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National Careers Week 2026: Celebrating Our Industrial Past – How You Can Continue Greater Manchester’s Story With a Career in Engineering and Manufacturing
Something many people don’t realise about Greater Manchester is that it wasn’t just important during the Industrial Revolution, it was actually the first industrial city in the world! Those famous worker bees you see across the city? These are a symbol of the...
National Apprenticeship Week 2026: Parents and Carers – Get up to Speed on all Things Apprenticeships
In this article, we’ll break down what an apprenticeship is and what types there are, how to apply for one in Greater Manchester and tips for talking to the young person in your life about them. What is an apprenticeship, anyway? An apprenticeship is a paid job...
National Apprenticeship Week 2026: The Skills You Can Develop From an Apprenticeship That Employers Will Love
Many people choose to do an apprenticeship because it gives them the opportunity learn the technical skills whilst on the job as well as gaining a qualification in their chosen field. But apprenticeships don’t just lead to qualifications and industry specific skills,...
Featured careers events
Ada, the National College for Digital Skills Open Morning
Date: 14/04/2026
Time: 10am-12pm
Suitable for: Year 10/11 students and their parents/carers/family members, and teachers/careers professionals
Ada's Open Events offer a first-hand look at what makes Ada a truly unique place to learn.
Ada, the National College for Digital Skills Hackathon
Date: 15/04/2026
Time: 10am-3pm
Suitable for: All year 10s and 11s in GM
Ever wondered how tech projects are created? Join Ada for their Hackathon to find out more!
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Cisco Hybrid + Virtual Work Experience Opportunities
Applications are now open for the July 2026 Pathways Work Experience Programme 🚀 This programme is for all students in Year 11/12 or equivalent and based in the UK. The form is to be completed by students themselves and applications close May 4th. Cisco Pathways Work...
Boost your digital skills with the Raspberry Pi Foundation’s Certificate in Applied Computing
Want to build digital skills that could help you in school, college and future jobs? The Certificate in Applied Computing, developed with the Raspberry Pi Foundation, is part of the Greater Manchester Baccalaureate (MBacc). The MBacc is made up of seven gateways. A...
Energise Programme by Catch 22
ENERGISE is a free, Shell-funded programme that helps individuals overcome barriers to employment, particularly in the rapidly growing green and net-zero sectors. It’s fully remote and designed to be accessible, practical, and genuinely life-changing. They've already...
Get around GM with Our Pass
Are you aged 16-18? Get free bus travel across Greater Manchester on the local bus network, half price selected Metrolink tickets, and discounts on various events with Our Pass.
