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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...
Celebrating GM Greats – How Their Career Could Influence Yours: L.S. Lowry
Greater Manchester can proudly proclaim that it is the home of many talented people. Many individuals from GM are celebrated for the work they have done or are doing. This is a huge testament to the range of skills and abilities of the people belonging to the region....
Featured careers events
Apprenticeship Fair Tameside College
Date: 11/02/2026
Time: 10am-1pm
Suitable for: Students and parents
Join the Apprenticeship Fair at Tameside College to discover apprenticeship opportunities, speak to employers, and get career advice.
Network Rail: Your Future Right on Track – Manchester Piccadilly
Date: 11/02/2026
Time: 10am-2pm
Suitable for: Anyone interested in apprenticeships
National Rail's Apprenticeship Team will be travelling around Piccadilly Station and the surrounding network, popping up at a variety of stations to chat with the public and showcase the fantastic opportunities their apprenticeship schemes offer.
Apprenticeships Explained Webinar with GMLPN
Date: 11/02/2026
Time: 6pm-7pm
Suitable for: Anyone interested in apprenticeships
This interactive session is designed for parents, carers and young people who want to better understand what apprenticeships are really like!
See featured opportunities and support
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.
