Parents & Carers
Help your child explore career ideas and plan their next steps.
Explore our guides for parents and carers
Find helpful careers events in your area
You and your child could attend careers events together, or you could encourage your child to attend suitable events on their own. See some examples of events below or click through to see events local to you.
Green Economy Youth Hack
Date: 21/10/2026
Time: 4pm-7:30pm
Suitable for: All 16-25 year olds with an interest in working in the sustainability sector
W Youth, a part of Young Manchester, have partnered with Kraken and Green Economy North, for a Youth Hack.
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.
See opportunities your child could take part in
Greater Manchester is lucky enough to have a huge range of opportunities your child could take part in, as well as a lot of support they could access. Some of these might be volunteering or work experience, while others offer free advice and help. See what’s available below.
Amazing Apprenticeships “The Parent Perspective” Podcast
“The Parent Perspective” is an exciting podcast series for parents and carers, helping them to support their children with careers advice and guidance. Series 3 is bigger and better than ever, led by our brilliant new host, Rachel Burden! Together with Not Going to...
Speaking Out Could Save A Life
Together we can end knife crime in Greater Manchester. If you are concerned about a young person – your son, daughter, nephew, niece, friend, or someone you know, speaking out about…
