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Have your say on the future of school travel in Greater Manchester
This is your chance to be heard about the future of school travel in Greater Manchester, through the School Travel Strategy Consultation.What is the School Travel Strategy Consultation and why is it important? The School Travel Strategy Consultation is a survey open...
Explore Jobs in the Creative, Culture and Sport Sector
If you're thinking your future could be in the creative, culture or sport sectors, read on! This article, written by Jamie Weetman, has information about all the pathways that might be an option for you, as well as information on the jobs and careers within these...
Support Active Travel with TfGM’s Youth Travel Ambassadors
In this article, hear from Claire, Ambar, Daniel, Libby and Megan, who are Transport for Greater Manchester’s Youth Travel Ambassadors on what the programme is, the changes they can make and the skills they have developed.What is the Youth Travel Ambassador (YTA)...
Hear from DJS Research on why Attending Careers Events is so Important
In this article, hear from DJS Research, a market research company, who attended an employer encounter careers event at Bramhall High School in Stockport. Learn about why it is important to speak to as many employers as you can whilst at school and college and how it...
Your Introduction to Careers in Project Management
In this article, which has been written by colleagues from MIGSO-PCUBED, a project management consultancy, you can learn more about the skills of becoming a project manager and where it can take you in your career as well as hear from current apprentices starting...
Your Career Journey with Transport for Greater Manchester
Meet Your Future: National Careers Week 2023 Careers in the Public Sector Your Career Journey with Transport for Greater Manchester The Meet Your Future series is all about introducing you to potential careers in Greater Manchester that you might not have seen before....
Career Pathways with Greater Manchester Police
Meet Your Future: National Careers Week 2023 Careers in the Public Sector Career Pathways with Greater Manchester Police National Careers Week in 2023 was all about careers in the public sector. In these Meet Your Future sessions, we met people working in the public...
Hear From Natasha Hall, a Horticultural Apprentice at RHS Garden Bridgewater
In this article, Natasha Hall, a Horticultural Apprentice at RHS Garden Bridgewater, tells her story. She explains why she chose an apprenticeship with the RHS, as well as what she likes about it. Read on to find out if a career in horticulture might be something that...
T Level Placement Guide: Unlocking Insights with T Level Placement Students at GMCA
In this article, two current T Level placement students at GMCA share their experiences. Kaja Davies and Veronika Torres are both undertaking a T Level placement so you can hear first hand what they think about it. Read on to see how Kaja and Veronika delve into their...
Pathways Into Law
Our third National Careers Week article is all about careers in law. In this session, we heard from Judge Guirguis, who is a District Judge, and Tracey Etienne MBE, who is a Senior Legal Manager.
5 Top-Tips: Navigating Apprenticeship Applications
The Classroom to Boardroom Foundation team here! Our team offers support and guidance to students, attending public schools and colleges across England. How can we support you? We provide support to you in building your workplace confidence and readiness ahead of your...
Sustainability in the Real World: Students’ Reflections on GMCA Green Summit
On the 2nd October 2023 a delegation of students from Connell Co-op College attended the GMCA Green Summit at the Lowry in Salford Quays. The group comprised the Sygnature Enrichment cohort from EcoVida Routes, a group of geography and business studies students who...
Routes into the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service
Our second session for National Careers Week was with Jane Jeffrey, a Watch Manager and the Firefighter Attraction Lead for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS). She spoke about what it’s like to be a firefighter and how you could get started in the sector if it’s something you think you might be interested in.
Results Day 2023: Taking Your Next Best Step
It's time for another set of results days across Greater Manchester. This year, A Level and T Level results day will be on Thursday 17th August, with GCSEs to follow a week later on Thursday 24th. No matter how you're feeling about your results, GMACS is here to help....
Opening Your Eyes to the Incredible Range of Careers in Housing
There are lots of sectors across the economy that you might be considering joining, like digital, technology or the media. Maybe you want to join the trades by becoming an electrician or plumber. Or maybe you don’t have a firm idea what you’d like to do in the future...
Inspiring Future Tech Professionals at Content+Cloud’s Workplace Safari
Content+Cloud, one of the UK’s leading Microsoft partners, recently hosted a Workplace Safari in association with the Greater Manchester Apprenticeship and Careers Service, offering 12 students from Salford City College Group the chance to experience life working in...
Futures For All
Futures For All Celebrating Young People With SEN From Across GM in the WorkplaceGMCA: Futures For All is an employability skills programme for young people across Greater Manchester with SEN, that empowers employers to recognise and celebrate the value of a diverse...
Politics at a Glance with the Director of GMCA Mayor’s Office
We kicked off National Careers Week with this session with Kevin Lee, the director of GMCA Mayor’s Office and political adviser to the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham. This session is a rare opportunity to hear from a behind the scenes political adviser.
The Our Pass ‘Exclusives’ App Launches with an Exclusive Cycle Hire Offer
Between 16-18 and living in GM? You can now get Our Pass ‘Exclusives’ in your pocket, including offers for the Bee Network cycle hire scheme!
T Levels and Digital Skills Events: 4 Key Takeaways
Last week, representatives of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority attended two events – the T Level Intermediary Ambassador Network conference and “Creating a Simplified Talent Ecosystem for All” with Microsoft. At both events, we listened out for some key...
