Rochdale

About Rochdale

Set to the north of Greater Manchester, the borough of Rochdale includes the town of Rochdale alongside Heywood, Middleton, and Littleborough. There’s also lots of smaller villages set in the beautiful countryside around the area. Rochdale has a thriving cultural sector, with lots of nightlife, shopping, and hospitality.

Find out more about some of the top employers and training providers in Rochdale right here on GMACS.

Meet the top employers in Rochdale

See the biggest employers in Rochdale – just click through to see their jobs pages. Getting to know these employers could inspire you about your future career or help you to make decisions about what to study.

Learn about training providers in Rochdale

See some of the training providers you could study with in Rochdale. Why not explore what courses they offer to see what’s available in your area?

Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School

 

Hopwood Hall College

 

Rochdale Sixth Form College

 

Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School

 

Hopwood Hall College

 

Rochdale Sixth Form College

 

Which T Levels are available in Rochdale?

The following T Levels are available at Hopwood Hall College to start in September 2025:

These are subject to change by the College.

See in demand jobs in Rochdale

This quick list shows the most in demand occupations across Rochdale. Do any of these sound like something you’d like to do?

 

  1. Teaching assistant
  2. Bookkeeper
  3. Admin assistant
  4. Customer service
  5. Cleaner

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        Learn about the most in demand skills in Rochdale

        These skills are the top 5 required skills across Rochdale. You might already have some of these or could start a course to boost your skillset.

         

        1. Communication
        2. Management
        3. Customer service
        4. Teaching
        5. Attention to detail

                Discover local opportunities and support

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