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National Poetry Day: How Your Love of Language Could Lead to a Career
Whether you love or loathe it, poetry is a very big part of our lives – you just may not realise it. Whether it’s the lyrics you hear in songs or perhaps you catch yourself reciting a rhyme you were taught to remember something, poetry is everywhere. It even exists in...
The Value of Volunteering: How Helping Others Can Help You
You may have heard of volunteering, or perhaps you might have done some volunteering in the past. Many young people do some volunteering to bolster their CV or get some new experiences. But can volunteering help you? Read on to get the lowdown on what volunteering is...
Going Beyond Tech Savvy: How to Develop Digital Skills for Your Career
For many young people these days, technology is a huge part of their lives. Some people refer to this as being “digitally native”. This is just another way of saying that you’ve grown up with technology, so you’re very used to it. But growing up with technology and...
Featured careers events
Online CV Masterclass Workshop
Date: 16/10/2025
Time: 10am-11:30am
Suitable for: Those aged 19+ and living in GM
Join this free online CV masterclass workshop from the National Careers Service to learn how to put together a strong CV.
Online Webinar: Apprenticeship Insights & Application Masterclass with bp
Date: 21/10/2025
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Suitable for: Years 10-13
Join this exclusive webinar to discover how a bp apprenticeship could be your first step into a world of opportunity.
Green Skills Careers Fair
Date: 04/11/2025
Time: 10:30am-1pm
Suitable for: Anyone interested in a career in the green sector
This event is all about celebrating the exciting opportunities sustainable careers have to offer and encouraging local people to explore roles that contribute to a greener future.
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Energise Programme by Catch 22
ENERGISE is a free, Shell-funded programme that helps individuals overcome barriers to employment, particularly in the rapidly growing green and net-zero sectors. It’s fully remote and designed to be accessible, practical, and genuinely life-changing. They've already...
Addleshaw Goddard Legal Explorer programme
The Addleshaw Goddard Legal explorer programme is an academic year-long opportunity for Year 12 students in London, Leeds and Manchester from social mobility backgrounds that are interested in learning more about careers in law. During the programme, students receive:...
City Careers – Free 10 week employment support programme
City Careers is a free programme which aims to help young people aged 16-25 into employment, education, or training. With both physical and mental well-being at the core of City Careers, participants have the opportunity to holistically develop and upskill their...
Get around GM with Our Pass
Are you aged 16-18? Get free bus travel across Greater Manchester on the local bus network, half price selected Metrolink tickets, and discounts on various events with Our Pass.
