Find youth support and opportunities in Greater Manchester
Reducing economic inequalities
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Looking to live your life the best you can? See youth-friendly resources and opportunities below. They're from organisations who have made a commitment to support the young people of Greater Manchester. With these youth commitments and opportunities offered they are taking direct action towards reducing economic inequalities.
We've been listening to young people in Manchester. We know you want more help to find a suitable job, apprenticeship or work placement if you are unemployed or being made redundant.
Good news: GM Housing Partners (via One Manchester) are offering at least 100 opportunities to young people in GM as part of the Kickstart Scheme.
What is the Kickstart Scheme?
The Kickstart Scheme is a 6 month paid job with a local employer, funded by the Government. It provides a fully funded opportunity for young people to gain experience of working in some of Manchester's most exciting companies.
What does this opportunity mean to you?
Jobs from the Kickstart Scheme are open to 16-24 year olds who are claiming Universal Credit, and are at risk of long term unemployment. If you have a work coach they will talk to you about the Kickstart Scheme and whether it’s right for you.
Workplace Opportunity Week offers virtual sessions to inspire you about the different industries, roles and careers within Greater Manchester.
Check out the full programme via the link to discover career Q&As, tips for school, college and uni leavers in 20201, employers offering work in Greater Manchester... and so much more. Webinars on Manchester recycling and digital apprenticeships? You'll find them here and more besides!
Who are Equal Education Chances?
Equal Education Chances is a charity that supports young people’s wellbeing and transitioning into adulthood through mentoring, tutoring and volunteering experiences.
How can they help?
If you are a young person, in Greater Manchester, with a disability or special educational need Equal Education Chances may be able to help.
They even host an online gathering for young people every 5pm on Saturdays. The virtual sessions create opportunities to connect, talk about burning issues, support with making decisions about the future and aspirations.
You can phone them on 0161 2119016
Or email them EQUALEDUCATIONCHANCES@GMAIL.COM
Featured activities
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NCS (National Citizen Service)
NCS is a youth programme designed for 16-17 year olds, giving you the chance to mix with a new crowd, take on new challenges, gain life skills and make a difference.
Find your career path
Understand all the opportunities available to you and make the best decision for your future.
Apprenticeships across Greater Manchester
Discover different apprenticeship types, get application hints and tips, and apply for vacancies.
Build your career plan
Create your own online action plan to kickstart your career. Explore options, review goals and adapt to reflect your progress.
Education & training
Find out more about different education and training pathways and see what could suit you.
Activities
Discover new ways to develop your interests and extra skills to help you get ahead.
Explore the
world of work
Get an idea what jobs in Greater Manchester could be a good fit for you. See which industries and job types are on the up. Find out what local employers look for in recruits. And discover more about work-related schemes.
Internships
Build your knowledge and skills through work experience.
Work shadowing
Get a first-hand view about what a job is really like.
Holiday schemes and placements
Explore work placements during the Easter or summer holidays.
Mentoring
Get personal help to progress your career with a mentor.
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