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.
Commonword Identity Writers Group
Identity is a group where Global Majority* writers can share their creative writing, discuss literature and learn about opportunities and events. Identity has long played a key role in nurturing black and Asian writers based in Manchester and in the north of England...
Opportunities with Havas Platform
Havas Platform is a six month entry-level programme, primarily for underrepresented talent who otherwise face higher barriers of entry into our industry. The programme is designed to provide you with meaningful paid work experience and tailored industry training. The...
Have Your Say on Apprenticeships and Accommodation
By filling out this survey, you can have your say on the important issue of accommodation for apprentice students. The “Our House” project will ‘level the playing field’ so that all young people, whether they take an academic or technical educational route, can live...
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.
Greater Manchester’s Festival of Technical Education
Date: 30/06/2025
Time: 30th June - 11th July
Suitable for: Anyone interested in technical education
The Greater Manchester Festival of Technical Education starts in June 2025! Join us for two weeks of virtual and in-person events celebrating student achievements in technical education.
Technical Open Day – Greater Manchester SkillCentre
Date: 03/07/2025
Time: 1pm-6pm
Suitable for: Potential learners, parents/carers and employers
Join this event at the Greater Manchester SkillCentre in Trafford Park to explore the industry-standard training facilities.
National Careers Service Online CV Masterclass
Date: 04/07/2025
Time: 10am-11:30am
Suitable for: Anyone 19+ and living in GM
Check out the National Careers Service's free online CV masterclass session to learn how to write a strong CV.
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.
How Could I Work With Artificial Intelligence? Careers in Technology
It’s no secret that artificial intelligence, or AI, is changing the world that we live in. That includes the job market. Many people are worried that artificial intelligence could affect their job security or job prospects. With the rapid changes in technology, we are...
The GMACS Part Time Job Guide Part 2: Balancing Work and Study
Welcome back to the GMACS part time job guide! In part 2, we will explore the challenges that come with working whilst studying full time. Expect advice on how to manage the new challenges that come with trying to juggle all these new commitments. Plus, some thoughts...
The GMACS Part-Time Job Guide Part 1: How to Find Part-Time Work
Welcome to the first part of our two-part guide all about part time jobs. In this guide, we’ll help you explore all your options as you start to navigate the world of work. In the first part, we’ll cover how you go about finding part time work. Let’s dig in!Working,...
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.
