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.
Gov.UK Job Help
Support to help you get job ready and find work. The Gov.UK Job Help pages have info on a range of topics to help you get work ready. The website has info on writing a CV, interviewing, finding training and learning opportunities and much more. Explore the full...
National Youth Voice Census 2024
Share your voice. Help change the future. The largest Youth Voice survey is open and are ready to hear your views and experiences of being a young person in the UK. This is your chance to share how you feel about where you live, work, study. What is really working for...
Cisco Hybrid + Virtual Work Experience Opportunities
Applications for Cisco’s Pathways Work Experience, for young people in Years 11 & 12, are now open. Deadline for applications is 9am on 7th May 2024. Dates: 8th-12th July 2024. Option 1: Hybrid Bedfont Lakes, West London office or Hybrid Didsbury near Manchester...
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.
Careers for the Environment Virtual Careers Event
Date: 05/06/2024
Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm
Suitable for: Students interested in careers for the environment
Founders4Schools is hosting a virtual careers event where students will gain insight into careers which help nurture the environment.
Festival of Apprenticeships Manchester
Date: 02/07/2024
Time: 10am-3pm
Suitable for: Anyone considering an apprenticeship
A roadshow exhibition promoting & celebrating all things apprenticeships comes to Manchester!
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.
Your Career Journey with Transport for Greater Manchester
Meet Your Future: National Careers Week 2023 Careers in the Public Sector Your Career Journey with Transport for Greater Manchester The Meet Your Future series is all about introducing you to potential careers in Greater Manchester that you might not have seen before....
Career Pathways with Greater Manchester Police
Meet Your Future: National Careers Week 2023 Careers in the Public Sector Career Pathways with Greater Manchester Police National Careers Week in 2023 was all about careers in the public sector. In these Meet Your Future sessions, we met people working in the public...
Hear From Natasha Hall, a Horticultural Apprentice at RHS Garden Bridgewater
In this article, Natasha Hall, a Horticultural Apprentice at RHS Garden Bridgewater, tells her story. She explains why she chose an apprenticeship with the RHS, as well as what she likes about it. Read on to find out if a career in horticulture might be something that...
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.
