16 – 18 years
Take your careers research to the next level with the information on GMACS.
Explore Beeline
Beeline is a new digital service, available as part of the Greater Manchester Baccalaurate. It could help you discover your pathway to a job in Greater Manchester. Explore Beeline by clicking below.
Discover the top industries in Greater Manchester
Find out which sectors in GM are growing quickly, research the top employers, and see which pathways you could take to start your career. There’s also some information about the top jobs in each sector.
Find out more about education and training
If you’re thinking about staying in education or you’d like to know more about the training courses you could take, research your options on GMACS.
Get started with opportunities and support
Greater Manchester has lots of opportunities for you to experience working life or volunteer with a local organisation to get valuable skills. Plus, there’s loads of support you can access – from help with interview prep to free skills boosters. See some opportunities specifically for your age group below.
Cisco Hybrid + Virtual Work Experience Opportunities
Applications are now open for the July 2026 Pathways Work Experience Programme 🚀 This programme is for all students in Year 11/12 or equivalent and based in the UK. The form is to be completed by students themselves and applications close May 4th. Cisco Pathways Work...
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...
Have Your Say with the Youth Voice Census
Have your say on life, study, work, and your future! The 2026 Youth Voice Census survey is your chance to tell us what’s working in Greater Manchester and what challenges you face. Last year, more than 8,000 young people across the UK completed this survey. The...
Our Pass, more than just a bus pass…
If you’re aged 16-18 in GM, you could get Our Pass, a membership scheme for young people that gives you free bus travel, discounted tram travel, and exclusive discounts and offers.
Discover exciting careers events in your community
There’s lots of events on offer near you, whether you want to meet prospective employers, learn more about further education or get mentoring and other support. See events tailored for your age group here or see what’s happening in your area.
Ada, the National College for Digital Skills Open Morning
Date: 14/04/2026
Time: 10am-12pm
Suitable for: Year 10/11 students and their parents/carers/family members, and teachers/careers professionals
Ada's Open Events offer a first-hand look at what makes Ada a truly unique place to learn.
Ada, the National College for Digital Skills Hackathon
Date: 15/04/2026
Time: 10am-3pm
Suitable for: All year 10s and 11s in GM
Ever wondered how tech projects are created? Join Ada for their Hackathon to find out more!
Get more support from GM Higher
GM Higher’s website has lots of resources that could help you, whether you’re thinking about higher or further education. Their website covers everything from course choices and finance to student life and lots more.
GM Higher have also produced a guide to higher education in Greater Manchester, packed full of all the info you need to make the right choice for your future.
Hear from people like you on our blog
Our blog has posts and articles from young people sharing their experiences. We also have expert advice from people already working in industry.
What Could I Do with My Qualification? Jobs You May Not Have Explored: Maths
Love a subject in school, but you’re unsure what a career in the field would look like? You think that you’d thrive in the sector, but don’t know what job role you could do? Well, we’ve got you covered. This blog is a part of our series that focuses on different...
National Careers Week 2026: Celebrating Our Industrial Past – How You Can Continue Greater Manchester’s Story With a Career in Engineering and Manufacturing
Something many people don’t realise about Greater Manchester is that it wasn’t just important during the Industrial Revolution, it was actually the first industrial city in the world! Those famous worker bees you see across the city? These are a symbol of the...
National Apprenticeship Week 2026: The Skills You Can Develop From an Apprenticeship That Employers Will Love
Many people choose to do an apprenticeship because it gives them the opportunity learn the technical skills whilst on the job as well as gaining a qualification in their chosen field. But apprenticeships don’t just lead to qualifications and industry specific skills,...
Read about real people’s careers
You can learn a lot from reading about other people’s experiences in the workplace and the career options they chose to get there. Explore some examples below.
