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.
Unlock Your Cyber Security Potential with DigiDNA
Inspire Cyber - Unlocking Pathways to Cyber CareersCode Nation is proud to bring digiDNA to residents across the North West, helping you identify and unlock career opportunities in cyber security. What is digiDNA? A 30-minute, non-technical online tool designed to...
NHS Mental Health Talking Therapies
The NHS Manchester Talking Therapies service offers a range of different therapy and counselling services, based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). These services are available for anyone aged over 18 whose GP surgery is in Manchester. Low mood affects lots of us...
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...
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.
Cushman & Wakefield Online Apprenticeship Discussion
Date: 25/02/2025
Time: 1pm-1:30pm
Suitable for: Those interested in apprenticeships in real estate
A 30 minute Q&A session to hear from some of Cushman & Wakefield's current apprentices to understand what inspired them to start a career in commercial real estate.
Online Webinar: Accountancy Apprenticeships with NAO
Date: 25/02/2025
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Suitable for: Anyone interested in apprenticeships
For the first time ever, The National Audit Office has a webinar led by apprentices to break down each stage of the application.
NHS Live Online Step Up Career Challenge
Date: 04/03/2025
Time: Starts 6pm
Suitable for: University & Higher Education
Join the NHS team and help them form a long-term data strategy for mental health services. This challenge offer students the opportunity to delve into datasets reflecting service demand, waiting times, patient demographics, and drug usage trends, aiming to build actionable insights that can help the NHS optimise resources, predict future demand, and improve patient care.
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.
Parents and Carers: Get up to Speed on all Things Apprenticeships
In this article, we’ll break down what an apprenticeship is and what types there are, how to apply for one in Greater Manchester and tips for talking to the young person in your life about them. What is an apprenticeship, anyway? An apprenticeship is a paid job...
Early Years and Education Apprentices Share Their Career Journeys
“You're just so proud because the children learn new things every day”: in this article, early years and education apprentices share their career journeys to date. A job in early education and childcare is unique and rewarding. You get to be part of a child’s early...
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...
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.
