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.
Addleshaw Goddard Legal Explorer Programme
The Manchester branch of the Legal Explorer Programme is Addleshaw Goddard's flagship work experience programme for ambitious Year 12 students in the city-region to learn more about the legal sector. The programme will run from October 2026 to August 2027 with monthly...
PLACED Academy
PLACED Academy offer a long-term pathway into the built environment, not one-off interventions. From age 11, young people can take part in creative experiences that build knowledge, confidence, communication and problem-solving skills alongside real-world insight....
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...
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.
Bury Careers Event
Date: 30/09/2026
Time: 3:30pm-7pm
Suitable for: Anyone who has just left school or post-16 education
Bury Careers Event 2026 promises to be full of up-to-date information about colleges, universities and apprenticeship providers.
BUPA x Breakout Discovery Day
Date: 05/10/2026
Time: 12:30pm-4:30pm
Suitable for: Young people aged 16-25
On Monday 5th October, BREAKOUT are teaming up with Bupa for a young people's Discovery Day.
Webinar: Apprenticeships vs University: Which Path Is Right for You?
Date: 08/10/2026
Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm
Suitable for: Anyone unsure what to do after school or college
This webinar is aimed at students who are considering their options after school or college and want to better understand the differences between university and apprenticeship routes.
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.
Back to School 2026: Getting There – Know Your Way
It may feel like it was yesterday that summer officially began. But just like that, September has arrived and we’re back into the swing of things, which means you might need to consider what the best way to travel to school is. Living in Greater Manchester means that...
Back to School 2026: Your September Checklist
Some of you may be sad to say goodbye to the summer holidays, while others might be excited to head back to school or college. However you feel, preparation is key to make the transition back as easy as possible. So, to help you, here’s a checklist of all the things...
Results Day 2026: How to Support the Young People in Your Lives
The anticipation leading up to results day can be quite intense. It may be that the young people you care for are incredibly nervous, or it might it’s you that’s worried about what lies ahead. Results day will answer the questions you’ve had for months. But as we...
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.
