19 – 24 years
Develop your career and access new training options with GMACS. Research the top jobs and careers across Greater Manchester and see what opportunities are available.
Find out about Greater Manchester’s growth sectors
Across GM, there are specific areas of the job market that are growing quickly. Find out more about these areas as well as the top employers in each. You could also read about the key jobs in each sector and find out a bit about how you could start your career in these areas.
Learn about your training options
Even if you’ve started your career, it’s never too late to keep developing your skills. Find out more about your education and training options on these pages. Remember that your employer may be able to fund your skills development, or you could move to an apprenticeship program.
Develop your career with opportunities and support
Even if you’ve already started your career, there’s still plenty of opportunities and a range of support available to you in Greater Manchester that could help you boost your skills and gain valuable experience. Or, give back by volunteering with a local organisation.
Cisco Apprenticeship Opportunities
Read on for details about two apprenticeship opportunities with Cisco, working at their Manchester office. Customer Experience Apprentice Does the idea of being in a team of experts creatively solving problems for customers excite you? Do you want to help customers...
Qualifications in Horticulture at Cheadle Town FC
Do you like being outdoors, working with your hands and creating things that people can enjoy? If so, then a career in horticulture could be the right path for you. This Study Programme will provide you with a good basic understanding of the horticulture industry...
ERIC- The creative careers app for young people
ERIC is the UK's #1 career app for young people looking to get into the creative industries. With thousands of internships, events, careers resources and opportunities, we connect young people directly with the organisations they want to work for most. Click on the...
Discover careers events
Just because you’ve made some choices about your career, it doesn’t mean there’s nothing else open to you. Find out about careers and work events in your area – something you see might just spark your next career move.
NHS Live Online Next Step Career Challenge
Date: 15/01/2025
Time: Starts 5pm
Suitable for: Years 10-13 + FE students
Join this live online career challenge to find out how the NHS uses data to improve patient outcomes and gain virtual work experience. In this event, you can experience analysing the efficiency of A&E departments.
#HackaFuture with AtkinsRealis
Date: 08/02/2025
Time: Over 2 days
Suitable for: Anyone looking for their first career in Tech
Calling all forward-thinking tech enthusiasts, hackers, makers, coders, engineers and problem solvers. This is your platform to develop solutions that seamlessly integrate advanced digital technologies such as reality capture, robotics, advanced analytics, and immersive reality.
Get more advice and support from our blog
We’ve asked young people just like you to contribute to our blog, telling their careers stories and sharing advice and tips on their journeys. We’ve also got some resources from careers and employment experts.
Have your say on the future of school travel in Greater Manchester
This is your chance to be heard about the future of school travel in Greater Manchester, through the School Travel Strategy Consultation.What is the School Travel Strategy Consultation and why is it important? The School Travel Strategy Consultation is a survey open...
Explore Jobs in the Creative, Culture and Sport Sector
If you're thinking your future could be in the creative, culture or sport sectors, read on! This article, written by Jamie Weetman, has information about all the pathways that might be an option for you, as well as information on the jobs and careers within these...
Support Active Travel with TfGM’s Youth Travel Ambassadors
In this article, hear from Claire, Ambar, Daniel, Libby and Megan, who are Transport for Greater Manchester’s Youth Travel Ambassadors on what the programme is, the changes they can make and the skills they have developed.What is the Youth Travel Ambassador (YTA)...
Read success stories from real people
We’ve also got some success stories from real people about their experiences in the workplace. They talk about how they got where they are, and what they like and dislike about it. So you can find out about their experiences and see if you think it could be an option for you.
