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.
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?
Which T Levels are available in Trafford?
The following T Levels are available at Trafford College to start in September 2025:
- Business and Administration: Management and Administration
- Education and Early Years: Education and Early Years
- Digital: Digital Support Services
- Health and Science: Health
- Legal, Finance and Accounting: Accounting
- Sales, Marketing and Procurement: Marketing
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?
- Teaching assistant
- Admin assistant
- Cleaner
- Customer service
- Accountant
Find careers events near you
Discover helpful and informative careers events in Trafford and the nearby areas.
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.
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.
- Communication
- Sales
- Management
- Customer service
- 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
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...
Supported Internship with HMRC for Young People with an EHCP
A unique Supported Internship opportunity, starting September 2025, at HMRC in Manchester, in partnership with DFN Project SEARCH.
Supported Internships at Amazon for Young People with an EHCP
A Supported Internship at Amazon’s MAN1 site in Manchester, starting September 2025, in partnership with DFN Project SEARCH.
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.
