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.
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...
Have Your Say with the Youth Voice Census
Have your say on life, study, work, and your future! The 2026 Youth Voice Census survey is your chance to tell us what’s working in Greater Manchester and what challenges you face. Last year, more than 8,000 young people across the UK completed this survey. The...
Kickstart Your Journey With GM Higher
Considering your further education options? GM Higher offers a wide range of support to those who are thinking of taking the next step in their educational journey. If you’re considering college or university, GM Higher can support and guide you whilst you navigate...
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.
Manchester Job Show 2026
Date: 25/09/2026
Time: 11am-5pm
Suitable for: Anyone looking for a job or training
The Manchester Jobs Fair is on its way to the Trafford centre and promises to be an exciting event for anyone looking for a job, training opportunity or anyone who simply wants to learn more about Manchester's local job market.
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.
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.
Routes into the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service
Our second session for National Careers Week was with Jane Jeffrey, a Watch Manager and the Firefighter Attraction Lead for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS). She spoke about what it’s like to be a firefighter and how you could get started in the sector if it’s something you think you might be interested in.
What Could I Do With My Qualification? Jobs You May Not Have Explored: Music
Manchester is no stranger to musical genius. Oasis, The Smiths, Aitch, The Stone Roses and the Blossoms. These are just some of the musical acts from a very long list of names that have their roots in Manchester. Over the years the city-region has produced world class...
What Could I Do With My Qualification? Jobs You May Not Have Explored: Biology
Hello, and welcome back to another edition of our ‘What Could I Do with My Qualification? Jobs You May Not Have Explored’ series. This blog will look at three different biology-related careers, so if science is your subject, keep reading! Is a career in biology for...
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.
