Rochdale
About Rochdale
Set to the north of Greater Manchester, the borough of Rochdale includes the town of Rochdale alongside Heywood, Middleton, and Littleborough. There’s also lots of smaller villages set in the beautiful countryside around the area. Rochdale has a thriving cultural sector, with lots of nightlife, shopping, and hospitality.
Find out more about some of the top employers and training providers in Rochdale right here on GMACS.
Learn about training providers in Rochdale
See some of the training providers you could study with in Rochdale. Why not explore what courses they offer to see what’s available in your area?
Which T Levels are available in Rochdale?
The following T Levels are available at Hopwood Hall College to start in September 2025:
- Agricultural, Environmental and Animal Care: Animal Care Management
- Business and Administration: Management and Administration
- Construction: Building Services Engineering for Construction
- Construction: Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction
- Creative and Design: Media, Broadcast and Production
- Digital: Digital Production, Design and Development
- Education and Early Years: Education and Early Years
- Engineering and Manufacturing: Design and Development
- Engineering and Manufacturing: Maintenance, Installation and Repair
- Health and Science: Health
- Health and Science: Healthcare Science
- Legal, Finance and Accounting: Accounting
These are subject to change by the College.
See in demand jobs in Rochdale
This quick list shows the most in demand occupations across Rochdale. Do any of these sound like something you’d like to do?
- Teaching Assistant – Support teachers in the classroom and help children with reading, writing and learning activities.
- Social Worker – Help to protect vulnerable children and adults from harm or abuse, and support people to live independently.
- Cleaner – Carry out general cleaning of offices, shops and homes, or more specialised cleaning like upholstery or the outsides of buildings.
- Truck Driver – Transport and deliver products including bulk materials and liquids between suppliers and customers.
- Admin Assistant – Write letters, emails and reports, maintain data records and filing systems and provide support for meetings.
Find careers events near you
Discover helpful and informative careers events in Rochdale and the nearby areas.
Hopwood Hall College – Year 10 Masterclass (Rochdale Campus)
Date: 18/06/2025
Time: 5pm-6pm
Suitable for: Year 10 students
Join this event for your first taste of college life at Hopwood Hall College - find out more about which study areas are on offer.
Hopwood Hall College – Year 10 Masterclass (Rochdale Campus)
Date: 25/06/2025
Time: 5pm-6pm
Suitable for: Year 10 students
Join this event for your first taste of college life at Hopwood Hall College - find out more about which study areas are on offer.
Hopwood Hall College – Year 10 Masterclass (Middleton Campus)
Date: 25/06/2025
Time: 5pm-6pm
Suitable for: Year 10 students
Join this event for your first taste of college life at Hopwood Hall College - find out more about which study areas are on offer.
Learn about the most in demand skills in Rochdale
These skills are the top 5 required skills across Rochdale. You might already have some of these or could start a course to boost your skillset.
Common skills
These skills are common across many jobs – so they’re good skills to try and demonstrate, no matter what future career you want.
- Communication
- Management
- Teaching
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
Specialist skills
These skills are more specialist. They’re not needed for every job, but lots of jobs in Rochdale need them.
- Warehousing
- Due Diligence
- Finance
- Working with Children
- Auditing
Discover local opportunities and support
See some opportunities to get work experience or brush up on your skills here on GMACS.
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Learn about Our Pass
In Rochdale, aged 16-18 and looking for a cheap way to get around? Our Pass gets you free bus travel, discounted metro tickets and access to exclusive discounts.
