Wigan
About Wigan
The most western area of Greater Manchester, the Wigan borough features two main towns: Wigan and Leigh. There’s lots of green space in the borough for people to enjoy, and a vibrant culture with shopping and nightlife.
There are a wide range of industries and employers in Wigan – explore some of the top jobs and biggest businesses on this page.
Learn about training providers in Wigan
See some of the training providers you could study with in Wigan. Why not explore what courses they offer to see what’s available in your area?
Which T Levels are available in Wigan?
The following T Levels are available at Wigan & Leigh 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: Craft and Design
- Digital: Digital Production, Design and Development
- Education and Early Years: Education and Early Years
- Engineering and Manufacturing: Design and Development
- Health and Science: Health
- Legal, Finance and Accounting: Accounting
These are subject to change by the College.
The following T Levels are available at St John Rigby College to start in September 2025:
- Business and Administration: Management and Administration
- Digital: Digital Production, Design and Development
- Education and Early Years: Education and Early Years
- Health and Science: Health
- Legal, Finance and Accounting: Legal Services
These are subject to change by the College.
The following T Levels are available at Winstanley College to start in September 2025:
- Creative and Design: Media, Broadcast and Production
These are subject to change by the College.
See in demand top jobs in Wigan
This quick list shows the most in demand occupations across Wigan. 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.
- Cleaner – Carry out general cleaning of offices, shops and homes, or more specialised cleaning like upholstery or the outsides of buildings.
- Early Years Teacher – Specialists in early childhood development and work with children up to the age of 5.
- Home Health Aide – Look after patients in hospitals or sometimes at a patient’s home.
- Nurse – Care for adults who are sick, injured or have physical disabilities.
Find careers events near you
Discover helpful and informative careers events in Wigan and the nearby areas.
Wigan & Leigh College New Student Day
Date: 02/07/2025
Time: All day
Suitable for: Year 11 students
Join Wigan & Leigh College for a new student day on the 2nd July.
Learn about the most in demand skills in Wigan
These skills are the top 5 required skills across Wigan. 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 Wigan need them.
- Auditing
- Finance
- Risk Analysis
- Working with Children
- Mental Health Awareness
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 Wigan, 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.
