Trafford

About Trafford

To the south east of Greater Manchester, Trafford includes the areas of Old Trafford, Altrincham, Sale, Urmston, and Stretford. Popular attractions include the Old Trafford football and cricket grounds, as well as the Trafford Centre and Imperial War Museum North. There are also nature reserves, such as Sale Water Park.

Trafford is a huge area, with lots of employers and training providers you could work for or study with. Get to know some of them here on GMACS.

Meet the top employers in Trafford

See the biggest employers in Trafford – 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 Trafford

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

Altrincham College

 

Altrincham Grammar School for Boys

 

Altrincham Grammar School for Girls

 

Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College

 

Sale Grammar School

 

Trafford College Group

 

The Dean Trust Ashton on Mersey School

 

Saint Ambrose College

 

Urmston Grammar Academy

 

Loreto Grammar School

 

Stretford Grammar School

 

Wellington School

 

Altrincham College

 

Altrincham Grammar School for Boys

 

Altrincham Grammar School for Girls

 

Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College

 

The Dean Trust Ashton on Mersey School

 

Loreto Grammar School

 

Sale Grammar School

 

Saint Ambrose College

 

Stretford Grammar School

 

Trafford College Group

 

Urmston Grammar Academy

 

Wellington School

 

Which T Levels are available in Trafford?

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

These are subject to change by the College.

See in demand jobs in Trafford

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

 

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

                Find careers events near you

                Discover helpful and informative careers events in Trafford and the nearby areas.

                Pilot Careers Live Manchester

                Pilot Careers Live Manchester

                Date: 12/07/2025
                Time: 10am-4pm
                Suitable for: All Ages

                Pilot Careers Live is an exciting career event which brings together leading flight training companies, training experts and pilots in one venue, to offer the best possible advice on what it takes to becoming a professional pilot.

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                Learn about the most in demand skills in Trafford

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

                 

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

                              Discover local opportunities and support

                              See some opportunities to get work experience or brush up on your skills here on GMACS.

                              Get Started in Radio Presenting with Unity Next Gen Youths

                              Get Started in Radio Presenting with Unity Next Gen Youths

                              The NGY ( Next Gen Youths) are a group of young people aged 13-17 who attend radio-training workshops twice a week and deliver a live radio show on the North’s leading youth music radio station, Unity Radio. The radio show includes music, features and information on...

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                              Learn about Our Pass

                              In Trafford, 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.