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.

Virtual Work Experience and Opportunities with JD

Virtual Work Experience and Opportunities with JD

Dominate the High Street – Virtual Work Experience with JD This virtual work experience programme from JD features over 6 hours of content and explores lots of different roles available at JD, and how you can get involved. In the programme, you could uncover JD’s...

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Energise Programme by Catch 22

Energise Programme by Catch 22

ENERGISE is a free, Shell-funded programme that helps individuals overcome barriers to employment, particularly in the rapidly growing green and net-zero sectors. It’s fully remote and designed to be accessible, practical, and genuinely life-changing. They've already...

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City Careers – Free 10 week employment support programme

City Careers – Free 10 week employment support programme

City Careers is a free programme which aims to help young people aged 16-25 into employment, education, or training. With both physical and mental well-being at the core of City Careers, participants have the opportunity to holistically develop and upskill their...

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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.

Online CV Masterclass Workshop

Online CV Masterclass Workshop

Date: 16/10/2025
Time: 10am-11:30am
Suitable for: Those aged 19+ and living in GM

Join this free online CV masterclass workshop from the National Careers Service to learn how to put together a strong CV.

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Green Skills Careers Fair

Green Skills Careers Fair

Date: 04/11/2025
Time: 10:30am-1pm
Suitable for: Anyone interested in a career in the green sector

This event is all about celebrating the exciting opportunities sustainable careers have to offer and encouraging local people to explore roles that contribute to a greener future. 

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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.

The Value of Volunteering: How Helping Others Can Help You

The Value of Volunteering: How Helping Others Can Help You

You may have heard of volunteering, or perhaps you might have done some volunteering in the past. Many young people do some volunteering to bolster their CV or get some new experiences. But can volunteering help you? Read on to get the lowdown on what volunteering is...

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Back to School 2025: Your September Checklist

Back to School 2025: Your September Checklist

Some of you may be sad to say goodbye to the summer holidays and the freedom that can come with it. Others may welcome autumn with open arms and find heading back to school or college and getting back into a routine a much more satisfying experience. Whichever camp...

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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.