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.
Helping you into a career in Tech with NWTT – North West Tech Talent Consortium
What is the NWTT? Helping you into a career in Tech with the NWTT Consortium. A group of leading employers in the North West are collaborating to combine forces and pool their resources to grow and diversify the pool of tech talent in the region. We are here to help...
Gov.UK Job Help
Support to help you get job ready and find work. The Gov.UK Job Help pages have info on a range of topics to help you get work ready. The website has info on writing a CV, interviewing, finding training and learning opportunities and much more. Explore the full...
Tameside Futures
Tameside Futures is here to support you, if you live in Tameside, are aged 16-18* and not in Education, Employment or Training. Every young person taking part in the initiative will get dedicated support from a coach who will take time to talk to you and understand...
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.
Oldham Careers Fair
Date: 24/09/2024
Time: 3pm-6pm
Suitable for: Those aged between 15 and 25
Unleash your potential at the Oldham Jobs Fair, with Oldham Council and Get Oldham Working - meet employers and training providers.
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.
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...
Support Active Travel with TfGM’s Youth Travel Ambassadors
In this article, hear from Claire, Ambar, Daniel, Libby and Megan, who are Transport for Greater Manchester’s Youth Travel Ambassadors on what the programme is, the changes they can make and the skills they have developed.What is the Youth Travel Ambassador (YTA)...
Hear from DJS Research on why Attending Careers Events is so Important
In this article, hear from DJS Research, a market research company, who attended an employer encounter careers event at Bramhall High School in Stockport. Learn about why it is important to speak to as many employers as you can whilst at school and college and how it...
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.
