11 – 15 years
Get advice, help and support from GMACS to get you thinking about your careers and education choices.
Meet your education choices
You can choose from a wide range of options for education and training. You’ll need to make a choice when you finish your GCSEs, so learn about all the different options now.
If you’d like to go on to further education, you could choose to take A levels, T levels, or BTECs – or a combination of these.
Or you could kickstart your career with an apprenticeship.
Opportunities and support
There are lots of opportunities for you to experience working life in Greater Manchester. And there are lots of support programs designed to help you transition along your career journey. See some of the options tailored specifically for you below.
Virtual Work Experience and Opportunities with JD
Dominate the High Street – Virtual Work Experience with JD This virtual work experience programme from JD features over 6 hours of content and explores lots of different roles available at JD, and how you can get involved. In the programme, you could uncover JD’s...
Style your future with Kleek Apprenticeships
Want to be a hairdresser, barber or beauty therapist? Then access all the information you need from Kleek Apprenticeships' digital resource. It includes an overview presentation, comprehensive Apprenticeship Guide, course information, career paths and success stories,...
National Careers Service Results Day Support
If you’re thinking about your results, the National Careers Service have a range of support options that could help. Find out more below or click below to head over to the NCS website. Explore the National Careers Service You can also phone the National Careers...
Get connected with travel around Greater Manchester
If you’re under 16, you can use an igo card to keep your travel costs down. The igo card allows you to use child tickets on buses in Greater Manchester. You can also use it as proof of age for travelling by tram with a child ticket.
To qualify for an igo card, you must:
- Be aged between 5 and 16
- Be a permanent resident of Greater Manchester, or go to school here
Your igo card will last until the end of August after your 16th birthday. It costs £10 to apply.
Discover careers and jobs events
Greater Manchester is packed full of careers, jobs, and education events that you can attend to help you discover what options you might like to take. See some events designed for you below or see what’s in your area.
Online Webinar: Apprenticeship Insights & Application Masterclass with bp
Date: 21/10/2025
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Suitable for: Years 10-13
Join this exclusive webinar to discover how a bp apprenticeship could be your first step into a world of opportunity.
Online Webinar: Women in STEM at bp: Your STEM Career Starts Here!
Date: 04/11/2025
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Suitable for: Those in years 10-13 who identify as female
Join this powerful online session where you’ll meet the women already making their mark at bp through apprenticeships.
Online Webinar: Pathways into Accountancy with ACCA
Date: 02/12/2025
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Suitable for: Years 10-13
Students in Years 10–13, along with parents, guardians and teachers, are welcome to an exciting and informative session hosted by ACCA, the global leader in accountancy qualifications.
Get more advice and support on our blog
Read blog posts and articles from people just like you, as well as posts with expert advice from people in industry and education.
National Poetry Day: How Your Love of Language Could Lead to a Career
Whether you love or loathe it, poetry is a very big part of our lives – you just may not realise it. Whether it’s the lyrics you hear in songs or perhaps you catch yourself reciting a rhyme you were taught to remember something, poetry is everywhere. It even exists in...
The Value of Volunteering: How Helping Others Can Help You
You may have heard of volunteering, or perhaps you might have done some volunteering in the past. Many young people do some volunteering to bolster their CV or get some new experiences. But can volunteering help you? Read on to get the lowdown on what volunteering is...
Back to School 2025: Your September Checklist
Some of you may be sad to say goodbye to the summer holidays and the freedom that can come with it. Others may welcome autumn with open arms and find heading back to school or college and getting back into a routine a much more satisfying experience. Whichever camp...
Hear from real people about their careers
We’ve spoken to some people about their careers – how they got started, what choices they made, and what they like and dislike. Reading about other people’s experiences can help you make better decisions – explore some examples below.
