Wigan
About Wigan
The most western area of Greater Manchester, the Wigan borough features two main towns: Wigan and Leigh. There’s lots of green space in the borough for people to enjoy, and a vibrant culture with shopping and nightlife.
There are a wide range of industries and employers in Wigan – explore some of the top jobs and biggest businesses on this page.
Learn about training providers in Wigan
See some of the training providers you could study with in Wigan. Why not explore what courses they offer to see what’s available in your area?
Which T Levels are available in Wigan?
The following T Levels are available at Wigan & Leigh College to start in September 2024:
- Agricultural, Environmental and Animal Care: Animal Care Management
- 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
- Digital: Digital Production, Design and Development
- Education and Early Years: Education and Early Years
- Engineering and Manufacturing: Design and Development
- Legal, Finance and Accounting: Accounting
- Legal, Finance and Accounting: Legal Services
- Health and Science: Health
These are subject to change by the College.
The following T Levels are available at St John Rigby College to start in September 2024:
- Business and Administration: Management and Administration
- Digital: Digital Production, Design and Development
- Education and Early Years: Education and Early Years
- Health and Science: Health
These are subject to change by the College.
The following T Levels are available at Winstanley College to start in September 2024:
- Creative and Design: Media, Broadcast and Production
These are subject to change by the College.
See in demand top jobs in Wigan
This quick list shows the most in demand occupations across Wigan. Do any of these sound like something you’d like to do?
- Teaching Assistant
- Nurse
- Carer
- Admin Assistant
- Software Developer
Find careers events near you
Discover helpful and informative careers events in Wigan and the nearby areas.
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Learn about the most in demand skills in Wigan
These skills are the top 5 required skills across Wigan. You might already have some of these or could start a course to boost your skillset.
- Communication
- Management
- Teaching
- Customer Service
- Sales
Discover local opportunities and support
See some opportunities to get work experience or brush up on your skills here on GMACS.
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