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Routes into the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service
Our second session for National Careers Week was with Jane Jeffrey, a Watch Manager and the Firefighter Attraction Lead for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS). She spoke about what it’s like to be a firefighter and how you could get started in the sector if it’s something you think you might be interested in.
What Could I Do With My Qualification? Jobs You May Not Have Explored: Music
Manchester is no stranger to musical genius. Oasis, The Smiths, Aitch, The Stone Roses and the Blossoms. These are just some of the musical acts from a very long list of names that have their roots in Manchester. Over the years the city-region has produced world class...
What Could I Do With My Qualification? Jobs You May Not Have Explored: Biology
Hello, and welcome back to another edition of our ‘What Could I Do with My Qualification? Jobs You May Not Have Explored’ series. This blog will look at three different biology-related careers, so if science is your subject, keep reading! Is a career in biology for...
Featured careers events
Wigan Jobs Fair
Date: 24/06/2026
Time: 10am-1pm
Suitable for: Anyone looking for work
Wigan's annual job fair returns to the Brick Community Stadium, with what promises to be a fantastic event full of exciting opportunities for anyone looking for work.
Festival of Apprenticeships Manchester
Date: 06/07/2026
Time: 10am-3pm
Suitable for: Anyone interested in apprenticeships
The Festival of Apprenticeships is a roadshow exhibition promoting and celebrating all things apprenticeships.
North West Apprenticeship and Careers Expo
Date: 21/10/2026
Time: 12pm-7pm
Suitable for: Anyone looking for a job or apprenticeship
With up to 100 exhibitors, the North West Apprenticeships and Careers Expo is the perfect opportunity for anyone, of any age who’s on the lookout for a new opportunity, looking to learn new skills or just looking for some advice on potential future career opportunities.
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Boost your digital skills with the Raspberry Pi Foundation’s Certificate in Applied Computing
Want to build digital skills that could help you in school, college and future jobs? The Certificate in Applied Computing, developed with the Raspberry Pi Foundation, is part of the Greater Manchester Baccalaureate (MBacc). The MBacc is made up of seven gateways. A...
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:...
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.
