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11 October 2021

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Job Opportunities

Manchester City Council Jobs
See vacancies and opportunities (Manchester City Council).

Civil Service Jobs
See vacancies, working for the Civil Service

Find a job - DWP
Search for vacancies with a range of employers, in Manchester, Greater Manchester and nationally.

GMCVO partner vacancies
GMCVO External Vacancies page
GMCVO advertise vacancies from their partners, usually the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector

Belong Didsbury
Various vacancies
Belong Didsbury is a vibrant community village in South Manchester with state-of-the-art facilities and high quality nursing and dementia care.
Find out about their vacancies by visiting the Belong vacancies page and choosing Belong Didsbury from the drop down list under Location.

National Literacy Trust
Project Officer
Their Literacy Champions project identifies, trains and supports volunteers to take action to improve literacy in their local area. They are recruiting a Project Officer to support the delivery of Literacy Champions in Manchester.
Hours: Flexible, 28 to 35 hours per week
Fixed term contract until 31 March 2023
Salary: £24,000 pro rata
Closing date: Wednesday 13 October, 10am

Abbott Community School
Wrap Around Club Manager
You would be expected to plan and organise activities, prepare and manage snack times (liaising with the kitchen staff) and connect with parents at the end of Night Owl sessions.
Hours: 18.75
Salary: £20,092
Closing date: 13 October

Manley Park Primary School
Catering Assistant
They are looking for someone who will be responsible for supporting the preparation and production of a varied lunchtime menu for the children of their school.
Hours: 16
Salary: £17,842
Closing date: 18 October 

GMCA
SEND Careers & Enterprise Coordinator
They are looking for an enthusiastic, tenacious and motivated person to join their wider Skills and Work team based in the centre of Manchester to work in a designated Local Authority area in Greater Manchester. You will provide expertise and guidance in the development and implementation of a careers education for the SEND Community of Practice across the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, 
Hours: Full time
Salary: £32,234 to £35,745
Closing date: 20 October

Manchester City Council
Business Support Officer 
As Business Support Officer you would be responsible for assisting in all aspects of providing education to children of statutory school age. This would include transition into reception & year 7, in-year transfers, appeals, Free Travel, assisting with EHCP's and the tracking of children missing education.
Hours: Full time
Salary: £18,933
Closing date: 20 October

EY - UK Neuro-Diverse Centre of Excellence
Technology Consultant
As a Technology Consultant, you’ll drive innovation across EY’s business providing support in key areas including analytics and artificial intelligence, for EY and their clients.
Hours: Full time
Salary: Competitive
Closing date: 22 October

Gaddum
Community Engagement Worker
To provide social and practical support to adults with common mental health conditions virtually and/or in community settings. This may include working with adults that are already in therapy, are awaiting therapy or have recently completed therapy either within
Visit the Gaddum website for more info
Hours: 35
Salary: £21,589 
Closing date: 25 October

Manchester Regional Arena & National Squash Centre (GLL)
General Assistant
You'll be involved in key parts of the operational services across all areas of the centre including customer service, event set up, cleanliness and much more. If you have the passion to deliver excellent customer service in a leisure environment, there's never been a more exciting time to join them.
Salary: £9.50 per hour (plus 12.07% holiday pay)
Closing date: 26 October

Pioneer House High School
School Administrator
You would provide an efficient, responsive and high quality administrative support to the school, working independently to manage the day to day administrative operations.
Hours: 35
Salary: £26,511
Closing date: 29 October 

Crumpsall Lane Primary School
Administration Support Assistant
The main purpose of the role is to provide general clerical, administrative and financial support to the school, including reception duties. The ideal candidate will have experience of general clerical, administrative work, keyboard and computer skills.
Hours: Part time
Salary: £18,198
Closing date: 29 October 

Manchester Central 
Facilities Administrator
To provide effective administrative support to all managers and employees within the Facilities Management (FM) department and the events team.
More info about the Facilities Administrator role
Hours: 40
Salary: £20,280
Closing date: 30 October 

Salford City College
Electrical Trainer/Assessor
They are looking for someone with verifiable, relevant industry experience with current knowledge of working practices and regulations within a domestic/commercial building services environment.
Hours: 37
Salary: £23,695
Closing date: 31 October

Manchester City Council
Reablement Support Worker
You would work to individualised support/goal plans, with the aim of encouraging people to do these things for themselves, wherever possible. They also promote and supply tech equipment to help people.
Hours: 30
Salary: £20,092
Closing date: 31 October 

Grange School
Admin and Finance Officer
The successful candidate would work under the direction of the School Administrator on an all-year round basis, and would be responsible for providing an efficient, responsive and high quality administrative and financial support to the school.
Hours: 35
Salary: £20,092
Closing date: 2 November

One Education Ltd
Education Welfare and Safeguarding Team Adviser
You would receive training opportunities as well as the chance to develop and deliver training courses for face to face and online delivery. The ideal candidate would have excellent communication skills and the ability to demonstrate the ability to work across multiple sites.
Hours: 35
Salary: £25,500
Closing date: 8 November 

Volition
Community Partnership and Sustainability Coordinator
The role is to maintain and establish referrals to Volition from across the Jobcentre Plus network in Greater Manchester and to liaise with existing employer partners who are receptive to offering work trials and other opportunities that assist the move of long-term unemployed into work, and to grow the employer network.
More info about the Community Partnership and Sustainability Coordinator role
Hours:
Salary: £25,300
Closing date: Ongoing

Manchester City Council Jobs

Information about starting up a business 

Aspire Recruitment Agency
Ethical recruitment agency

Recruitment agency
focused on increasing the number of Black and minority ethnic individual in employment.

Public Sector Jobs

Employment Help 

Jobs and training for people with disabilities and disadvantaged groups.

High quality interview clothes and interview training for women.

University of Manchester
Vacancies at various levels

Walking With The Wounded
Training and Employment Support for Ex Armed Services

Recruitment agency for women leaving the criminal justice/care systems

Apprenticeships & Traineeships

Manchester City Council promotes the Real Living Wage of £9.50 an hour.
Find out more.

Apprenticeships are for people of any working age.
You can learn new skills whilst you earn.

Apprenticeships - what do the different levels mean?
Intermediate (Level 2) Apprenticeship
An intermediate (level 2) apprenticeship is equivalent to five good GCSE passes
Advanced Level (Level 3) Apprenticeship
An advanced apprenticeship is equivalent to two A Level passes
Higher (Level 4/5) Apprenticeships
Level 4 apprenticeships are equivalent to a foundation degree
Degree (Level 6/7 Apprenticeship)
Degree Apprenticeships are equivalent to a bachelor's degree (Level 6) or a master's degree (Level 7)

Supported Internship Opportunity 
The programme will consist of 1 day remote or classroom-based learning (location dependent) including Employability/Functional Skills and Tutorial followed by 4 days in a work placement with access to a job coach where needed.

Their Supported Internship will give support from day one by their highly qualified and experienced tutors. Working together to provide effective skills and experience to help learners achieve their career goals.

As part of the course, you will work on developing employability skills including writing a CV, teamwork, financial management, career goals and social skills, as well as learning about many more topics which will benefit you.

Functional skills will be delivered and embedded throughout along with Personal and Social Development.

You will have access to Individual Advice and Guidance throughout the programme.

You must have a current Education Health and Care Plan to be eligible to join.

For more information on the internship or to apply please email lauren.bredbere@ixionholdings.com

Traineeships for 16-24 year olds – ongoing start dates
Kickstart your career with a traineeship – as a stepping stone to an apprenticeship or job, smarten up your CV with the skills and experience employers are looking for!

• Gain independence and confidence
• Meet like-minded young people
• An opportunity to network with potential employers
• Gain the key skills and work experience to progress in your chosen career

An Ixion traineeship also provides you with a bursary of £40.00 per week during your placement to support costs such as travel. If you are in receipt of benefits these will not be affected.

For more information on the Traineeships and to apply click here

K's Chemist
Intermediate Apprenticeship (Level 2)
Pharmacy Services Assistant
Duties would include patient consultations, dispensing medicine, general admin, dealing with over the counter and phone enquiries and the use of the computer and the pharmacy specific software.
Hours: 35
Salary: £150.50
Closing date: 17 October

UK Healthcare Corporation Limited  
Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3)
Business Services Apprentice
The role would involve checking invoices from their suppliers, logging meter readings and producing statements of account for customers. 
Hours: 37.5
Salary: £243.75
Closing date: 17 October

Prospero Group Ltd
Intermediate Apprenticeship (Level 2)
Recruitment Resourcer Apprentice
As an Apprentice Recruitment Resourcer you would be responsible for conducting telephone interviews with prospective candidates to establish suitability for various roles and advertising vacancies onto job boards within company guidelines.
Hours: 37.5
Salary: £161.25
Closing date: 18 October 

Arrow Global Limited 
Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3)
Cashier Apprentice
This role would provide support to the Finance team by maintaining the banking ledger accounts, processing daily collections, reconciling payment files and recording transactions accurately in the SAGE. 
Hours: 37.5
Salary: £326.92
Closing date: 18 October 

Whitbread Group PLC
Intermediate Apprenticeship (Level 2)
Housekeeping Apprenticeship 
Core duties include being in control of linen and keeping the rooms spotlessly clean, keeping the public areas clean and tidy and working safely with the chemicals needed, making sure you never put yourself or our guests at risk.
Hours: 30
Salary: £297.30
Closing date: 19 October 

To find more apprenticeship opportunities at all levels, and for people of all ages, search on the find an apprenticeship website.

Build a Business

Record and edit your own podcast for free at the BIPC
The BIPC in Central Library have launched a podcast studio, where people can record and edit their own podcast for free.

Start your own business - Manchester City Council
Start your own business, the Council's webpage, has lots of links to information for anyone thinking about starting their own business. Have a look at the different offers, whether you prefer to talk to someone, or would like to do your own research first; there is lots of support available:

Business & Intellectual Property Centre (BIPC)
Manchester Libraries
The BIPC can help you start, run and grow your business.

BIPC Online Events:
Reset. Restart
BIPC are putting on a range of interesting free online events to help you develop your skills for business.
BIPC Reset Restart events

The BIPC operate an enquiry service by email, with follow up by telephone/video. Get in touch: businessinfo@manchester.gov.uk or tweet them @bipcmanchester.

Access to industry-standard databases including market research reports from Mintel, B2B credit reports, company data & contacts, Intellectual property support. A 1-2-1 “Information surgery” is available with an information expert via video, including demos of the extensive range of databases.
Ask About Business - Business tools (for Start-ups)

More information at Ask About Business BIPC-Manchester

Citizen's Advice 
Coronavirus - if you're self-employed

Connecting BAME social entrepreneurs
The Greater Manchester BAME Social Enterprise Network will give BAME social entrepreneurs the opportunity to:

• Network with and learn from their peers.
• Learn from experts
• Develop their skills in key aspects of running a business

The network will meet regularly to hear from expert speakers, exchange skills, ideas, knowledge and experiences.

EnterprisingYou
Supporting your self-employment journey
Are you self-employed or running your own business and keen to grow? Engaged in multiple temporary roles and looking for a more reliable income? Whatever you’re facing, whether financial, health or not knowing what step to take next; there is support available.
The EnterprisingYou scheme from People Plus and the Growth Company gives you the opportunity to work with a Business Coach, and includes a range of support including:
• Peer mentoring from people with experience of running a business
• Personal finance support
• Careers advice and guidance
• High quality skills development and training support

To find out more, and to see whether you are eligible, go to the EnterprisingYou website www.enterprising-you.co.uk

Money Helper
How to start a business or become self-employed

National Federation of Self Employed & Small Businesses (FSB)
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Advice and guidance for small businesses and the self-employed

Power Up Your Business!
Thursday 14 October
Setting up your own business? Get the skills and confidence you need to succeed. Join Wendy Breakell, one of the top 50 business advisors in the North West, for this workshop covering the practicalities of starting and growing your business. 
More info and book Build a Business

You can also book on additional business support modules. For more information go to: www.buildabusinessgm.org

Standguide
Creating a Business Start Up Level 2
If you’re looking to start your own business, the Level 2 Certificate in Creating a Business Start-Up will help you to explore business ideas and select the most appropriate option to develop yours. You will learn how to develop and progress
your business plan so you fully understand your target market.
Initial Assessments:
Monday 18 and 25 October 2021
45 minute appointment slots available, 10am to 3pm
Course starts: Week commencing 1 November,
Your timetable will be discussed with tutor.

For more info contact: 0161 881 4826.

Starting or running your own business?
Help with moving from benefits to work
The government has advice on the New Enterprise Allowance to help you start your own business, or develop your existing business if you’re already self-employed.
You could get mentoring and an allowance if you are over 18 and either:
you or your partner get Universal Credit, Jobseeker’s Allowance or Employment and Support Allowance or you get Income Support and you’re a lone parent, sick or disabled. Find out more at your local job centre.

Skills and Training

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Go further with a Level 3 qualification from The Manchester College
As part of the Greater Manchester and National Skills Fund, any eligible adult who has not previously achieved a full Level 3 qualification will have access to a range of free courses that will allow them to develop new skills to improve career prospects.

They are proud to be offering eligible courses in the following subject areas:

• Automotive
• Business and Professional
• Childhood Studies
• Computing and Digital
• Construction and Engineering
• Hospitality and Catering
• Logistics
• Teacher Education
• Travel, Tourism and Aviation

To be eligible, learners must meet the following criteria:

Greater Manchester Skills Fund:

• You must be aged 19 or over
• This must be your first or second Level 3 qualification

National Skills Fund:

• You must be aged 24 or over
• This must be your first Level 3 qualification

For more information and to apply to The Manchester College, click here

Kickstart Construction - The Factory Academy
11 to 29 October
Their next Training Academy, Kickstart Construction, takes place from 11 to 29 October and is presented in partnership with Laing O’ Rourke and Ryder Architecture and other companies who are working to bring The Factory to life.

Upon completion of the Academy you will be eligible to apply for a 6 month paid Kickstart role with organisations working on the design and construction of The Factory.

Kickstart Construction is perfect for anybody who wants to:

– Develop new skills for working in construction

– Discover what goes on behind the scenes at an innovative construction project

– Get first-hand guidance and instruction from industry experts

– Work on a special project designed specifically for the Academy

– Know how a project like The Factory comes to life

Find out more and register for the Kickstart Construction Training

Work, Jobs, Skills, Financial Resilience Event
Discover services that can give you support and grab a bite to eat!

Everyone is welcome to come along to this FREE event and chat to people from Great Places, Northmoor Community Association as well as other great, local services such as South Manchester Credit Union.
4pm to 7pm on Tuesday 12 October 
Northmoor Community Centre, 95-97 Northmoor Road, Longsight M12 5RT
0161 248 6823
Work, Jobs, Skills, Financial Resilience Event flyer

Youth Can Do Homework Club  is back!
Parent/guardian and children can register for Michael's Marvellous Maths:
4pm  to 6pm In October 11, 14, 18, 21

Michael's Marvellous Maths
· FREE Maths support for ages 8-16
· Maths Homework, Topics SATS, GCSE
· Parent/guardian and child must register first:

0161 249 6823          info@northmoorcommunity.org
Northmoor Community Centre, 95-97 Northmoor Road, Longsight M12 5RT

Level 2 Certificate in Support Teaching & Learning (STLS)
Starting: 19 October, 9.30am to  2.30pm
They run 3 days per week for 6 weeks. Usually Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.
Online with tutor support

Learners will cover topics such as:

• About schools, colleges and organisations
• How children & young people develop
• Equality, diversity and inclusion in a learning environment
• Building professional relationships with children & young people
• Learn about positive behaviours in a learning environment and teamwork

If you, or anyone you know, is interrested please contact:
melanie.lamb@gcemployment.uk

For more info download the Level 2 Certificate in Support Teaching & Learning (STLS) info sheet

DIGITAL: Shine with SharpFutures

• Are you a social media enthusiast or a spreadsheet whiz?
• Do you have great ideas but aren’t sure what to do with them?
• Have you always wanted to work in the creative digital or tech industries?

At SharpFutures, they know that it can be difficult for women to access creative and digital careers,and that it can be even harder if you’re from a BAME background, or have responsibilities within the home.

This is why they are excited to launch the DIGITAL:Shine, which aims to support women in Greater Manchester in entering and excelling within the creative and digital industries.

DIGITAL:Shine is a 6-week course where the program is as unique as you are. You can personalise what you learn, choosing from pathways like entrepreneurship, content creation, social media and business administration. You can attend masterclasses delivered by industry professionals covering all aspects of digital marketing, copy writing, brand building, social media and much more.

To apply for DIGITAL:Shine they ask that you:

• Are aged 16+, unemployed or at risk of redundancy
• Live in Greater Manchester
• Have access to a laptop & internet connection
• Are able to commit to a six week course starting on Monday 08th November 2021
• Are able to travel to M40 5BJ for part of the course delivery (2 full days TBC)

Find out more and to apply about DIGITAL:Shine

SIA Training
Skills Support for Employment, in partnership with Momentum Training are now providing a classroom-based SIA course in Manchester.  Successful completers will then be supported by Momentum to find employment within the industry.

3 ½ week course - planned start date 14 October

Delivered part online & part classroom based

Classroom based learning for 7 days, 8.30am to 5pm
Monday to Friday in Manchester City Centre
Friends Meeting House, 6 Mount St, Manchester M2 5NS

Course qualifications - Level 2 Award for Door Supervisors in the Private Security Industry, Certificate in Team Leading Principles, Certificate in Equality & Diversity L2, Level 2 Award in Substance Misuse, Level 3 First Aid & Level 2 Extended Certificate in Understanding Stewarding at Spectator Events

Download SIA Training info sheet

If you, or anyone you know, is interested please contact:
melanie.lamb@gcemployment.uk

Regeneration Brainery
Free 5 day programme between 25 and 29 October
Regeneration Brainery is an innovative and inspiring careers workshop aimed at getting more young people from diverse backgrounds into careers in the property industry. 
Free, 5-day programme called the ‘Brainery’ that will run between 25 and 29 October in Manchester City Centre and are welcoming all students aged 14 and above to sign up and come along. 

The programme will take place in person across different sector leading organisation buildings in the city centre and will give students a unique insight into the many different careers within property and regeneration. 

Find out more by downloading the Regeneration Brainery info sheet

The programme is completely free, all travel will be reimbursed and lunches provided each day.

They aim to reach as many students as possible and allow them an equal opportunity to start their career journeys. 

For any more information, or to discuss further please do not hesitate to contact Laura at ls@regenerationbrainery.co.uk or call on 07972033414.

Menzies Aviation: Airport Roles
Initial assessments will take place on
Wednesday 13 October at 10am and 1pm 
Airport Academy, Upper Level The Station, Manchester Airport M90 3RR 

Are you a new writer aspiring to publication?
Would you like the opportunity to make connections with the publishing/commissioning world, learn how the industry works from its experts and hone the creative and practical skills needed to enter it? 

Comma Press, in partnership with The Writing School at Manchester Metropolitan University, invite you to their:
National Creative Writing Industry Day -  5 November
Taking place at Manchester Met on the 5 November, this conference is committed to providing participants with a unique introduction to the publishing industry and its professionals.
The day will run from 9.30am to 5pm on Friday 5 November, and this conference will offer a keynote speech from a prominent author, a panel discussion, 1 x one-to-one session with an agent per attendee, and a choice of two workshops. 

Featuring a brilliant line-up of authors and agents, we tailor to every type of writer across levels, forms and genres. 

Tickets are £40 but there are limited bursary and sponsored tickets available, enquire for more info. 

For the full programme and ticket details, please visit the dedicated
National Creative Writing Industry Day website. 

National Creative Writing Industry Day flyer (jpeg)

Airport Academy Distance Learning
They have added some new courses to their free distance learning offer:
Counselling Skills
Climate Change and Environmental Awareness
Domestic Abuse
To see their full range of courses download the
Airport Academy Distance Learning Brochure

ANTZ Online New Beginnings Workshops
These workshops are to support people in the community who are looking for employment and to improved health and wellbeing or are thinking about starting their own organisation or building up their professional networks.

Organisation Startup Online Workshop - 21 October, 1pm to 2:30pm

Marketing Strategy Online Workshop - 28 October, 1pm to 2:30pm

Professional Networking Online Workshop - 4 November, 1pm to 2:30pm

Access to Work’ training for employers – Manchester Deaf Centre
Are you involved in recruiting staff? Would you like to employ a deaf or hard of hearing person, but you feel uncertain about how this would work in practice? Do you know that financial help is available to your organisation through the government’s Access to Work scheme? The scheme can meet the cost of substantial workplace adaptations and specialist equipment.

Want to learn more? Why not join them for one of their short Access to Work training sessions, which will provide you with an introductory overview of the scheme, and how it can be used to meet the costs of making recruitment processes and workplaces accessible and inclusive for deaf and hard of hearing people.

Upcoming dates:

Friday 12 November 2021, 9.30am to 11:30am (online via Zoom)

Wednesday 19 January 2022, 2.30pm to 4.30pm (online via Zoom)

More information about the Access to Work training and to book a place,
Or contact sarahwarburton@manchesterdeafcentre.com

Business & IP Centre Manchester (BIPC)
Reset. Restart
Open to all business owners, Reset. Restart offers practical, jargon-free training and advice through a free, tailored programme of support, comprising a series of webinars on a range of topics. You will be pointed towards further support from their library-based Business & IP Centre, including 1-1s with local experts in business planning, marketing and finance, and networking with the local SME community.

City Careers
Are you age 16 to 24 and not currently in education or employment?
City Careers is a new City in the Community(CITC) initiative to get young people
(16-24) from Greater Manchester into employment or apprenticeships. During the 8-week programme,young people will have theopportunity to gain various qualifications and progress into employment or an apprenticeship.
For more information please contact Chris Johnston on
07753467200 or chris.johnston@cityfootball.com

Digital People
A new course for Greater Manchester 16 to 24 year olds who want to work in tech.
You don’t need experience or qualifications: just a real interest in digital, motivation and willingness to learn. Course starts every month! 

For more information on the digital course or to sign up click here

Digital Skills Bootcamps
The Skills Bootcamps are (fully-funded for learners) flexible instructor-led online part-time 14 week courses. You would build up sector-specific skills and fast-track to an interview with a local employer or self-employment as part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee & Plan for Jobs. 
They especially want to hear from women and others who are under represented in the Tech and Digital Sector. 
To find out more information on the Skills Bootcamps and to sign up click here.

Educational Pathways
MAES have a number of courses and training in their Education Pathways offer with short CPD and accredited courses. To find out more download the Education Pathways flyer or visit the MAES website: 

Emerge Kickstart Placements
Placements include Social Media, Warehouse Assistant, Carpentry and Wood Recycling.
6 month placement
Emerge Kickstart Placements flyer
You must be 18+ and claiming Universal Credit.
Apply via your Job Centre Work Coach
Hours: 25
Salary: £9.50 an hour

Free Sim Cards to help UK Charities
Vodafone launched charities.connected, an initiative giving any charity in the UK the opportunity to apply for free connectivity to help the individuals and families it supports get online and improve its own digital capability.

This is part of Vodafone’s recently announced commitment to tackle digital exclusion and connect one million people by the end of 2022.

Registered charities can apply for the free connectivity, in the form of SIM cards with 20GB of data, plus free calls and texts every month for six months.

For more information on the free sim cards click here

Free Skills Bootcamp in Software Development
School of Code is on a mission to help more and different types of people get into tech by offering free Skills Bootcamps in full-stack, software development. If you’re looking for a change of direction, this course could be for you.

The 16-week, full-time, remote Skills Bootcamp is open to anyone aged 19+ and living in the North West. You’re welcome to apply even if you haven’t seen a line of code before. Ideal candidates will have the desire to learn and be open to starting a new career in tech on completion of the Skills Bootcamp.

To learn more about the November Bootcamp in Software Development course click here

Find a Course - National Careers Service
Find a course
Find a course to help you improve your current digital skills or study for your future. Their trusted course providers include The Open University, Google, Amazon and FutureLearn. You can also search for courses from learning providers, including colleges and local authority providers which may offer work-related courses on a wide range of topics.

Fast-track your career with FREE training to employment bootcamps

• IT Support (12 weeks) -  train to become a Service Desk Analyst & get an IT Professional certification worth over £1300 for free.
  Find out more and apply online for the IT Support Bootcamp
  For young people age 18 to 25 years old
• AWS re/Start (12 weeks) – Kickstart a career in cloud computing and gain an AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification (worth £100).
  Find out more and apply online for  AWS re/Start.
  For young people age 18 to 29 years old

See the flyer: Generation free training to employment bootcamps for more info about these and other courses

Free Family Learning Courses Available 
How will the course help you?

• Give parents the tools to help children with their homework
• Support your family’s wellbeing
• Build your confidence – in the family and in your community
• Provide a supportive network of other parents and carers
• Support your children’s emotional needs

What are the courses that are on offer?

• Parenting
• Confidence Building
• Stress Management for Parents
• Family Maths
• Key Stage 3 Maths
• Family Phonics
• Family Crafts

If this sounds like something you would be interested in, make sure you sign up to register your interest. You can do this by visiting Family Learning Online Courses.

GM Higher - CPD events for supporters and professionals 
Monday 25 October and Wednesday 27 October.
GM Higher will be hosting some CPD events for teachers, personal advisors, social workers, and other professionals on. These will cover topics including higher education, the benefits, support available at university and college, in addition to the financial support available for care leavers at university.

HE For Care Leavers incl. Student Ambassador Q&A
Monday 25 October, 10am to 12pm

HE For Care Leavers incl. Student Ambassador Q&A
Wednesday 27 October,  5pm to 7pm

Generation - Fast Track Your Career With Free Training to Employment Bootcamps
Generation are a charity that offers outstanding free online training courses and qualifications to young people. 

Courses
IT Support - in just 12 weeks train to become a Service Desk Analyst, plus get an IT Professional certification

Software Engineering - Their 6 week Tech Talent Accelerator programme fast-tracks you into an apprenticeship

Cloud Computing (AWS re/Start) - Gain your AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification to launch your tech career in 12 weeks

Data Engineering - Develop your python & programming skills to build platforms & frameworks to house data

Data Analytics - Extracting & generating insights from data sets

Greater Manchester High Growth Network
A fully-funded online programme aimed to equip business leaders with the tools, skillsets and networks to lead a strategy for success! 
Find out more and register your interest for the Greater Manchester High Growth Network

Get Your Future Started
Construction Academy 
Are you currently unemployed and interested in getting into construction?
Learn real skills, gain qualifications, and get the opportunity to do work placements that could lead to paid work for young people. 
Interested in signing up? Contact them today for more information about the academy and how you can take part - email gyfs@onemanchester.co.uk

Government - Skills Toolkit
Free courses are available through an online platform launched by the government last year. The Skills Toolkit gives you access to free, high-quality digital and numeracy courses to help build up your skills, progress in work and boost your job prospects.

Greater Manchester Wellbeing Toolkit 
GM Health and Social Care Partnership have created the GM Wellbeing Toolkit with our broad and diverse health and care workforce in mind. To help make it as easy as possible to look after yourself, when you are so busy looking after others.

Help to become more confident with your smartphone, tablet, laptop or computer
Do you know someone who has Internet access at home but doesn't have the skills or confidence to use it as effectively as they would like? Whether you have a smartphone, tablet, laptop or computer, free telephone support is available. Support is given on a wide range of things from turning on your device, setting up an email address, making video calls, downloading apps, booking your online supermarket shopping, finding health information and booking GP appointments etc. Calls can be made in 16 languages. 
Text: 07860064128. Leave your name and area of Manchester where you live, or
Email: digitalinclusion@manchester.gov.uk with the person's details including their name and area of Manchester where they live.

JNRY
ITQ Level 2 course and qualification

• Cybersecurity 
• Word Processing 
• Excel Spreadsheets 
• PowerPoint Presentations  
• Microsoft Teams 
• Improving Productivity using IT  

This qualification is assessed via a portfolio of evidence – no exams.

Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm, 3 weeks (2 weeks in class, 1 week from home)

Start dates:
18 October
25 October
Venue:
St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ

Please contact Anisah on 07399809734 or 0800 699 0033 or info@jrny.org.uk

Jobsnet Programme
Jobnet Programme Flyer (8mb)
Please note the flyer above is large and it may be best to download it on a computer or tablet.

Jobnet is a 7-week programme to help support unemployed professionals on their journey back into a meaningful career. The 7-week programme comprises topical weekly seminars from keynote speakers combined with mindset training in twice-weekly group sessions. The group sessions build a supportive community of people all experiencing similar challenges. Jobnet also includes the following on a one to one basis:

• LinkedIn profile coaching
• Career coaching
• CV training
• Networking sessions
• Mock interviews

The programme will run throughout 2021 on the following dates:

• 19 October to 09 December 2021

To register your interest, send an email to: hello@letsgoforward.org.uk

Kickstart Placements: One Manchester
Are you 16 - 24 years old? Would you like a paid job placement for six months?
There will be 28 roles available across the business covering various project assistant roles; social media; marketing; finance; growth and assets, customer service, HR, etc
Young people can email kickstart@onemanchester.co.uk for more information or to ask any questions.
Download the Kickstart Placements flyer

Low Carbon Careers
Throughout 2021 Groundwork Greater Manchester will be running a number of employment courses in Rochdale, Manchester and Trafford for young people looking to start their career in the green economy.

Unemployed young people between the ages of 18 and 25 will choose from 3 green economy sectors: the natural environment, waste and recycling, or property retrofitting.

Each young person will undertake 3 to 4 weeks of classroom based learning followed by a 2 week work placement plus support into employment by their dedicated employment coaches.

This programme has been developed with the support of employers to ensure that learners develop relevant new skills as well as a clear understanding of employer expectations and what it is like working in the sector.

Each course includes an accredited health and safety qualification and Carbon Literacy Certificate and is informed by current job and apprenticeship vacancies that local employers are recruiting for, to allow adaptation of course content and opportunities for young people to meet employers and find out about their business.

To find out more about the courses and to sign up click here.

Leading in uncertainty – Peer support for charity and social enterprise leaders
IVAR are running 90 minute drop-in peer support sessions for up to 10 charity leaders at a time, every week, from June, via zoom. Attendees will have a safe space to share challenges, time to pause and reflect, and the opportunity to hear each other’s experiences of adapting to and coping with leading in prolonged uncertainty. The sessions are for leaders of charities, community organisations and social enterprises, based in the UK. The sessions take place weekly, starting in June 2021, until April 2022.
More information and to sign up: Leading in Uncertainty sessions

Manchester Bike Kitchen
Interested training as a bike mechanic, fancy a career fixing bikes?
Paid Job Placement
6 months
Age 16 to 24 and claiming Universal Credit
If you want to find out more about the role contact john@communitybikekitchen.co.uk
Apply through your Job Centre Work Coach

Meet the Employer with the NHS Health & Social Care Careers Hub and Southway Housing
Friday 15 October,1pm to 3pm.
Hear from the NHS Health & Social Care Careers Hub about a range of careers and training routes into roles within health and social care organisations. This is a face-to-face event being held at Old Moat Sure Start Children’s Centre.

The event is free to attend, 
Register for Meet the Employer with the NHS Health & Social Care Careers Hub and Southway Housing

For further questions, please contact EmploymentSupportReferrals@southwayhousing.co.uk

Manchester Adult Educations Courses
They offer both face-to-face and online opportunities so you can learn at home or come into one of their friendly centres. The courses include new Level 3 pathways for September 2021 in Adult Care, Mental Health, and Teaching Assistant.  As well as Level 2 Early Years and many online, flexible opportunities for colleagues to upskill in their career. 

For more information on the courses or to sign up click here

Manchester Resident Device Scheme
Staying digitally connected is more important now than ever before. So, it’s great news that Manchester Libraries and Work and Skills teams have set up a new internet and device scheme. The team have an impressive 600 devices to give out over the next six months! 

Manchester Jobs Fair 
The aim of the event is to get jobseekers back into work.
The Jobs Fair is free to attend for those looking to gain employment and suitable for anyone ages 16+. No registration is required!

The Jobs Fair takes place on Friday 29 October at Old Trafford Stadium, 10am to 1pm.

More information on the Manchester Jobs Fair (flyer)

M-EET Your Match
Currently has lots of opportunities listed for young people 16 to 24, who are not in education, employment or training
M-EET Your Match lists traineeships, study programmes, volunteering opportunities, educational courses, work placements, life and employment skills courses, and Level 2 apprenticeships for young people age 16 to 24 in Manchester, who are not in education, employment or training.

MAES
MAES offer both face-to-face and online opportunities, so you can learn at home or come into one of their friendly centres. To find something that suits you have a look on the MAES website.

Motiv8
Are you aged over 25, living in Greater Manchester and not in employment or training? If so, they can help you get back on track and move you nearer to training, job searching and employment opportunities.


They will support you with a personal action plan that is unique to your own needs. Your issues can range from debt and financial hardship, homelessness, domestic abuse, physical health, mental wellbeing and alcohol and drug dependency - and many more besides.


By helping to improve your health and wellbeing, self-confidence, self-esteem, finance and employability skills they will improve your chances of accessing training or finding a job.

Find out more about Motiv8

Agencies and individuals can email info@manchesterbbo.co.uk or contact the Manchester office on 0161 946 3556.

New Beginning Workshops 
New Beginnings free online workshops programme supports people in the community who are looking for employment and to improved health and wellbeing or are thinking about starting their own organisation or building up their professional networks. 
New Beginnings Organisation Startup Online Workshop - 21 October 
New Beginnings Marketing Strategy Online Workshop - 28 October 
New Beginnings Professional Networking Online Workshop - 4 November 

Northcoders 
Become a software developer in 14 weeks at our coding bootcamps in Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham and remotely.

Their coding bootcamps enable people to develop lifelong friends, invaluable contacts and all the skills you need to hit the ground running in your coding career.
Read more about the Northcoders course and sign up here

New Programme to support 300 GM Businesses with Cybercrime launched with the Cyber Resilience Centre
This fully funded programme includes 12 month membership, security awareness training, cyber security policy templates and 1-2-1 security consultation. 

For more information on the Cybercrime programme and to sign up click here

National Careers Service
Skills Assessments
The National Careers Service have free online careers assessments which anyone can fill in to find out what sort of careers you may be suited to. Whether you are out of work at the moment, furloughed or interested in exploring other career options, you are invited to have a go at one of their short assessments.

Northern Short Story Festival with Comma Press
Saturday 16 October
Comma Press are co-hosting a day of online events in partnership with the Northern Short Story Festival, showcasing and celebrating the short story form, featuring emerging and acclaimed British writers alongside international authors. Details of all the events here and tickets on Northern Short Story Festival Eventbrite.

Short Story Course
Comma Press are also running an in-person Short Story Course in Manchester, starting in November. Bookings are now open, and they have a limited number of bursary spots available.
More info about the Short Story Course

Contact  becca.parkinson@commapress.co.uk to talk about the bursary available

Northmoor Community Association
Create or Update your CV
Appointments available 9am to 1pm on Wednesdays.
Northmoor Hub, 103 Northmoor Road, Longsight M12 5RT
Call 0161 248 6823 or text 07458 300781 to book an appointment or fill in the Registration form for Create or Update your CV

One Manchester - Support with your CV
Understanding CVs Virtual Workshops
Every Thursday, 1pm to 2.30pm
Open to all ages, whether you are in a job already or are looking for one.
You will learn:
How to choose the best content and layout.
Why the personal profile is an important part of a CV.
Why you shouldn’t be copying and pasting your previous job descriptions.
How to highlight your skills and achievements.
Places are limited per session and can be reserved by contacting:
0161 230 1057 or onefuture@onemanchester.co.uk

PeoplePlus
Self-Employment Provision
This new programme features:

• 12 months mentoring from a business advisor
• Develop a Growth Business Plan
• Health & Wellbeing Workshops
• Diagnostic of existing business/self-employment
• Workshops: Business Planning for Growth, Marketing, Bookkeeping, Social Media
• Networking with other self-employed people

Why it Started
The traditional NEA programme is still running, but now they have the opportunity to support those whose business faced hard times during the pandemic or started a business recently but are struggling - to receive mentoring, advice and guidance, and turn their business around

How Do I Refer?
To refer any claimants please use the Find & Refer system, the same as you would for the usual NEA programme; and look for 'New Enterprise Allowance Existing Self-employed'. Once they receive your referral, they will call your claimants and get them onboarded.

Any Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact: Helen Clarke on helen.clarke2@peopleplus.co.uk or 07970 753 169

Review, Refresh and Renew your Childcare Business 
The programme is tailored to the business needs of childcare providers whether you are a company, a charity or a community group.
The programme will provide you with a practical framework to implement new ideas to renew and grow your business.
For more information and a discussion about the programme ring
Kyran Parker on 07982 678 017 or email register@redkiteinnovations.co.uk

Reform Radio
Life Lounge
Every Tuesday 1pm - 3pm on ZOOM!
Their online well-being sessions have undergone a rebranding. Come and join The Life Lounge conversation where Reform Radio's Well-Being Manager Dan leads an online, open conversation about all things life. From 'you live and you learn' to 'current topics' everything is open for discussion and everyone is welcome. Dan provides a safe and open space for all to share, but even if you want to just come and listen that is perfectly fine too! If you want to get involved, please send an email to projects@reformradio.co.uk.
Every Tuesday 1pm - 3pm on ZOOM!
Life Lounge Flyer

Standguide
Functional Skills Maths

Functional Skills English

Creating a Business Start Up Level 2

Course duration for the Functional Skills Maths/English is approx 2 weeks. 

Eligibility criteria: Any Greater Manchester resident aged 19+ and earning below £18,525 a year.

If you or anyone you know is interested please get in touch with
sam.mullen@standguide.co.uk or call 0161 881 4826.

Skills Bootcamp in Software Development 
School of Code have launched a free, 16-week, full-time, remote Skills Bootcamp in Software Development for individuals who aspire to start a new career in the tech.
To be eligible, applicants need to be over 19 years old and reside within the North West region. Beginners are welcome to apply, you don't even to have seen a line of code before.  

For more information on the skills bootcamps or to apply click here

STAR Method Workshop
Every Wednesday, 11am to 12.30pm
Have you heard of the STAR Method for acing job interviews? Not sure what it is?
Join online to find out more!

What will you learn?
• What the STAR Method for job applications/interviews is
• How to build a STAR story
• How to use your STAR story on job applications and in interviews

Download the STAR Method Workshop flyer

Reserve your place by calling 0161 230 1057 or emailing onefuture@onemanchester.co.uk

SEETEC Outsource
Level 1 Health & Social Care with a childcare element Course (Online) 
The offers an introduction to the health and social care sector, allowing you to progress onto other specialist areas

● Qualifications to help you secure employment in a health and social care setting

● 1-2-1 sessions with your sector specialist tutor with a blended learning experience

● Develop your knowledge around Safeguarding, Dementia, Person centred approaches

● Study materials to support learning, access to daily sector specific vacancies

● Boost your confidence and update your CV with new skills developed on the course

● Live vacancies in this sector available.

Course Induction: Wednesday 13 October

Equipped with English accredited ESOL course
A classroom-based course which will help you develop the use of English speaking, writing ability and build your confidence on a pathway to new opportunities. Their specialist tutor’s offer tailored support so you can achieve.

• Award in ESOL Reading
• Award in ESOL Writing
• Award in ESOL Speaking & Listening
• Award in Progression (Money management and employment rights and responsibilities)
• Award in British Values
• Award in Mental Well-being
• Award in Employability Skills (CV writing, interviews, applications and job searching)

• Face to face classroom-based learning, small mixed learning groups
• Strong employer links which can open up a wide range of career options
• An understanding of British culture and values to help you adjust to life in the UK
• Support with IT skills and additional 1-2-1 sessions as required
• Enrichment opportunities, including visits to, museums and art galleries

Duration: 15 Weeks, 4 Days a week, minimum 3 hours daily.
Course induction: Monday 11 October

Business Administration Course Accredited Level 1
Seetec is offering you an online Business Administration Level 1 accredited qualification. This course will enhance and develop your skill base. Targeting key topics related to the field of business administration from essential communication skills to your individual virtual techniques. Customer service and Administration is a growing area with plenty of potential for career development. With an updated CV, you will also have renewed confidence applying for vacancies in this sector.
No previous experience or knowledge is required for you to start!
Eligability: Open to adults aged 18+ Unemployed/ Earning under 18K
Duration: 3 Weeks
Course induction: Monday October 18

For info about any of the courses above and to secure your place contact
Paul Maleque on 07758 653125 or paul.maleque@seetecoutsource.co.uk

Sonder Radio 50+
Sonder Radio is a community radio station for the 50+ demographic in Greater Manchester. Founded in 2016, their key aims have been to promote wellbeing, reduce isolation and advocate digital inclusion. They achieve this by running various creative workshops and connecting people through the content made by the community at Sonder. They encourage people at all skill levels to take part in their workshops, as they are catered to help teach and guide every participant from the ground up. They pride themselves on not leaving anyone behind. There is always, in every person, the capacity to learn something new and at Sonder Radio they hope to provide that experience for everyone that gets involved.

They are on the lookout for people who are 50+ who would like to join a community of like minded individuals to socialise and develop their digital, and creative skills.

For more information or to join Sonder Radio email autumn@sonderradio.com or alex@sonderradio.com

Step Together Volunteering
For My Future Ex-Offender Course
Step Together Volunteering supports participants to build and develop the personal and practical skills needed to move forward. As well as offering progression routes into volunteering, training, and employment. Step Together Volunteering aim to help overcome the barriers ex-offenders face in finding work and this tailored course comprises 20 hours of guided learning, 1:1 mentoring and home learning, CV and interview techniques and a plan to get you into volunteering within your community.

The Growth Company Skills Bootcamps
The Growth Company Education and Skills are working in partnership with Code Nation, Intequal and Generation to deliver Skills Bootcamps in Digital Skills. They are being developed by the Government as part of the Lifetime Skills Guarantee and Plan for Jobs, in partnership with employers, providers and local authorities, to help people develop the skills that are in demand in their local area and get a better job.

The Bootcamps are as follows: 
Skills Bootcamp in Data Engineering
Skills Bootcamp in Software Development
Skills Bootcamp in Data Analysis

The Manchester College
Go further at their Centre of Excellence for Adult Education.
Study an adult course at The Manchester College.
Applications are open for adult courses at The Manchester College, the number one college for achievement in Greater Manchester.
They offer adult courses in a huge variety of subject areas that range from Entry Level up to Level 6, as well as Access to Higher Education diplomas, so there’s lots of opportunities to upskill in your chosen field or retrain for a new career, regardless of what academic level you’re at.
There are also lots of financial opportunities available to help you fund your course, including the Advanced Learner Loan – finances don’t need to be a barrier to your success.
Explore The Manchester College courses and apply now.

Volunteer Sessions with  My Wild City in Manchester
My Wild in the City
Help to transform Manchester for wildlife. They are looking for new volunteers to join them in Rose Hill Woods, Painswick Park Meadows, Harpurhey Reservoirs and Blackley Forest.

Practical sessions will run on Tuesdays between 10am and 1pm. No need to book just join them on the day and they will provide you with everything you need to get stuck in. 

October
Tuesday 12 and 19, 10am to 1pm
Painswick Park Meadows, Wythenshawe. Meet at Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre, Portway, M22 1QW.
No need to book, just turn up on the day.
More info: Team WILD: October Volunteering Sessions | Facebook

November
Tuesday 2, 9, 16 and 30, 10am to 1pm
Harpurhey Reservoirs. Meet at Lower Crumpsall Recreation Ground entrance, Waterloo Street, M8 5XB.
No need to book, just turn up on the day.
More info: Team Wild: November Volunteering Sessions | Facebook

December
Tuesday 7, 14 and 21, 10am to 1pm
Blackley Forest. Meet at Blackley Forest entrance, Blackley New Road, M9 8FR.
No need to book, just turn up on the day.
More info: Team WILD: December Volunteering Sessions | Facebook

Working Wardrobe is Open
The One Manchester Working Wardrobe is a free service for men, providing access to interview clothing. Appointments are available on a Wednesday between 10am and 3pm. Make a Working Wardrobe appointment

Workplace Deaf Awareness Training – Manchester Deaf Centre
Upskilling your workforce in deaf awareness gives your staff the confidence to make your organisation accessible and welcoming for deaf and hard of hearing customers and employees.

All of thier Deaf Awareness training sessions are delivered by experienced, qualified tutors who are themselves profoundly deaf and have lived experience of the many barriers that deaf people face on a daily basis. Delivery is in British Sign Language, which provides a unique and authentic learning experience. A fully qualified sign language interpreter will be present to assist with communication between tutor and participants.

Training available face to face or online, at your own venue or at theirs..

More information about the Deaf Awareness Training
Or please contact sarahwarburton@manchesterdeafcentre.com

Your Guide to Helping Older People with the Internet
Good Things Foundation and Centre for Ageing Better have produced a handy guide to help you if you want to show older people how to use the internet for the first time, or help someone to improve their skills.  It doesn’t matter if you’re helping a friend or family member, or someone you support as part of your job or volunteering role. You'll find lots of tips on how to get started. There’s also advice if you’re interested in setting up long-term learning for a group of older people.
Your Guide to Helping Older People with the Internet

Young Enterprise - Toolkits for Parents, Teachers and Youth Workers
Young Enterprise has worked hard to adapt a wide range of its programmes, to ensure that children and young people can still develop crucial work and money related skills from their own homes. There are three unique toolkits available for children and young people ages 4 to 19 years – to download by teachers, parents and youth workers.
Young Enterprise Digital Toolkits
Young Enterprise E-Brochure (PDF)

Mental health first aid training opportunity
Manchester Local Care Organisation have successfully managed to obtain funding for local people who live or work in Ancoats, Clayton and Bradford to join this free training opportunity. Funded by Manchester Local Care Organisation, these sessions will be held via zoom with a number of dates/times available from July – September. Participants will be provided with adequate training resources and will receive an accredited certificate upon completion. 
To sign up to become a first aider click here

News

Northmooor Community Association Next Step project
Face-to-face appointments are open to everyone aged 16+ on benefits (including Universal Credit and PIP); Housing (including Manchester Move); Jobs and CVs; Online courses; and Computer support. To book 0161 248 4170, text 0745 830 0781, email: susan@northmoorcommunity.org or pop in to book an appointment during opening hours: Monday 10am-1pm; Tuesday,10am-1pm; Wednesday, 4pm-7pm; Thursday, 10am-1pm; Friday, 10am-1pm (Northmoor Hub, 103 Northmoor Road, Longsight, Manchester, M12 5RT)

Families Against Violence are recruiting a Treasurer
Families Against Violence (FAM) support principally Black and ethnic minority families in the Moss Side and surrounding areas of the city with the over-arching aim of helping to prevent young people getting sucked into anti-social behaviour, criminal activity, gangs and violence. FAM do this through providing mentoring, role-models, diversionary sports activities, safe spaces and pathways into training and employment. FAM is recruiting a Treasurer to oversee the financial matters of the charity. The role of Treasurer is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although expenses for travel may be claimed. Deadline: 15 October

For more information on the on the recruitment click here

Cracking Good Food CIC are looking for a new Board Member
If you are passionate about improving food security, community growing, sustainability and a fairer food system for all in Greater Manchester – then joining their Board of Directors might be for you!
Read more about Cracking Good Food CIC and the Board role
Closing date: 22 October

The Charity Service Grant Fund
Applications for funding are invited from registered charities, CICs and voluntary organisations which work with disadvantaged people for any reason, sick, infirm or living in poverty within the Greater Manchester area. Applications are welcomed from all organisations however the priority at the moment is to support organisations that have experience, and a proven track record, of delivering projects dealing with homelessness, reducing social isolation, improving access to employment and providing emergency support to vulnerable families / children. The average grant award is £1,000.

For more information on the charity grants click here

Information for Jobseekers

Help to Get Work
Have you lost your job? Are you worried about possible redundancy or have had your hours reduced due to COVID-19, and you want to upskill, retrain or find new work? If you are a Manchester resident you can register your details on Help to Get Work and one of our partners will be in touch, to help you access the support you need. 
 
Employ GM
If you’ve been made redundant or are worried about losing your job due to Covid-19, Employ GM can help you access a wide range of support to help you get back on your feet. Whether you’re looking for careers advice to help you decide on your next steps, want to explore training opportunities in your area, or need some support to find your next role quickly, the service is here to help you every step of the way and is available for adults, young people and businesses. Find out more about the support available at the EmployGM site.

Job Centre Plus - A Good Place to Start
Their aim is to help jobseekers back into work, and put those businesses needing to recruit, in touch with them:

• jobhelp provides support to jobseekers,
• starting out in your career includes advice and information on taking the first
• steps to finding a job, different careers opportunities and tips on applying for jobs. 
• employerhelp provides links to business support and information, as well as help for those who need to recruit.

Skills Support for the Workforce 
Are you a Manchester based business looking to boost the skills of your workforce? 
If so, the Growth Company want to talk to you. They can offer advice with your training plans, through their Skills Support for the Workforce initiative, which provides fully-funded support, through a range of training interventions, which are tailored to meet your business needs. Support is also available if people are at risk of redundancy, or have recently been made redundant (within the last 3 months) or people who are looking to return to work from the Government’s Job Retention Scheme (Furlough).

They have a variety of accredited and non-accredited programmes to choose from in sectors such as Retail, Business & Professional Services, Creative & Digital, Health & Social Care, Hospitality, manufacturing and Logistics. Eligibility: you must have a business with a base in GM and the training takes place within GM. Any employee aged 16+ can access. If you would like more information about SSW or would like to check what courses are available please contact WorkforceGM@gcskills-support.uk or call 0161 240 4544

Redundancy Support for apprentices
Information about support for apprentices who have been redundant or are at risk of redundancy
Redundancy Support for apprentices

Sector Based Support

Construction Industry Talent Retention Scheme (TRS)
In a response to the adverse impacts of Covid-19 on the construction industry, this scheme will match existing employees with vacancies and help find positions for employees at risk of redundancy through redeployment and temporary employee loans between employers. 
It will also allow people from other sectors to find employment in construction. 
Talent Retention Scheme 

Job Support Hub - Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism
CareerScope is a support hub for those who have lost their jobs due to COVID-19. The site has training, support and job search advice.

Information for Apprentices

Apprenticeships are for people of any working age. You can learn new skills whilst you earn. If you are an adult and want to find out more Greater Manchester Apprenticeship Hub has some information for you. 

Traineeships help you prepare for an apprenticeship. A traineeship is a skills development programme that includes a work placement. It can last from 6 weeks up to 1 year, though most traineeships last for less than 6 months. Traineeships help 16 to 24 year olds, or 25 year olds with an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan – get ready for an apprenticeship or job if they don’t have the appropriate skills or experience.
Find out more about Traineeships

Amazing Apprenticeships
Amazing Apprenticeships
The site has a range of online resources for young people, parents and schools. Each month they produce a Parent's Pack which you can download:
Parents and Carers Packs  - Apprenticeships
Have a look at their monthly parents packs for a range of info.

Adult Apprentices
Become an apprentice
Apprenticeships are available for you at any age and are a great way to restart your career, change you career or progress in your current career.

GMACS
Greater Manchester Apprenticeship and Careers Service (GMACS)
What is an apprenticeship and how do they work? What does being an apprentice mean? Discover different apprenticeship types, get application hints and tips, and apply for vacancies. For young people.

The Hut Group

Who is the Hut Group?
Two friends started this business back in 2004, providing a platform for companies to do online selling. Over the years they grew their business to work all over the world. Along the way they found some great products to to sell themselves, and they have become one of the world’s largest online retailers in beauty and nutrition.
 
Hut Group in Manchester - Opportunities for you
They are working on an exciting £760 million development, over two sites at Manchester Airport. It will include a landmark business campus, THQ, and world logistics hub ICON, their content creation studio, will work with more than 2,000 staff. Current Hut Group job vacancies

Hut Group Apprenticeships
The Hut Group are a great supporter of apprenticeships, as a way for people of any age, to earn whilst they learn. 
They have a wide variety of apprenticeship roles they are recruiting for now.
Find out more about Hut Group apprenticeship vacancies
The site shows vacancies from all over the UK, as well as lots of vacancies in Manchester. Click on "load more opportunities" to view lots of apprenticeship vacancies in Manchester.

Partner Bulletins

Age Friendly Newsletter
You can sign up to receive the Age Friendly Manchester Newsletter.
(Click on the link and choose 'News and events for older people') 

Business and IP Centre Manchester
Sign up, or see recent newsletters by visiting Business and IP Centre Manchester newsletter sign up page.

Forever Manchester
Go to Forever Manchester for more information about this Greater Manchester charity, and to sign up for their mailing list 

End the Fear newsletter
Greater Manchester Against Domestic Abuse with End The Fear Bulletin

Greater Manchester Poverty Action
Sign up for their newsletter

Greater Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisations (GMCVO)
Sign up for one or all of the GMCVO newsletters:
GMCVO eBulletin, Ambition for Ageing eBulletin, Ambition for Ageing Working Potential eBulletin, GM BME eBulletin, GM's Hidden Talent eBulletin, Health & Social Care Devolution eBulletin, Research eBulletin, and the Social Enterprise eBulletin

Manchester Community Central (MACC)
News and information for community and volunteer groups.
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NCVO
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