19 – 24 years
Develop your career and access new training options with GMACS. Research the top jobs and careers across Greater Manchester and see what opportunities are available.
Find out about Greater Manchester’s growth sectors
Across GM, there are specific areas of the job market that are growing quickly. Find out more about these areas as well as the top employers in each. You could also read about the key jobs in each sector and find out a bit about how you could start your career in these areas.
Learn about your training options
Even if you’ve started your career, it’s never too late to keep developing your skills. Find out more about your education and training options on these pages. Remember that your employer may be able to fund your skills development, or you could move to an apprenticeship program.
Develop your career with opportunities and support
Even if you’ve already started your career, there’s still plenty of opportunities and a range of support available to you in Greater Manchester that could help you boost your skills and gain valuable experience. Or, give back by volunteering with a local organisation.
Commonword Identity Writers Group
Identity is a group where Global Majority* writers can share their creative writing, discuss literature and learn about opportunities and events. Identity has long played a key role in nurturing black and Asian writers based in Manchester and in the north of England...
Opportunities with Havas Platform
Havas Platform is a six month entry-level programme, primarily for underrepresented talent who otherwise face higher barriers of entry into our industry. The programme is designed to provide you with meaningful paid work experience and tailored industry training. The...
Have Your Say with the Youth Voice Census 2025
If you’re aged 11-30, the Youth Voice Census is the space for you to share your voice and make change. Whether you're in school, starting an apprenticeship, working, or figuring things out - your voice matters! Your feedback helps create real-world change, including...
Discover careers events
Just because you’ve made some choices about your career, it doesn’t mean there’s nothing else open to you. Find out about careers and work events in your area – something you see might just spark your next career move.
Ace Your Job Interview Workshop! – Pathway CTM
Date: 29/05/2025
Time: 10am-12pm
Suitable for: 16+
Join this EduQAte Employability workshop where you will have the opportunity to gain practical skills to help you ace your job interview.
Etihad Stadium Jobs Fair
Date: 03/06/2025
Time: 9:30am-5:30pm
Suitable for: 16+
Are you a local Manchester resident? Are you looking for a new job, training or support with employment? Join the Etihad Stadium Jobs Fair, at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday 3 June 2025.
Bolton College Open Day Event
Date: 19/06/2025
Time: 5pm-8pm
Suitable for: All ages
Open events are the best way to discover what studying at Bolton College is like, giving you an insight into the courses on offer as well as the opportunity to check out the amazing facilities.
Get more advice and support from our blog
We’ve asked young people just like you to contribute to our blog, telling their careers stories and sharing advice and tips on their journeys. We’ve also got some resources from careers and employment experts.
The GMACS Part-Time Job Guide Part 1: How to Find Part-Time Work
Welcome to the first part of our two-part guide all about part time jobs. In this guide, we’ll help you explore all your options as you start to navigate the world of work. In the first part, we’ll cover how you go about finding part time work. Let’s dig in!Working,...
Travelling Safely and Responsibly During the Easter Holidays
The Greater Manchester TravelSafe Partnership are encouraging young people across the region to travel safely and responsibly when out and about during the Easter Holidays. A new campaign, which includes CCTV footage of real-life crime and anti-social behaviour (ASB)...
Parents and Carers: Get up to Speed on all Things Apprenticeships
In this article, we’ll break down what an apprenticeship is and what types there are, how to apply for one in Greater Manchester and tips for talking to the young person in your life about them. What is an apprenticeship, anyway? An apprenticeship is a paid job...
Read success stories from real people
We’ve also got some success stories from real people about their experiences in the workplace. They talk about how they got where they are, and what they like and dislike about it. So you can find out about their experiences and see if you think it could be an option for you.
