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.
Virtual Work Experience and Opportunities with JD
Dominate the High Street – Virtual Work Experience with JD This virtual work experience programme from JD features over 6 hours of content and explores lots of different roles available at JD, and how you can get involved. In the programme, you could uncover JD’s...
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:...
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...
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.
Online Webinar: Apprenticeship Insights & Application Masterclass with bp
Date: 21/10/2025
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Suitable for: Years 10-13
Join this exclusive webinar to discover how a bp apprenticeship could be your first step into a world of opportunity.
Green Skills Careers Fair
Date: 04/11/2025
Time: 10:30am-1pm
Suitable for: Anyone interested in a career in the green sector
This event is all about celebrating the exciting opportunities sustainable careers have to offer and encouraging local people to explore roles that contribute to a greener future.
Online Webinar: Women in STEM at bp: Your STEM Career Starts Here!
Date: 04/11/2025
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Suitable for: Those in years 10-13 who identify as female
Join this powerful online session where you’ll meet the women already making their mark at bp through apprenticeships.
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.
National Poetry Day: How Your Love of Language Could Lead to a Career
Whether you love or loathe it, poetry is a very big part of our lives – you just may not realise it. Whether it’s the lyrics you hear in songs or perhaps you catch yourself reciting a rhyme you were taught to remember something, poetry is everywhere. It even exists in...
The Value of Volunteering: How Helping Others Can Help You
You may have heard of volunteering, or perhaps you might have done some volunteering in the past. Many young people do some volunteering to bolster their CV or get some new experiences. But can volunteering help you? Read on to get the lowdown on what volunteering is...
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...
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.
