Manchester
About Manchester
To the south of the Greater Manchester area, the city of Manchester is also one of the districts itself. The city is of course home to a wide variety of shopping and retail areas including Spinningfields, the Northern Quarter, Piccadilly, and the city centre.
There are a huge number of jobs in the city centre, with a lot of retail and office space in use. The transport links make it a popular place to work. Find out more about the top jobs and employers in the Manchester area on this page.
Learn about training providers in Manchester
See some of the training providers you could study with in Manchester. Why not explore what courses they offer to see what’s available in your area?
Which T Levels are available in Manchester?
The following T Levels are available at Manchester College to start in September 2024:
- Business and Administration: Management and Administration
- Construction: Building Services Engineering for Construction
- Construction: Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction
- Creative and Design: Craft and Design
- Creative and Design: Media, Broadcast and Production
- Digital: Digital Business Services
- Digital: Digital Production, Design and Development
- Digital: Digital Support Services
- Education and Early Years: Education and Early Years
- Engineering and Manufacturing: Design and Development
- Engineering and Manufacturing: Maintenance, Installation and Repair
- Health and Science: Health
- Health and Science: Science
- Legal, Finance and Accounting: Finance
These are subject to change by the College.
The following T Levels are available at Whalley Range High School to start in September 2024:
- Business and Administration: Management and Administration
These are subject to change by the School.
See in demand jobs in Manchester
This quick list shows the most in demand occupations across Manchester. Do any of these sound like something you’d like to do?
- Software developer
- Admin assistant
- Lawyer
- Project manager
- Salesperson
Find careers events near you
Discover helpful and informative careers events in Manchester and the nearby areas.
Festival of Apprenticeships Manchester
Date: 02/07/2024
Time: 10am-3pm
Suitable for: Anyone considering an apprenticeship
A roadshow exhibition promoting & celebrating all things apprenticeships comes to Manchester!
Learn about the most in demand skills in Manchester
These skills are the top 5 required skills across Manchester. You might already have some of these or could start a course to boost your skillset.
- Communication
- Management
- Customer Service
- Sales
- Attention to Detail
Discover local opportunities and support
See some opportunities to get work experience or brush up on your skills here on GMACS.
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,...
National Saturday Clubs Across Greater Manchester
Young people across the country are spending Saturday mornings at their local university, college or museum discovering subjects they love. Saturday Clubs are open to 13–16-year-olds of all abilities and are free to attend. Joining a National Saturday Club is a unique...
Step Into Care: A Pathway into Social Care Employment
Are you interested in working in social care? If you are caring and compassionate, have good communication skills and looking for a new opportunity, then get in touch today! Step Into Care are looking for people with the right values and transferable skills to begin...
Learn about Our Pass
In Manchester, aged 16-18 and looking for a cheap way to get around? Our Pass gets you free bus travel, discounted metro tickets and access to exclusive discounts.
