News

Check out the latest news from across Greater Manchester, including college information and updates, online experiences, plus much more!

Diane Modahl consults young people about their guarantee

What do you need for a fantastic future in Greater Manchester? Olympic runner Diane Modahl is listening!

Back to school – are you nervous or excited?

Pupils who have been going to school throughout lockdown share their experiences and advice on how to go back to school with minimum stress.

Advice for A Level results day

So how are you feeling? Shocked good or shocked bad or pretty chilled. Whatever you feel here's some top tips for results day.

BBC young reporter competition

The BBC is looking for young people aged 11-18 who want to report on a story or issue which is important to their life or the world around them. Closing date Saturday 31 October 2020

Virtual Apprenticeship Week GM 12 - 21 August #VAWGM

Getting your results this summer? Not sure about apprenticeships? This series of virtual events can help - and we’ve turned a week into 10 days! Full programme is right here.

Kickstart grant to study at UA92

22/10/20

Liam, 24, lost his job in a warehouse as COVID hit but got a £5k grant, launched by Manchester United’s Class of 92, and is now loving his PE degree course and wants to be a teacher.

Workplace Opportunities Week 9 - 14 November #WOWGM

Workplace Opportunity Week offers virtual sessions to inspire you about the different industries, roles and careers within Greater Manchester.

Full programme is right here

Salford's 'Find My Future' Virtual Week Mon 5 Oct - Fri 9 Oct

23/09/20

Are you 16 to 25 years old and live in Salford, and you’re not sure what to do next? Then the #FindMyFuture events are for you.

Wanted - young people with disabilities who want to change their world

22/09/20

Change Makers is an exciting campaigning and journalism project for young people with disabilities in Manchester.

GM Green Summit 2020– Taking Action: Today, Tomorrow and Together

Join us in September for the 3rd annual Greater Manchester Green summit to discuss how we can build a greener and more sustainable Greater Manchester. This year the Summit will be a virtual event, taking place from 21st– 24th September 2020.

GCSE results 2020 advice and information

It’s been a tough year but your GCSE results are finally here!

What will Uni be like in September?

We asked Vic Geary, a Career Consultant at Manchester University, what to expect if you're starting university in September. She has loads of reassuring advice here.