16 – 18 years

Take your careers research to the next level with the information on GMACS.

Explore the MBacc gateway resources

The Greater Manchester Baccalaureate could help you discover your pathway to a job in Greater Manchester. Explore the resources by clicking below.

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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.

Use Xello to explore your options

Xello is a tool that you can use to research your career and education options and build your own career profile. It’s available for free to every state high school and college in Greater Manchester, so you’ll need to get access through your college. Once you’ve got access, you can use it to explore your career options and think about what you’d like to do.

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.

Choices College

Choices College

Promoting employment opportunities for interns with learning difficulties/disabilities and/or Autism through a supported internship course. Introducing Choices College Choices College is a national Specialist Post-16 College providing a person-centred,...

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Apprenticeship Opportunities with LTSB

Apprenticeship Opportunities with LTSB

LTSB provide tailored programmes to prepare you for the world of work and make sure you’re ready to hit the ground running. Once you’ve completed one of their bootcamps they'll guide you through the interview process and work hard to place you in apprenticeships with...

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National Saturday Clubs Across Greater Manchester

National Saturday Clubs Across Greater Manchester

Young people across the country are spending Saturday mornings at their local university, college or museum discovering subjects they love. Saturday Clubs are open to 13–16-year-olds of all abilities and are free to attend. Joining a National Saturday Club is a unique...

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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.

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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.

Pathways Into Law

Pathways Into Law

Our third National Careers Week article is all about careers in law. In this session, we heard from Judge Guirguis, who is a District Judge, and Tracey Etienne MBE, who is a Senior Legal Manager.

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5 Top-Tips: Navigating Apprenticeship Applications

5 Top-Tips: Navigating Apprenticeship Applications

The Classroom to Boardroom Foundation team here! Our team offers support and guidance to students, attending public schools and colleges across England. How can we support you? We provide support to you in building your workplace confidence and readiness ahead of your...

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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.