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.
Apply now for Transport for Greater Manchester’s Leadership Development Apprenticeship Programme
Do you want to work towards a degree in Business Management and earn while you learn? Are you ready to fast-track your career and make a real impact in public sector transport? Transport for Greater Manchester are excited to offer a unique opportunity to join their...
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...
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.
Association of Apprentices’ Big Apprentice Meet Up – Manchester
Date: 02/05/2025
Time: 1pm-6:30pm
Suitable for: All current and completed apprentices
Join the Association of Apprentices for this fantastic BIG Apprentice Meet-up event in Manchester this May.
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.
