its creativity, culture and sporting heritage and this agreement will further strengthen the city’s reputation as an international sports hub.”
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