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.

EtonX Online Self-study Courses

EtonX Online Self-study Courses

EtonX offers a diverse range of quality online courses, enabling young people aged 13+ to aspire and excel. Designed for self-study, these web-based courses empower students with essential leadership, communication, and academic skills for success at school and...

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Choices College

Choices College

Promoting employment opportunities for interns with learning difficulties/disabilities and/or Autism through a supported internship course. Introducing Choices College Choices College is a national Specialist Post-16 College providing a person-centred,...

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Apprenticeship Opportunities with LTSB

Apprenticeship Opportunities with LTSB

LTSB provide tailored programmes to prepare you for the world of work and make sure you’re ready to hit the ground running. Once you’ve completed one of their bootcamps they'll guide you through the interview process and work hard to place you in apprenticeships with...

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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.

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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.

Pathways Into Law

Pathways Into Law

Our third National Careers Week article is all about careers in law. In this session, we heard from Judge Guirguis, who is a District Judge, and Tracey Etienne MBE, who is a Senior Legal Manager.

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5 Top-Tips: Navigating Apprenticeship Applications

5 Top-Tips: Navigating Apprenticeship Applications

The Classroom to Boardroom Foundation team here! Our team offers support and guidance to students, attending public schools and colleges across England. How can we support you? We provide support to you in building your workplace confidence and readiness ahead of your...

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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.