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Take your career to the next level with GMACS’ resources and support. Looking to take a step up? Find out what training options you could choose. Rethinking what you’ve done so far? See what other options are out there.
Discover Greater Manchester’s growth employment sectors
As with every area of the country, Greater Manchester has some specific areas of the economy that are growing quickly. These areas have lots of jobs, and training for skills in them could be a good career move for you. Read about these areas, the top jobs in each one, and some training pathways information here.
Learn new skills
There’s always options you could take to learn new skills and develop your career. Your current employer might pay for some of these courses, or you could move to an apprenticeship or traineeship to kickstart your career in a new industry.
See what opportunities and support you could access
There’s lots of things you could do across GM to develop your career. Whether you’re secure in your current role and looking to give back by volunteering or you’re looking for some help making a change to your career plans, find all the opportunities and support you need right here on GMACS.
Speaking Out Could Save A Life
Together we can end knife crime in Greater Manchester. If you are concerned about a young person – your son, daughter, nephew, niece, friend, or someone you know, speaking out about…
Smart Works Greater Manchester
Looking for work? Got an interview? Smart Works will support you on your employment journey with free coaching and a high quality interview outfit. Smart Works Greater Manchester harnesses the power of clothes and confidence to allow a woman to be her best at a...
BBC Young Reporter
Think you might be interested in a career in broadcasting or content creation? Check out BBC Young Reporter. Your school, college, or youth organisation could get involved and get mentoring or support from real BBC journalists and content creators. Or you can watch...
Find out about events in your community
Careers events could help you level up your career and develop your skills. You could also find out about new jobs and employers in your area.
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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,...
National Apprenticeship Week 2026: What Is a Degree Apprenticeship, and How Do I Get on to One?
A degree apprenticeship is where you work and study to achieve a degree in a certain field. This means you’ll be working in a job where the work that you do contributes to the running of a business or organisation, however you’ll be also be spending some of that time...
Advice on How To Start Your Small Business From the Young People Doing It
As it was recently Small Business Saturday, it got us thinking about what being a young entrepreneur in Greater Manchester feels like. Starting your own business can feel like a scary prospect, especially if you don’t have anyone in your life that works as a...
Read how real people started their careers
To make our success stories, we spoke to real people in Greater Manchester about how they grew and developed their careers. Read about their journeys here.
