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Join the Fight Against Bad Housing. Join the Housing Enforcement Trainee Programme.
Too many people in Greater Manchester are living in bad quality rented homes, which can take a huge toll on their health and happiness. To combat this, the Housing Enforcement Trainee Programme is looking to recruit and train ten talented people across Greater...
Advice on How To Start Your Small Business From the Young People Doing It
As it was recently Small Business Saturday, it got us thinking about what being a young entrepreneur in Greater Manchester feels like. Starting your own business can feel like a scary prospect, especially if you don’t have anyone in your life that works as a...
Coronation Street Turns 65: Could This Iconic Soap Help You Discover Your Career in TV?
This week marks 65 years since Coronation Street first made it to our screens. As the world’s first and longest running soap, not only is it setting records, but it has also put Greater Manchester on the map. Its popularity is all thanks to the drama it serves. The...
Featured careers events
Apprenticeship Open Evening at Müller
Date: 21/01/2026
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Suitable for: Students and parents
Müller is offering a wide range of apprenticeship opportunities across several business areas.
KPMG Student and Parent Insight Evening
Date: 28/01/2026
Time: 5pm-6pm
Suitable for: Years 12 and 13, college students and parents/carers
The KPMG Student and Parent Insight Evening offers students and their parents or guardians an opportunity to learn about KPMG, one of the world’s leading professional services firms. By attending this event, you will gain an overview of the career paths, including their apprenticeship opportunities, and the skills and experiences KPMG values.
National Apprenticeship and Education Event: North West
Date: 10/03/2026
Time: 9.30am - 3pm
Suitable for: Students, parents, teachers
The National Apprenticeship and Education Event: North West - Manchester invites you to an inspiring, face-to-face event that connects employers, universities, colleges, and training providers in a welcoming and interactive setting.
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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.
