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.
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...
Women Into Home Building Programme
Designed by the home building industry, this programme introduces women to a career in site management. During the programme you will learn what working in the home building industry looks like, attending training, insight sessions, and a two-week work placement. You...
Civil Service Career Launch Apprenticeship
If you are 16 or over, there is a new opportunity for the Civil Service Career Launch Apprenticeship which you can apply for. Apprenticeship Information This is a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship, with opportunities available in Manchester. It is suitable...
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.
Touching Grass Climate Emergency Creative Workshop
Date: 13/09/2025
Time: 11am-5pm
Suitable for: Ages 18-25
Manchester Museum is building a programme for young people aged 18-25 who want to know more about the climate emergency, social justice and taking action.
KYP Rochdale Careers Fair
Date: 18/09/2025
Time: 10:30am - 1:30pm
Suitable for: Those interested in work in Rochdale
KYP Rochdale are hosting a Careers and Jobs Fair, aimed at connecting you with a wide range of employment opportunities.
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.
Back to School 2025: Your September Checklist
Some of you may be sad to say goodbye to the summer holidays and the freedom that can come with it. Others may welcome autumn with open arms and find heading back to school or college and getting back into a routine a much more satisfying experience. Whichever camp...
Back to School 2025: Getting There – Know Your Way
It may feel like it was yesterday that summer officially began and you had six long weeks ahead of you to enjoy. But just like that, September has arrived and we’re back into the swing of things, which means you’re heading back to school. One thing you might need to...
Work Experience: A Guide for Parents and Guardians
It may be a few years ago now, but your first memories of working could be from work experience while you were still in school. Maybe it was your first taste of your current career, or maybe you tried something out and thought, ‘there’s no way I’m doing that for a...
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.
