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Hear From Young Technologists at Some of the North West’s Biggest Tech Employers
What does a career in technology look like? ANS, Arup, BAE Systems, Cloud Co Solutions, GCHQ, ITV, Microsoft, NatWest, PwC, Siemens, TalkTalk & The University of Salford have all come together to showcase how truly amazing a career in Technology can be. Hear from...
First of its Kind Green Skills Academy Launches in Greater Manchester
A new Green Skills Academy has launched in Greater Manchester, as part of a pan-northern effort to lead the UK’s transition to Net Zero. The first of its kind in the North, the Green Skills Academy was officially opened by Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham on...
How to Get Your First Job in Tech
Learn more about the possibilities when it comes to careers in tech with this exciting blog post from InnovateHer. To get your first job in tech there are multiple routes that you can take, there isn’t just one - some go from university into a tech job, some get an...
Meet AJ Bell’s New Apprentices
AJ Bell are serious about their apprenticeship scheme. They hire for several different roles and have regular yearly intakes. To find out more about what their most recent cohort get up to, read the blog below! ‘AJ Bell welcomes 22 new Apprentices’ This year we have...
Meet Your Future: Talk Money Week
Welcome back to another Meet Your Future article here on GMACS. Each of these articles is all about helping you to get to grips with a career or sector you might not have considered before. We’ll include resources, tips, and careers tasks that you can think about....
Meet Your Future: Green Careers Week
In this Meet Your Future article, we’re going to be talking all things green careers. This is all part of our celebration of Green Careers Week – which is happening this week from the 7th to 11th of November. Green Careers Week is all about the skills, knowledge and...
Autumn Half Term Roundup
Welcome to the GMACS Half Term Roundup for the Autumn Term 2022. We hope you’ve all had a happy and productive half term and enjoyed your break! As we look ahead to the next half term we wanted to spend a bit of time here on the GMACS blog looking at some of the...
Meet Your Future: Digitober and the Digital Sector
Meet Your Future is all about giving you a taste of careers that you could go into. This blog post features resources to read and watch, tasks you could do to gain insight and experience, and some things you could think about. It’s a great way to hear from people who...
T Levels Week 2022: All About T Levels
This year is the first time that T Levels Week is happening – so it’s an exciting time to get involved. In this article, we’ll give you a quick primer on what T Levels are and why you might like to study one. We’ll also introduce you to a few people studying T Levels...
Cost of Living Crisis: Resources to Help Young People Across GM
The cost of living crisis is affecting everybody. People are worried about the rising costs of things like energy, food, and transport. Young people are among the most affected by the crisis, with the economy having a big impact on job prospects and the cost of...
International Translation Day 2022: Careers In Translation and Languages
Happy International Translation Day! This special day happens every September 30th and is officially recognised by the United Nations. Here on the GMACS blog, we’re going to bring you a little bit of information on what’s happening to celebrate International...
Results Day 2022: An Apprentice’s Journey
I’m Aimee Hodgkinson and I’m currently an apprentice in Digital Marketing. I work at Space HR where I have the role of Marketing Executive. Space HR is a start-up which means we have a small number of staff. Because of this my responsibilities extend outside of the...
Results Day 2022: 6 Reasons an Apprenticeship was the Right Career Move for me
First Internet’s very own Olivia Goodwin gives an insight into her apprenticeship journey to becoming a Content Producer. From the beginning of my educational journey, there was always an expectation that somebody with an academic ability would go to university, as...
Results Day 2022: Student Perspectives
Results day can be a time of stress and worry for many, but remember that you're not going through it alone. It can be helpful to hear from people just like you who have also gone through the process of getting their results and making decisions about their future. In...
Results Day 2022: Exploring Your Options With GMACS
It's that time of year again! Results day means thousands of students across Greater Manchester will be making decisions about their future. If you’re getting your results this year, you might be feeling stressed and worried or relaxed and unconcerned – and either is...
The GMACS Team Meet Students at Parklife
Recently, at the Parklife festival in Heaton Park, the GMACS team met some students from Greater Manchester and asked them some quick questions about their experience. Read their responses below to find out a bit more about what pathways you could take in the future,...
How to Play it Safe on the Internet
Your personal privacy and online safety matter. Don’t let criminals and bullies abuse your basic human rights while on the internet. These tips can help. A lot of us spend a lot of time online. Whether that’s for fun, work, school or finding a job – the internet has...
Where can you Access the Internet for Free in Greater Manchester?
The internet is a big part of our lives. But it costs – and you might not have access at home. So how can you access it cheaply or, even better, for free? See where to use computers for free Manchester City Council have created an online database that helps you find...
Tips for Staying Resilient in Your Job Search
Sometimes job hunting can take up quite a bit of your time and mental energy. How can you make the most of your job search while still making sure it’s sustainable, and that you have enough energy to keep giving your best? Job hunting can be tricky at the best of...
Support for Young Disabled People in Greater Manchester
See what kinds of support you can get in Greater Manchester if you are a young person with a physical or learning disability. Disability Stockport This organisation is a great starting point if you live in Stockport. They can help you keep you up to date with issues,...
