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.
Qualifications in Sports Coaching at Cheadle Town FC
Looking for a career in Sport? Combine your passion for football with first-class education at Cheadle Town FC Available qualifications: BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development Benefits of the course: • Develop English and Maths...
Style your future with Kleek Apprenticeships
Want to be a hairdresser, barber or beauty therapist? Then access all the information you need from Kleek Apprenticeships digital resource. It includes an overview presentation, comprehensive Apprenticeship Guide, course information, career paths and success stories,...
National Careers Service Results Day Support
If you’re thinking about your results, the National Careers Service have a range of support options that could help. Find out more below or click below to head over to the NCS website. Explore the National Careers Service You can also phone the National Careers...
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.
Touching Grass Climate Emergency Creative Workshop
Date: 13/09/2025
Time: 11am-5pm
Suitable for: Ages 18-25
Manchester Museum is building a programme for young people aged 18-25 who want to know more about the climate emergency, social justice and taking action.
KYP Rochdale Careers Fair
Date: 18/09/2025
Time: 10:30am - 1:30pm
Suitable for: Those interested in work in Rochdale
KYP Rochdale are hosting a Careers and Jobs Fair, aimed at connecting you with a wide range of employment opportunities.
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 GCSE Grading System: A Guide for Parents and Guardians
In recent years, the GCSE grading system in England has changed. This means the A*s and Bs that we might be used to are no longer. The new system is number based and goes from 1-9, with a U still considered ungradable and below a 1. You may be used to hearing young...
Results Day 2025: How to Support the Young People in Your Lives
The anticipation leading up to results day can be quite intense. It may be that the young people you care for are incredibly nervous, or it might it’s you that’s worried about what lies ahead. Results day will answer the questions you’ve had for months. But as we...
Results Day 2025: Your Next Chapter
Results day is coming up fast. Whether you’re getting your results on the 14th of August or the 21st, it can be a very emotional time. You might be nervous to find out your results or excited to see what comes next. You might be celebrating your achievements or...
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.
