16 – 18 years
Take your careers research to the next level with the information on GMACS.
Explore the MBacc gateway resources
The Greater Manchester Baccalaureate could help you discover your pathway to a job in Greater Manchester. Explore the resources by clicking below.
Discover the top industries in Greater Manchester
Find out which sectors in GM are growing quickly, research the top employers, and see which pathways you could take to start your career. There’s also some information about the top jobs in each sector.
Find out more about education and training
If you’re thinking about staying in education or you’d like to know more about the training courses you could take, research your options on GMACS.
Use Xello to explore your options
Xello is a tool that you can use to research your career and education options and build your own career profile. It’s available for free to every state high school and college in Greater Manchester, so you’ll need to get access through your college. Once you’ve got access, you can use it to explore your career options and think about what you’d like to do.
Get started with opportunities and support
Greater Manchester has lots of opportunities for you to experience working life or volunteer with a local organisation to get valuable skills. Plus, there’s loads of support you can access – from help with interview prep to free skills boosters. See some opportunities specifically for your age group below.
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...
Explore a range of courses with the King’s Trust
The King’s Trust offer a huge range of support and free courses across Greater Manchester and the surrounding areas. Click below to explore all of their courses and see what’s available in your area. There are courses available in getting hired in a huge range of...
Call for Participants: Help Test FT FLIC’s New Digital Financial Education Resource
Call for Participants: Help Test FT FLIC’s New Digital Financial Education Resource The Financial Literacy & Inclusion Campaign (FT FLIC), the Financial Times charity, is dedicated to alleviating poverty among young people through financial education. FT FLIC...
Our Pass, more than just a bus pass…
If you’re aged 16-18 in GM, you could get Our Pass, a membership scheme for young people that gives you free bus travel, discounted tram travel, and exclusive discounts and offers.
Discover exciting careers events in your community
There’s lots of events on offer near you, whether you want to meet prospective employers, learn more about further education or get mentoring and other support. See events tailored for your age group here or see what’s happening in your area.
National Careers Service “Getting into the Civil Service” Workshops
Date: 15/07/2025
Time: 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm
Suitable for: Anyone 19+ and interested in working for the civil service
Interested in joining the civil service? Check out this free online workshop to find out more.
Ada, the National College for Digital Skills Summer Digital Skills & Careers Bootcamp
Date: 29/07/2025
Time: July 29-August 1st, 10am-3pm
Suitable for: Y10/Y11
Build and improve your digital skills and learn about careers in tech at Ada's one week boot camp.
Touching Grass Climate Emergency Creative Workshop
Date: 13/09/2025
Time: 11am-5pm
Suitable for: Ages 18-25
Manchester Museum is building a programme for young people aged 18-25 who want to know more about the climate emergency, social justice and taking action.
Hear from people like you on our blog
Our blog has posts and articles from young people sharing their experiences. We also have expert advice from people already working in industry.
What Could I Do With My Qualification? Jobs You May Not Have Explored: History
Sometimes, it can feel as though the job options within certain fields are limited. You might not be sure what options are out there. You may even end up choosing a different career path even though you’re passionate about the subject. To help with this and to show...
How Could I Work With Artificial Intelligence? Careers in Technology
It’s no secret that artificial intelligence, or AI, is changing the world that we live in. That includes the job market. Many people are worried that artificial intelligence could affect their job security or job prospects. With the rapid changes in technology, we are...
The GMACS Part Time Job Guide Part 2: Balancing Work and Study
Welcome back to the GMACS part time job guide! In part 2, we will explore the challenges that come with working whilst studying full time. Expect advice on how to manage the new challenges that come with trying to juggle all these new commitments. Plus, some thoughts...
Read about real people’s careers
You can learn a lot from reading about other people’s experiences in the workplace and the career options they chose to get there. Explore some examples below.
