Opportunities & Support
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...
Our Pass: More than just a bus pass…
Our Pass provides the freedom to travel, learn and work, and make the most of what Greater Manchester has to offer. Our Pass members can also access loads of Exclusive free and discounted offers,...
Tameside Futures
Tameside Futures is here to support you, if you live in Tameside, are aged 16-18* and not in Education, Employment or Training. Every young person taking part in the initiative will get dedicated...
EtonX Online Self-study Courses
EtonX offers a diverse range of quality online courses, enabling young people aged 13+ to aspire and excel. Designed for self-study, these web-based courses empower students with essential...
Choices College
Promoting employment opportunities for interns with learning difficulties/disabilities and/or Autism through a supported internship course. Introducing Choices College Choices College is a national...
Apprenticeship Opportunities with LTSB
LTSB provide tailored programmes to prepare you for the world of work and make sure you’re ready to hit the ground running. Once you’ve completed one of their bootcamps they'll guide you through the...
National Saturday Clubs Across Greater Manchester
Young people across the country are spending Saturday mornings at their local university, college or museum discovering subjects they love. Saturday Clubs are open to 13–16-year-olds of all...
Skills for Life
Skills for Life. It all starts with skills. The Government have launched their Skills for Life service, packed full of information on training options and careers ideas, as well as details on where...
Get Online Greater Manchester’s Digital Skills Map
Your local directory of skills activities and support to get online Across Greater Manchester there is a range of support available, most of which is free or at a low cost, to help all of our...
Launch Your Career with BBC Get In
Launch your career with BBC Get In. The BBC offer a huge range of apprenticeship and early career schemes, which could kick start your career whether you're a school leaver, graduate or just for an...
BeeConnected App for Care Leavers Across GM
Care leavers in Greater Manchester can download and access an app to help them find and access support, offers and opportunities available to them, all in one place. The ‘Bee Connected’ app has been...
Step Into Care: A Pathway into Social Care Employment
Are you interested in working in social care? If you are caring and compassionate, have good communication skills and looking for a new opportunity, then get in touch today! Step Into Care are...
Kick-start Your Career in Tech With the Cisco Networking Academy
The Cisco Networking Academy programme is a global IT training and education programme that equips and inspires learners from all backgrounds to upskill and kick-start a career in tech. The...
Reform Radio Courses for Young People
Radio Course Could you be the next Annie Mac? This programme will see you learn the ins and outs of what it means to be part of a Radio Production team. Throughout the two week project, you'll...
Careers at the Royal Horticultural Society
The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place. Our vision is a world...
Fulfilling Your Potential – Guide for Autistic People to Find Meaningful Employment
Fulfilling Your Potential is a guide for autistic people to find meaningful employment, using your strengths and talent. Produced by Salford-based Unlimited Potential, the guide could help you...
Cisco Apprenticeship Opportunities
Read on for details about two apprenticeship opportunities with Cisco, working at their Didsbury office. Customer Experience Apprentice Does the idea of being in a team of experts creatively solving...
Greater Manchester Institute of Technology
Technical. Skills. Work. A new multi-million-pound technical education institute in Greater Manchester is open to students from September 2023. Greater Manchester Institute of Technology (GMIoT)...
CareerScope Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism Careers Hub
CareerScope is your one-stop-shop for all things careers in the Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism Industry. Their mission is to support people from all backgrounds and ages, attract talent towards...
Skills Bootcamps at UA92
Accelerate your job prospects with skills bootcamps at UA92. Skills bootcamps are free, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks. Upskill and get industry recognised qualifications with UA92's skills...
No Barriers @ The Met
No Barriers is a bespoke (free) mentoring programme for young adults (16-25 yrs) who have an interest in the music industry and would like practical experience and careers support. Individuals will...
Explore Your Career Options With Uptree
Are you 16-21 and looking to unlock your potential through opportunities, courses and events? Look no further than Uptree! Access free careers education and work experiences through the Uptree...
Amazing Apprenticeships “The Parent Perspective” Podcast
“The Parent Perspective” is an exciting podcast series for parents and carers, helping them to support their children with careers advice and guidance. Series 3 is bigger and better than ever, led...
NLTG (North Lancs Training Group)
NLTG (North Lancs Training Group) are one of the largest independent training providers in the country with over 50 years’ experience in workplace training. Their professional, friendly and...
Cisco Cyber Camps
Are you ready for free, online, self-paced exploratory courses that can put you on the path to a career in tech? In partnership with The Open University, the Cisco Networking Academy Cyber Camps...
GMP Advice on Stopping Online Fraud
Over the past month Greater Manchester Police’s Economic Crime Unit have seen an increase in online shopping frauds. From analysis of the data the increase is specifically in victims under the age...
Youth Leads Leadership Programmes in GM
Are you 14-24 years old? Joining Youth Leads gives you the chance to develop your skills, realise your potential and create positive change in your community! Our Xplode Magazine is the only...
Careers at Balfour Beatty
Balfour Beatty is a world leading construction and infrastructure company, which in simple terms means we build things. The chances are that today you have either driven, travelled or used power by...
Growth Company: Education & Skills – This Is Your Future
The Growth Company Education & Skills is one of the largest providers of work-based learning for young people and adults. We have been providing high-quality education and skills to individuals...
InnovateHer – Getting girls ready for the tech industry
InnovateHer’s mission is to get girls and non-binary teens ready for the tech industry and the industry ready for them. We want to make the tech sector more equal by increasing diversity within the...
NowSkills Digital & IT Apprenticeships
Learn more about NowSkills Digital and IT Apprenticeships NowSkills brings together committed leading employers, motivated apprentices and our own design of digital apprenticeship programmes that...
Volunteer With City Year
Give a year to tackling economic inequality by volunteering with City Year. Join their year long leadership development programme and become a mentor to pupils who need it most. Are you 18-25,...
Get Online Greater Manchester
Get Online Greater Manchester brings together all the support that's available to young people and other residents across Greater Manchester to help you get online. This includes digital skills...
Speakers for Schools Discovery Workshops and Work Experience
Speakers for Schools offer a huge variety of opportunities for Discovery Workshops and work experience placements. These placements and workshops are available to all those attending state secondary...
Arts Emergency Mentoring
Arts Emergency provides 16-18 year olds with free mentoring, advice and opportunities to help you pursue a career you’re passionate about. What does being a mentee look like? As a mentee with Arts...
Multiverse Professional Apprenticeships
Kickstart your career with a Multiverse Professional Apprenticeship We have one thing on our minds. Your success. Multiverse is on a mission to create an outstanding alternative to university. Their...
I Am Greater Resources for Parents
Everyone has a role to play in stopping violence and working together, we can help young people to be greater. As part of the young people’s ‘I am greater’ campaign, the campaign produced four...
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…
Skills Bootcamps GM – Free Skills Training
#SkillsBootcampsGM offers free training to people aged over 19 living and working in Greater Manchester, resulting in a guaranteed interview with a local employer. The training is flexible to your...
Preparing For Your Future Free Online Course
The Preparing For Your Future course is a free online course aimed at those aged between 14 and 16. It’s designed to help you build skills and careers confidence. This totally free online programme...
Journey To Work Free Online Course
The Young Professional Journey to Work virtual learning programme is a free learning tool for young people aged 17-19. Developed by Youth Employment UK, this free online course helps you build...
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...
Digital Youth Hub
The Digital Youth Hub, in partnership with DWP, has been created to assist 18-24 year olds in Greater Manchester to develop digital skills, signpost career opportunities and prepare members for the...
NCS (National Citizen Service)
Want to make this summer one you’ll never forget? Register for NCS today and get ready to meet a bunch of new mates, learn life lessons, skills, and hacks, get your voice out there, and push...
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...
The Skills Toolkit
Learn vital new skills for free with The Skills Toolkit. The government has created a range of free courses to help you learn new skills or get a new job. They’ve partnered with a range of trusted...
I Am Greater Campaign to Reduce the Effects of Violence in Greater Manchester
“Violence isn’t me… I am greater” is a new campaign to reduce the effects of violence on 10–17 year-olds in GM. The anti-violence campaign was created by young people from ten youth clubs across...
