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Cost of Living Special

24 October 2022

Contents

• Cost of Living Support 
• Job Opportunities
• Apprenticeships & Traineeships
• Skills & Training 
• Build a Business
• Information for Jobseekers
• Information for Apprentices

Cost of Living Support

Cost of Living Advice Line, Manchester City Council

The advice line went live at 9am on 3 October

To support Manchester residents through the cost-of-living crisis, Manchester City Council will be providing an advice line that will offer:

1. Support with benefits and help with your rent (this is an existing offer made available through the contact centre)
2. Advice about debt and paying bills (this will be done in conjunction with Citizen Advice Manchester)
3. Food support (residents will receive a call back to understand their needs and connected into a local food offer)
4. Support getting online (residents will be linked in with the Council’s digital inclusion team)

Phone free 0800 023 2692. 
Open 9am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

The person you speak to will have access to language line for residents whose first language is not English

Sign Video will also be available

Online
Fill in the online form on manchester.gov.uk/helpinghands 

Look on manchester.gov.uk/helpinghands for advice on the cost of living crisis.

Cracking Good Food 
Community Lunch & Learns
Tuesday lunchtimes from 12pm to 1pm
Brunswick Church, Brunswick Street, M13 9SX

• Weekly drop-in café from 12pm to 1pm at Brunswick Church, M13 9SX
• Free healthy, hearty meals (pay-as-you-feel option which will support extra provision for Christmas at last café session on 21 December if people do choose to contribute)
• Social eating time; opportunity to meet other local people and strengthen local ties
• Opportunity to find out more about the wide range of activities and community support offered by the Brunswick Community
• Cracking Good Food team will share a skill or recipe over lunchtime throughout lunch, and take any questions on budget cooking, minimising fuel use and nutrition to support people to eat well.

The venue is a church building, all people are very welcome and a diverse range of people attend and volunteer at the church

Free Weekly Community Meals
The Cracking Good Food team, supported by their volunteers, will be cooking, packing, and delivering 80 meals each Wednesday from the kitchen at Brunswick Church, Ardwick starting Wednesday 5 October to 21 December.

• Meal priority will be given to hospital discharge patients
• Remaining meals will be delivered to other referrals, including anyone experiencing food poverty or struggling to eat well

Email gemma@crackinggoodfood.org for a referral form or more information

Citizens Advice Household Support 
Citizens Advice Manchester currently have a pot of funding for Manchester residents who may be struggling financially. Families can receive support of up £100. There are no fixed criteria, and Citizens Advice will speak to residents directly to assess.  

GM Healthy Start Taskforce
Get help to buy food and milk
Help your family stay healthy and apply for your prepaid Healthy Start card
For more information and to apply to the NHS Healthy Start scheme, visit: www.healthystart.nhs.uk Or call the on 0300 330 7010

The Growth Company 
Max Your Money
The Growth Company are launching a new initiative to support GM residents with the cost of living crisis. Max Your Money allows residents to easily understand what services they offer which can help them maximise their income whether it is finding employment, securing an additional job, gaining new skills to secure a better job or accessing support to develop their business.

They are working with a partner network which includes Citizen’s Advice, Trussell Trust & GM Poverty Action who will promote their offer to their customers, many of whom are accessing advice services for the first time.

Lets Get Digital
As the cost of living crisis continues, the MCC Digital Inclusion team want to share the support they can offer to residents who are struggling.

From cheap laptops and PCs to free WiFi and smartphones, they can get the kit and data that residents need to get online and for those who need to boost their digital skills, there are many locations across the city offering free classes and drop ins. They have created this directory where you can filter by postcode or ward to find your nearest class.

They also offer free telephone support to people who have internet access at home, but don’t have the skills or confidence to use it effectively. To access this free support,  

Text: 07860 064128 or
Email: digitalinclusion@manchester.gov.uk

Digital exclusion is far more likely to affect those on low incomes, can cost 
households up to £560 per year from the missed savings of shopping and paying bills online, and will negatively affect earnings. People with higher digital skills earn 3-10% more than those with low skills, make greater savings online and can access public services more easily. They believe that digital inclusion is an essential part of the response to the cost-of-living crisis. Please get in touch or see our website to find out more: www.letsgetdigitalmanchester.com 

View this leaflet which shares QR codes to money saving apps and websites

Job Opportunities

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

Aspire Recruitment
View the latest Aspire Recruitment vacancies advertised on their website

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

Be Caring
Various vacancies
Be Caring regularly have vacancies in various sites in Manchester. They are often looking for care workers and drivers. Choose the site in the Locations drop down box and find your next job

Belong Didsbury
Various vacancies
Belong Didsbury is a community village in South Manchester with state of thenart 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.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT)
View all the Manchester University NHS vacancies here 

Here are a few tips to think about when completing the “Supporting Information” section of an application on the NHS Jobs site.

Age UK Manchester 
Various Job Opportunities 
Age UK Manchester is an independent charity, supporting older people across Manchester. With over 100 members of staff, they help thousands of local older people every year; providing information and advice, activities, events, and home support.

Age UK Manchester are recruiting for a variety of roles.

You can find more information on the vacancies and how to apply here  

Manchester City Council
Customer Service Adviser
They are looking for individuals who are passionate about delivering excellent customer services to their residents, visitors, businesses and partners.
Hours: 35 hours per week and 17.5 hours per week available 
Salary: £20,444 to £22,129 per annum
Closing date: 25 October

Manchester City Council
Facilities Assistant
You will provide a flexible, seamless, customer focused service undertaking a variety of tasks to a high quality standard to maintain a clean, safe and secure working environment for all visitors and employees.
Hours: 35
Salary: £19,264 to £20,043
Closing date: 26 October 

Gaddum
CMCP Support Worker
You will will have responsibility for delivering advice and
support to Manchester carers who contact the Manchester Carer's Contact Point (MCCP) and ensuring that they receive appropriate signposting or referrals. You will pay a key role in supporting carers to apply for relevant grants and financial assistance.
Gaddum Application for Employment form
Gaddum Demographic Monitoring form
Email the completed forms to HR@gaddum.org.uk
Fixed term contract to March 31 2023 with possibility of extension
Hours: 35
Salary: £22,183 a year, pro rata for contract
Closing date: 27 October, 12pm noon

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Newly Qualified Paramedic
You should be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. You should be able to develop and adapt to change. You should be able to work under pressure. You should be able to maintain confidentiality of information and deal with situations in a sensitive manner.
Hours: Full time
Salary: £27,055.00 to £32,934.00
Closing date: 28 October

Beaver Road Primary School
Lunchtime Organiser
You will be working mainly outdoors (except in poor weather) and dealing on occasion, with inappropriate or unsafe behaviours or other issues, including minor accidents and/or injuries.
Hours: 10
Salary: £18,698 to £18,887 per annum pro rata
Closing date: 28 October 

Manchester City Council
Social Worker Children with Disabilities
Are you passionate about improving children's lives? Would you like to be part of a change to develop a service to offer support to children with disabilities? They are looking for creative and engaging practitioners to champion their children and support the development of this new opportunity.
Hours: 35
Salary: £30,984 to £34,373
Closing date: 28 October

Sacred Heart RC Primary School
Catering Assistant
You will assist with the preparation, setting up and serving of meals. You will clean kitchen equipment and dining furniture. You will assist with the moving and setting up of dining furniture.
Hours: 16
Salary: £18,333 to £18,497 per annum pro rata
Closing date: 31 October 

Manchester Hospital School
Business Support Officer
You will manage pupil data, liaise with home schools and support the teachers and SLT with strong data management and general business support.
Hours: 35
Salary: £20,444 to £22,129 per annum pro rata
Closing date: 31 October 

Gaddum
Young Carers Outreach & Development Worker x 2
They are looking for Outreach & Development Workers who will ensure carers from a wide variety of backgrounds across all of Salford are aware of their rights and receive the support and services they need at the right time, and in appropriate places. 
Application form for Outreach and Development worker
Monitoring form for Outreach and Development worker
Hours: 35 hours per week with flexible working required to suit the needs of the role. 
Salary: £22,183 
Closing date:  31 October, 12pm noon.

Manchester City Council
Environmental Operative
You will provide a customer focused service, by dealing with customer enquiries and provide a public information service. Maintain equipment and undertake basic repairs when required. 
Hours: 35
Salary: £20,444 to £22,129 
Closing date: 1 November 

Get Staffed
Office Administrator
In this role the office administrator will be working as part of a wider Operations Support team ensuring the smooth running of the support services delivery to vulnerable young people. The role is varied and includes, ensuring keys to properties are stored, issued and returned correctly. Handling the company expense process, keeping spending and authorisation running smoothly. Auditing records to ensure their support and property activity is compliant with our organisation's standards.
Hours: 35
Salary: £22,172
Closing date: 2 November

Manchester City Council
Accommodation Support Worker
They are looking for an enthusiastic person who understands the problems faced by homeless people and is committed to providing high quality support service.
Hours: Full time
Salary: £23,023 to £25,927
Closing date: 3 November

Emerge Manchester
Warehouse Coordinator
You will work closely across teams and departments to ensure that all operational activities are completed to agreed schedules, and that food safety and H&S standards are met.
Please email recruitment@emergemanchester.co.uk for an application pack.
Hours: 37.5
Salary: Up to £12.84 per hour
Closing date: 4 November

Breaking Barriers
Employment and Integration Adviser
You will be enrolling new clients, managing a full caseload and delivering quality Information Advice and Guidance, alongside ongoing support.
Hours: 37.5 
Salary: £23,500 to £25,500
Closing date: 6 November

Webster Academy
SEND Teaching Assistant 
You should be passionate about education in an urban setting. Have high expectations and a moral commitment to learning, achievement and the creation of a rich learning environment. Have a minimum of NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification and/or experience.
Hours: 35
Salary: £19,264 to £20,043 per annum pro rata 
Closing date: 6 November 

Gaddum
CYP Bereavement Therapist
You will provide therapeutic support to CYP who have become stuck in their grieving process following the bereavement of a significant person. This will
include one to one work and occasional group work which will usually take place at the child’s school, community venue or remotely via telephone or
online video.
Application form for the CYP Bereavement Therapist
Monitoring form for the CYP Bereavement Therapist
Hours: 35
Salary: £24,982
Closing date: 10 November

Manchester Cathedral 
Cathedral Events Assistant
You will support the delivery of the programme of commercial and other public facing
Cathedral activities, including by liaison with event organisers, assistance with the
physical acts of setting up and dismantling of events as required.
Hours: Full time 
Salary: £22,000
Closing date: 14 November 

GMP
GMP are recruiting for Call Handlers, Dispatch Operators, Crime Recorders and Officers
Recruiting now until March 23 
A career in policing can be really rewarding, both for you as an individual and also for the communities you’ll serve.
Why join the Police? | Join The Police (joiningthepolice.co.uk)

NHS
Join their Community Diagnostic Care Navigator Team
Their brand new Community Diagnostic Care
Navigator Team for the MFT Community Diagnostics Centres (CDCs) has a variety of different opportunities on offer
Find out more about our various opportunities
at one of their upcoming Open Days:

• Wythenshawe Forum, 27 October
• Manchester Youth Zone, Harpurhey, 28 October

Manchester Employer Suite
Various Job Opportunities 14.10.22
Various Job Opportunities 14.10.22 (SWAP)
Manchester Employer Suite are running current Sector-based Work Academy Programmes (Pre Employment Training with Work Experience and a Guaranteed Job Interview)

Contact Manchester Employer Suite for further details on all opportunities: 0161 720 1401

Manchester International Festival/The Factory
Manchester International Festival currently have various job opportunities. 
Find out more
Current job openings - Manchester International Festival (mif.co.uk)

Please also see the Manchester International Festival section of the bulletin (keep scrolling down) for more information about the Manchester International Festival and The Factory

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

Coats4Kids 
They need donations of good quality coats and shoes of all sizes for primary school children
If you have items to donate, contact Michelle on 07940 758168 or
michelle.wright@onemanchester.co.uk

M-EET Your Match
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.

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)

Opportunities on Our Town Hall

A number of construction-focused opportunities are now becoming available, as well as work placements. These are being managed by The Works Manchester and Procure-Plus (see contact details below).

The Works Manchester and Procure-Plus

There are a number of construction focused vacancies in various trades on site that are suitable both for those with a CSCS card and for those looking to obtain one.

For candidates who already hold the CSCS card and are interested in accessing Manchester Town Hall construction apprenticeships and vacancies, or would like to train for the CSCS Health and Safety in Construction course, please contact:

The Works Construction Academy on 0161 359 3388 or email TheWorksManchester@gcemployment.uk 

Bree at Procure-plus on 07875588427 or email bree.adshead@procure-plus.com

Higher Level and Degree Apprenticeships

Amazing Apprenticeships have a new section to make it easier for you to find out about higher level and degree apprenticeships

Explore 220+ nationwide Higher and Degree apprenticeship vacancies in their latest  edition of the Higher & Degree listing 2022

Discover vacancy details from over 40 employers, including:

• Vacancy locations
• Salary information
• Direct application links

Intermediate and Advanced Level Apprenticeships

Freedman Frankl & Taylor
Apprenticeship Business Administration Assistant
Freedman Frankl & Taylor are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and hardworking individual, to join their busy accountancy practice, assisting in the back office with admin and secretarial work. Their busy accounts team are embracing ongoing technological changes accelerated by the pandemic. Therefore, you can expect lots of exposure and the opportunity to learn fast, supported by the team around you.
Annual wage £15,600
Total hours per week: 37.5
Closing date: 28 Oct 2022

Chorlton High School Academy
Apprentice Admin Assistant
They are looking for a confident, caring and organised person to join the team, with the ambition to become a successful School Administrator. You will be supported to complete a Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship with ongoing on the job learning.
Hours: 35
Salary: £20,258 to £20,422 per annum  
Closing date: 30 October 

Premier Foods
Apprentice Payroll Associate
Advanced apprenticeship (Level 3)
Their finance team adds value at every area of their business from marketing to manufacturing, and you will enable you to gain a real insight into one of the UK’s largest FMCG businesses. As an Apprentice Payroll Associate you will be processing weekly & monthly payrolls accurately for payment of 4500 Premier Foods colleagues.
Hours: 37.5
Salary: £19,000
Closing date:31 October 2022

The Aldermore Group
Junior Content Apprentice
Advanced apprenticeship (Level 3)
Aldermore Group are recruiting a Junior Content Producer to join their  team. You will be engaging with the business strategy and plans, enabling you to engage with and understand your role in supporting the delivery of the Group Communications teams’ business priorities both externally and internally. Developing and feeding into public relations campaigns to build, enhance and promote the brand.
Hours: 35
Salary: £23,000
Closing Date: 31 October 2022

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

Traineeships

The Growth Company
Traineeships
Their Traineeships are designed to prepare you for progression on to an apprenticeship or employment. You will develop the valuable skills that employers are looking for. You may also be eligible for up £75 per week whilst you are on your Traineeship.
Find out more Traineeships (gceducationandskills.ac.uk)

Community Renewal
Traineeship Scheme
Community Revival is offering a free course for 16 to 24-year-olds. It is geared towards NEET and SEND, providing students with resources that will assist them in entering the workforce.

It offers training in the following subjects:

• English
• Maths
• Digital Skills
• Customer Service
• Employability Skills

It also includes 70-hour work placement, that will end with a job interview. Students can choose the sector they work in, previous sectors include customer service, security, construction, and teaching assistants.

To be eligible, students must be unemployed or receiving a low income, and must have not completed any Level 3 qualifications
Email: sales.communityrevival@gmail.com

MU Foundation
Traineeships for 16 to 18 year olds
Get the skills, work experience and confidence you need to kickstart your career.
Continue your learning with a work-based programme of training designed to help develop the skills and experience needed to secure apprenticeships and employment.
All courses run for 6 months
Courses available:
Community Sports Coaching
Hospitality
Retail
Construction

For further information or to enrol please contact:
trainneeships@mufoundation.org

Skills and Training

Manchester Adult Education
Vocational and Professional Development Prospectus 2022/2023

Courses Booklet

Adult courses in:

• Adult/health and social care
• Health and wellbeing 
• Counselling
• Leadership and management 
• Early years
• Team leading  

Courses are free for people who are out of work and actively seeking employment.

If you are working and on a low income you may also qualify for free fees.

Skills and Training Starting Soon

The Starting Soon section includes all the offers in date order.
Keep scrolling to see the new content added in under the relevant date.

The Ongoing section has offers without specific dates attached. All new content will be at the top and the rest is in alphabetical order

The Science and Industry Museum
Manchester Science Festival
Friday 21 to Sunday 30 October
Manchester Science Festival returns with a programme featuring world premieres, inspiring experiences and entertaining events, all aimed at exploring what makes us human and asking the question, 'What does the future hold for humanity?'

From out of this world experiences and family fun, to world-premieres and after-hours adult events, there'll be something for everyone at this year's Manchester Science Festival.

Get hands-on with some of science's most cutting-edge developments, investigate the future of humanity and explore the role of cities like Manchester in creating the communities of tomorrow.

Prepare to get hands on, with your ears and hearts open, at the brand new headline exhibition, Turn It Up: The power of music. Discover how technological advancements continue to push the limits of music and explore the science of music's mysterious hold over us through intriguing objects, musical commissions and interactive activities and more.

Manchester City Council
Worried about the cost of living?

Ukrainian Centre, 26 October 12:30pm to 3:30pm
Miles Platting Library, 27 October 4pm to 7pm
Newton Heath Library, 31 October 4pm to 6:30pm

Get support and advice on:

• Reducing your household and energy bills
• Housing
• Debt advice
• Health and wellbeing

Manchester City Council 
Money Matters Roadshow
Manchester City Council’s Money Matters Team hit the road this autumn, armed
with tips and tricks to help residents with the cost of living crisis.
You can find them in the Our Manchester trailer:

• 27 October, 10am–2pm, outside yes, Briscoe Lane
• 7 November, 10am–2pm, The Welcome Centre, Cheetham Hill
• 21 November, 10am–2pm, Chatterbox Project, Booth Hall Road
  

BreakthroughUK
Our Manchester Disability, Equality and Inclusion Partnership (OMDEIP)
Friday 28 October at 1pm to 1:45pm
Over the course of the conversation, attendees will learn how they could develop their Disability Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Plans and improve opportunities for disabled people in Manchester. The event will be held through Eventbrite and a Teams link will be provided to attendees before the event.

The Yard Mcr
The Yard Sale
30 October

How to get involved:

1) Sell your stuff: book a car space or tabletop space

2) Book a ticket to attend, only £1!

3) Volunteer with them on the day.

4) Share your ideas for collaboration, email them at theyardmanchester@hotmail.com

Southway Housing Trust 
The Time is Now
Starting Monday 31 October between 10am to 12pm
Southway Housing Trust will soon be holding the next round of employability course “The Time is Now” beginning on Monday 31 October between 10am to 12pm.

The dates and content of the course are planned as follows;

• Monday 31 October: Confidence building
• Monday 7 November: Building or developing a CV
• Monday 14 November: Job searching and online applications
• Monday 21 November: Interview technique
• Monday 28 November: Goal setting and guests

If you feel you would benefit from attending the course, then please send your details to EmploymentSupportReferrals@southwayhousing.co.uk.

Catch22
Training and Work Experience Opportunity for Tech young people
1 November
Are you working with a young person that wants a Tech/IT role? Are they keen to receive training, work experience and opportunities to be enrolled onto apprenticeships with Salesforce?

The programme runs for 2 days a week for 2 weeks and is done completely remotely using Microsoft Teams. After completing the programme training with Catch 22 everyone will be eligible to have work experience (fully remote) with Salesforce, 3 days a week for 3 weeks. On completion they have the opportunity to go onto Salesforce Pathfinder scheme that will lead to further employment opportunities.

Entry Requirements

• Interested in a digital and tech industry
• 18 to 24 years
• Can not already have a degree
• Access to laptop/computer and headphones
• Not in Education or Employment
• Have the right to work within the UK
• Has a basic level of IT Skills

Anyone that you would like to refer please email meghan.dyer@catch-22.org.uk following details: Full Name, Age, Phone Number, Email Address 

Groundwork 
Money Matters
Tuesday 1 to Wednesday 2 November
Their money management programme offers insight, knowledge and the relevant skills to allow you to control your money and where it goes.

Low Carbon Careers course

Groundwork Greater Manchester are running a number of employment courses for people looking to start their career in the green economy (Retrofit, Natural Environment, Waste and Energy sector).

For unemployed GM residents aged 19+. Each person will undertake 3 to 4 weeks of classroom based learning followed by a 2 week work placement and 3 month support into employment by our dedicated employment coaches.

All Low Carbon Careers courses have embedded core framework

1. Level 1 Health and Safety
2. CSCS Green Card
3. Carbon Literacy (13) Carbon Literacy - YouTube
4. Level 1 Money Management
5. Level 1 Customer Service
6. Employability Skills
7. Employer Visits (Q&As, Site tours, Insight sessions)
8. Two-week work placement

To make a referral, please email Elizabeth.simon@groundwork.org.uk

Airport Academy

Initial assessments will take place on: 2 November at 10am and 23 November at
10am
The course includes
• NCFE qualification in E3 Employability & City & Guilds in E3 Customer Service
• CV writing
• Interview skills
• Access to positions with MAG
• Guaranteed interview with a specific employer

Initial assessments will take place on 7 November at
10am
The course includes:
• NCFE qualification in E3 Employability & City & Guilds in E3 Customer Service
• CV writing
• Interview skills
• Access to positions with IBIS
• Guaranteed interview with a specific employer

WEA
L3 Award in Education & Training
Starting 3 November
The L3 Award in Education & Training enables you to take the first steps to become a certified tutor within the adult education sector.

Contact their Manchester office on 0161 696 5474 or email manchesterskills@wea.org.uk to discuss your free eligibility

Lab Projects
Learn creative skills and meet new people!

LAB Project
Friday 4 November to Friday 18 November
Build confidence and feel inspired to move forward

Lab Wellbeing
Friday 25 November to Friday 2 December
Helping you cope even when things get tough

Standguide
Upcoming Standguide AEB Courses in November

IT User Skills Level 2 Online Course
Initial Assessment: Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 November

Skills for Logistics Level 1 Face-to-Face course in Manchester
Initial Assessment: Tuesday 8 November 1:30pm to 4pm

Understanding Autism Level 2 Online Course
Initial Assessment: Friday 4 and Monday 7 November

To sign up to any of the above courses contact 0161 881 4826 (option 5)

EQUANS
Green Careers Week 2022
Webinars will take place on Wednesday 9 November at 10am and 1pm.
Do you want to learn more about Green Careers? During Green Careers Week (7 to 11 November 2022) EQUANS are hosting a number of webinars where you will gain insight into Green Careers within the Construction industry.

Delivered by EQUANS Environmental Advisor Alex Falconer, the webinars will provide an overview of the UK’s net zero strategy, how the construction Industry will support the achievement of Net Zero and how EQUANS are approaching this, as well as looking at green skills, routes into the industry and green jobs within the sector.

The Growth Company
Take Over Shows with Unity Radio
Tune into their ‘Take Over Shows’ below between 1pm to 4pm.

• 9 November: celebrating Lifelong Learning Week
• 14 December: showcasing our Learner Support and
  Safeguarding offer
• 8 February: celebrating National Apprenticeship Week
• 8 March: celebrating National Careers Week
  

White Rose Beauty Colleges
VTCT Level 2 Diploma Beauty Therapy 
For 24 Weeks Commencing 10 November

Daytime course taking place 2 days per week, 9.30am to 4.00pm, will include: 

• Facials
• Manicures
• Pedicures
• Waxing
• Application of Make Up
• Tinting & Shaping of Brows
•  Eyelash Tinting

For more information about the course contact manchester@whiterosebeautycolleges.co.uk

WEA
Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness
Starting Thursday 10 November
Learn how to improve your own wellbeing and resilience in challenging
times, to support others with their mental wellbeing or to gain a
valuable qualification, and develop new skills to take the first steps
into voluntary or paid work in the mental health field

Back2Work Complete Training
DGV Driving Course CAT C /Class 2
Open Day will take place Monday 14 November
The LGV skills routeway course will train drivers to be able to drive professionally and gain their Category C (Class 2) license. Whether you have no experience in LGV driving but are looking to get a job in the industry, or you wish to expand your current LGV license then this could be the right course for you.

Generation

Analytics free online bootcamp
This programme starts in November
What they offer:

• Gain an industry-recognised qualification
• They’ll connect you to hiring employers
• 1:1 mentor and career support
• Practical and mindset skills
• Completely free training

Cyber Security free online bootcamp
14 November
What they offer: 

• Gain the technology and soft skills to access the UK’s fast growing tech sector
• Learn about Cyber Security and how to progress into Cyber Security roles
• They'll connect you to hiring employers
• 1:1 mentoring and career support

Catch22
TikTok Creative Academy
16 November

• Get insider tips from creative professionals
• 1 to 1 career coaching to help you plan your career
• In work support to help you settle into your new job

Ongoing 

WEA
Upcoming courses with WEA
For referrals please contact manchesterskills@wea.org.uk or ldale@wea.org.uk or call 0161 696 5472 for more information on the courses

Ambitious About Autism 
Latest Opportunities
Keep an eye on their website for the latest opportunities as they are working with employers to secure working placements for autistic young people. 

Be a Short Term Foster Carer
If you’ve worked with children with additional needs - we need your help!
Manchester City Council is recruiting shortbreak foster carers – people with experience of working with children who have a physical or learning disability.
You’ll help to look after a child in your own home between one
and four nights a month, helping to give their family a break.
Download the poster for Short Break Foster Carers

Foster now at manchester.gov.uk/fostering or call 0800 988 8931

Blue Apple Training
Health and Wellbeing Level 1
You will learn:

• The importance of mental and physical wellbeing
• Self-help techniques to improve your sense of wellbeing
• Strategies to help manage stress
• How the food you eat can affect your mood
• How to create a healthy & balanced diet
• The importance of alcohol awareness
• Where to get extra help & support

Ongoing courses

To find out the next course dates get in touch by ringing 0113 235 0722 or emailing:
admin@blueappletraining.com

Business Growth Hub 
Start Up Vision

Start Up Vision is a brand-new initiative, aimed at pre-start or early-stage businesses (less than 1 year old) based in Greater Manchester.

Programme participants will get fully funded access to practical, hands-on advice and support from an experienced business adviser. Together, you will develop a personalised action plan for your new business to enable you to take the next steps to success.

Where relevant, you could also gain access to funded training courses and workshops or practical ‘done for you’ support services.

Whether you want to learn more about business registration; cashflow management and book keeping; brand identity and marketing strategy; developing ecommerce capability; improving your social media skills; building a website; getting started with e-marketing; or something else, they want to help you gain the knowledge and skills you need to put your ideas into action.

Catch22
The Digital Edge Programme
The programme runs for 2 days a week for 4 weeks and is done completely remotely using Microsoft Teams.
This programme is funded by Microsoft that aims to help people between 18 and 45 into the Tech industry. After completing the programme you will then have access to
1 2 1 career coaching and in work support once they find employment.

Over the 4 week programme you will get vital employability skills training, insight into the digital and technology sector whilst doing practical activities and gain confidence in applying for digital apprenticeships or entry level IT roles, with the view of launching their career.

You should be:

• Interested in a digital and tech industry
• 18 to 45 years old
• Access to laptop/computer and headphones
• Based in Greater Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham and London
• Not in Education or Employment
• Have the right to work within the UK
• Have a basic level of IT Skills

The programme covers the different type of tech roles available in the industry, the different tech jargon terms, how to tailor a cover letter and CV to these specific positions and they even do group projects. Alongside their facilitators they do have guest speakers from Tech Apprenticeships providers, and Microsoft staff also speak to the group about the tech industry.

Digital Edge Flyer (image)

If you are interested fill in the Catch 22 Digital Contact form

Anyone that you would like to refer please email meghan.dyer@catch-22.org.uk with the following details: Full Name, Age, Phone Number, Email Address

Citizens Advice Household Support 
Citizens Advice Manchester currently have a pot of funding for Manchester residents who may be struggling financially. Families can receive support of up £100. There are no fixed criteria, and Citizens Advice will speak to residents directly to assess.  

Code Nation
Coding and Cyber Security training courses

Creative Aging Development Agency (CADA) website
CADA is England’s new national development agency for creative ageing. Their aims are to:

Challenge ageism in the arts and heritage sectors and in society more widely

Celebrate and champion the cultural contribution of older people 

Lead a fundamental rethink and reflection on ageing and creativity

Harness collective energy and impact to support systemic change

Keep an eye out on the CADA website for news and events and to read about the

Greater Manchester Culture Champions project.

Cybercrime Programme for Businesses
This programme from the Cyber Resilience Centre, supports GM Businesses.
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

Digital Advantage and SENDCode
GM Supported Digital Work Hub 
Do you know young people with SEND who are either not in education, employment and training, or at risk of becoming so?  Ones who are interested in digital but need a flexible and understanding approach to help them get back into education, training or the work place?

The course’s are for young people with SEND who are either not in education, employment and training, or at risk of becoming so. If you require any further information

Please contact Rav at rav@digitaladvantage.org.uk or call 07801 542286.

Digital Advantage
DISC (Digital Inc. Specialist College)
They have both full and part-time opportunities for 6 to 12 months agency work experience in their Manchester city centre workspace. DISC will be opening its doors to support young people with a flair for digital and creative technology to prepare for adulthood and employment. Over the course of their time, the groups will develop their digital and creative work-based skills, improve their confidence and employability prospects and be supported into an apprenticeship, employment, self-employment or other positive destinations.

FastFutures
Fast Futures is fully online, and is a mix of self-paced learning, live classes and virtual mentoring for young people age 18 to 24.

It lasts for 12 weeks and you'll need to have 10 to 12 hours a week to commit to the programme. The programme will help you to sharpen your employability skills, get a first-class CV, give you career guidance from business experts and help you to be a standout candidate.

Module 1: Unlocking the power of data

Module 2: Marketing made easy 

Module 3: Finance fundamentals 

Module 4: Working with great teams 

Module 5: Adapt and innovate 

Throughout: Personal growth and diversity & inclusion modules. 

As well as mentoring from one of our partners, you'll get to join insight sessions into what it's like to work at our partner organisations, and so much more! 

Find out more about FastFutures

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.

Flourish
How To Festival - helping make social change
Social change makers and would be social entrepreneurs are invited to take part in the How to Festival organised by Flourish Together CIC and partners. How To is a unique pick-and-mix festival of webinars, information, inspiration and resources designed and led by women changemakers to support and inspire social and community enterprises and others leading social change. 

Between 31 March and 31 December 2022, you can access over 40 webinars of bite-sized learning sessions around health and wellbeing, creative and digital skills and running a social enterprise. Plus, you can attend quarterly in person networking events in Manchester.

Free for unemployed people and Kickstarters; £25 for employed people but discounted when booking multiple staff.

Visit www.howtofestival.org.uk for details and booking links or email nickala@flourishtogether.org.uk if you would like to sponsor places or host a webinar.

Get started with your new device 
Manchester's buzz Health and Wellbeing service have created 8 easy to follow guides to help you get started with using your new smartphone or tablet. There are versions in English, Farsi, Urdu, Arabic, Polish and Romanian.

Gligan Fitness
Are you interested in a Level 2 Fitness Instructor course?
Gligan Fitness work with Manchester Active and are offering FREE courses for 16 to 24 year olds who are not currently in college or training! Course dates will be announced after you have signed up.
If you are interested, Contact Hannah at:
hannah@gliganfitness.co.uk or call 07577477921

GMCA and Stay Nimble
Friendly career support for over 50s
Are you over 50 and need help figuring out your next work move, or finding a path to better-paid work? You may be eligible for free 6 hours online support from a qualified career coach, if you're aged 50+ and:

• are in receipt of one or more of: Universal Credit (UC), Job Seeker's Allowance (JSA), Employment Support Allowance (ESA), Housing Benefit, Child Tax Credit (CTC), Working Tax Credit (WTC) or Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
• earn less than £25,000 per year or less than £14.00 per hour

With dedicated coaching time and an easy to use website, you will have help to understand your strengths and skills, build confidence and be inspired to explore future career goals.

Good Jobs Project
The Good Jobs Project will support Greater Manchester (GM) participants. They will raise awareness of local job opportunities and provide information, advice, guidance, training, and job brokerage – placing residents into work through a range of opportunities within the North Manchester area, as well as with established employers

They are making their way North Manchester outwards so please feel free to refer your service users, customers, clients, and community contacts to them.
Eligibility
Ages 16+ and all abilities and stages of development welcomed. GM residents and those who have established right to work and right to remain status.

They are excited to work with your organisation and be part of the ever changing for good communities. Download the Good Jobs Project Fact Sheet for more info

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.

Green Employment and Skills Partnership (GESP)
Fully funded green employment opportunities
One Manchester can offer funding to Manchester based employer hosts, to create and test new Green Employment roles.  The project is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Community Renewal Fund.

The Green Employment and Skills Partnership (GESP) project will create a total of 125 supported green jobs in areas such as sustainability, retrofit, construction, environmental management, recycling & reuse, renewable energy, and electric vehicles. This programme can also support a wider range of roles that can demonstrate a link to the environment and carbon reduction.

Supported green jobs will be of 3 to 6 months in duration and funded by One Manchester as part-time flexible job placements (15 hours per week) paid at Real Living Wage. Recruitment will be targeted to individuals who are unemployed, and who face barriers to employment.

Individuals recruited to the roles will benefit from additional support from a Green Employment Coach providing, employment support, coaching, and referral into aligned training offers. 

If you are an employer and want to express an interest please email greenemployment@onemanchester.co.uk or for further details visit 

One Manchester Green Employment and Skills

Groundwork
Two Week Pre Employment Course
Groundwork Greater Manchester are running a two week pre employment course for people looking to start their career in the green economy.  Those who complete this programme will receive support from our dedicated employment coaches and we will guarantee interviews for current Groundwork vacancies.  

• Community Engagement Worker (1 vacancy for people with a Manchester postcode)

• Environmental Project Support Officer (1 vacancy for people with a Manchester postcode)

• Urban Ranger (3 roles available for young people aged 17 - 25)

• Trainee Green Doctor (1 role available for a young person aged 17 - 25)

The programme will include: 

·      Level 1 Health and Safety qualification

·      Carbon Literacy Certificate 

·      Money Management qualification  

·      Level 1 Customer Service qualification  

·      Introduction to sustainable practices  

·      Additional short accredited courses linked to current job opportunities  

·      Industry insight sessions involving external agencies and employers  

·      Core Employability skills 

Find out more about Groundwork on their website 

Hospitality Skills Academy for young people
The Hospitality Skills Academy is a ‘one-stop’ shop of training and support; working with quality assured partners, who bring to the table their own expertise.
Through their work with young people and the next generation of employees, they can ensure that this vibrant, creative industry, is recognised for the exciting opportunities it can offer for career progression.

They also have their Skills Support for Growth programme for 15 to 24 year olds in Manchester; the programme is led by the young person to develop their pathway into EET with support from Sarah who is their Young Persons Engagement and Progression Coach.

As well as the intensive 1:1 support, SSG offers access to a variety of training, placement and qualification opportunities across Manchester.

They'd love you to join them! Contact them today to book your place:
gyfs@onemanchester.co.uk
0161 230 1057

Hospitality Skills Academy flyer
Hospitality Skills Academy website
Skills Support for Growth postcard

Juniper Training
Drop in and see them on Tuesdays 1pm to 3pm or call to book an appointment.
They support school leavers who are looking for a kick start to their career. They have a number of vocational pathways, traineeships, study programmes or apprenticeships that can improve the chances of gaining a real job, whilst earning qualifications

See the Juniper Training website or phone 0161 481 3343 for more info

Let's Get Digital 

Manchester City Council
Our Manchester VCS Grants Programme 
Open for applications until 5pm on Monday 10 October 2023
The purpose of this grant programme is to support and invest in a healthy and thriving local voluntary sector, so that it can continue to support Manchester’s residents and focus on what the sector excels at in addressing some of the city’s highest priorities.

Macc, the city's infrastructure organisation are on offer to provide advice and guidance on applications.

Manchester Museum In Partnership with Southway Housing Trust
Grey On Green
Are you 50 years old or over? Do you love and care about nature and the environment? You could make a real difference to the future of our planet.
The Grey On Green project will explore the contributions older people make to a sustainable world. Workshops will take place that will see people over-50 sharing sustainable everyday habits and discussing their thoughts on the future. 

Mantra Learning
The Job Gym Podcast
The Job Gym Podcast offers motivational tips and inspirational stories, empowering people to build a brighter future for themselves. Through their fully-funded programmes they help thousands each year gain new skills and seek fulfilling employment across Greater Manchester. They post weekly episodes featuring different guests, from tutors, learners, to industry specialists, each sharing insight that will help listeners succeed.

The Job Gym Podcast YouTube
The Job Gym Podcast Spotify 

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.

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.

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.

NatWest CareerSense

NatWest CareerSense is currently offering two workshops that will help your students explore different career pathways, and help them build upon their transferable skills.

CareerSense Exploration Workshop
The CareerSense Exploration Workshop is a free learning resource focused on employability skills and building students’ career confidence, designed for students in Year 9/S3 and upwards.

CareerSense Dream Bigger
The CareerSense Dream Bigger workshop has been designed to get students to ‘Dream Bigger’ by developing their skills and resilience, helping them to level up their transferable skills for the future world of work, designed for young people aged 16-18.

Find Your Potential
In addition to the Exploration Workshop and CareerSense Dream Bigger Workshop, NatWest CareerSense also offers a tool called ‘Find Your Potential’. This online tool will help you better understand your skills and motivations through a series of easy questions. On completion of the tool, you’ll get a report that includes some example job types in their sector too. The Find Your Potential tool can be found on the homepage of mycareersense.com where you’ll also find other learning resources. 

For more information about NatWest CareerSense email careersense@nationalschoolspartnership.com or call 020 3196 6256.

NCA
Are you looking for a job, training or volunteering?
Join the Northmoor Community Hub Wednesday mornings 10am to 1pm
Job club is a free service for people who are looking for a job, training or volunteer roles. They offer support with creating and updating CV’s alongside searching and  applying for jobs. Job club can also offer support to those looking for training and volunteering opportunities which can then help with employment.

Northmoor Community Centre
Next Step project
Face-to-face appointments for anyone aged 16+ for support with:

• Benefits (including Universal Credit, Child Benefit, PIP)
• Housing (including Manchester Move)
• Jobs and CVs
• Online Courses
• Computer Support

To book:
Call, text, email or pop in to book an appointment during their opening hours:
Monday: 10am to 1pm
Tuesday: 10am to 1pm
Wednesday: 4pm to 7pm
Thursday: 10am to 1pm
Friday: 10am to 1pm

Northmoor Hub, 103 Northmoor Road, Longsight, Manchester M12 5RT
0161 248 4170 / 07458 300 781 / susan@northmoorcommunity.org

One Manchester 
Placement opportunities 

One Manchester have various placement opportunities on the Hospitality Employability Programme:

The programme is 10 weeks with an 8 week work experience placement within the hospitality industry. The hours are flexible, depending on the YP and can vary from 4-12 hours per week. The aim of the programme is to give YP the opportunity to learn new skills and gain transferable skills to take onto future employment. Criteria is 16-25 years old, NEET or at risk of becoming NEET. If someone is working or studying part time up to 16 hours and want to gain skills they can come on the programme.

If you are interested in any of the placements or want more information please email clare.pritchard@onemanchester.co.uk

One Manchester
Skills Support for Growth
Do you work with young people aged 15 to 24?
One Manchester now have a tailored and flexible service to work with young people. Their support looks to offer a positive step towards employment, apprenticeships, traineeships or further education. The Skills Support for Growth (SSG) service includes:

• One-to-one advice, guidance and employment support
• Work experience in various sectors such as catering, retail, creative, 
  construction and grounds maintenance
• Accredited training suited to the individual
• Confidence and skills training
• Support to make the transition to mainstream education or employment easier

Skills Support for Growth website

One Manchester 
Step into Green Employment
Are you currently not in employment, looking for work, aged 50+, disabled, a lone parent or from an under-represented group? If so, they would like to support you in your next steps back into employment and get a taste of one of the region’s fastest growing sectors.

The target is to become a zero-carbon city by 2038. That’s why they’re excited to be providing opportunities for you to gain skills, experience and knowledge in the
green sector and move into jobs of the future. 

They are offering you fully paid work, with a “green” related organisation, at the
Real Living Wage.

 Green Employment and Skills | One Manchester programme. 

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

Prince's Trust Team Programme
Boost your confidence, meet new friends, gain new skills and progress on to work or further study.

For 16 to 25 year olds who are not in employment, education or training. You can study in Wythenshawe or across Greater Manchester, on this 12 week programme.

More info and to register for the Prince's Trust Team Programme

Scope
Individual Pathway of Support
Scope provide employment advice to disabled people wherever they are on their journey into work, you could be looking for volunteering to gain that first step or be looking for a new paid opportunity . Each person who joins the service will have support from an Employment adviser for up to 13 weeks to support them to reach their employment goal which could be by;

• identifying their strengths and transferable skills
• developing confidence and job skills like time management
• reviewing their CV to meet your employment goals
• how and where to look for jobs
• mock interviews
• how to talk to your employer about their impairment and reasonable adjustments

You will have access to their selection of training modules and their online job board, which has exclusive vacancies from partner organisations, recruiters, and employers who are committed to employing more disabled people.
 
The Service is free and open to people who are:

• disabled or have an impairment or condition
• living in Greater Manchester
• aged 16 and over

Starting Line pre employment training course
Scope are here to support and work with people with any disability, learning difficulty, mental health condition (e.g. anxiety, depression), physical impairment, sensory impairment, or long term health condition, and anybody who is neurodivergent, including autistic people.
This service is most suitable for people who haven't worked before or not worked for a long time and are not currently working. Starting Line is a 7 week group course, covering a range of modules in pre employability skills, combined with one to one tailored support and guidance. Upon completion of the course, customers can expect to finish with; goal setting skills, an updated and improved CV, interview skills, sector specific job search knowledge, and guidance on how to talk about their disability / health condition. Customers will also have a weekly one to one with their employment adviser.
To refer, just visit Scope's website and complete the online form

Serco and Skills for Growth
Digital Careers Upskill Programme
Free training opportunity for employed people in Greater Manchester!
If you work in Greater Manchester’s digital, creative and tech industry, or would like to, you could benefit from new, fully-funded training through Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s Skills for Growth programme.

The Digital Careers Upskill Programme will support both people currently working in the digital field to upskill their existing knowledge base in order to progress, as well as re-skilling individuals working across different sectors who would like to get into a digital-focused career.

All partners supporting Serco have individual specialisms and will support learners to gain technical skills in a number of fields including cyber security, 3D printing, UX, web development, cloud engineering and more.

More information about the Digital Careers Upskill Programme

Partners can use the DCUP Serco.png image to help promote the offer along with the sample tweets in the Digital Careers Upskill Programme info document

Screen Manchester
Crew & Facilities Service
Due to the region’s ever-growing popularity from indigenous, national and International productions, there is increasing demand for experienced local crew and facility companies. To meet this demand, Screen Manchester is delighted to announce the creation of a regional Crew and Facilities service.

Their aim is to provide an essential database resource for production companies looking to hire experienced locally based freelance crew and source facilities across Manchester and the wider region. Whatever the size or genre of production, Screen Manchester will help source the right people to enable your shoot to run smoothly and successfully.

They would now like to invite experienced production freelancers and facility companies to register here in order to be included within their database. By joining you will be supporting the growth and connectivity of our regional network.

Some of the productions that Screen Manchester has supported include The Crown, It’s A Sin, Coronation Street, Brassic, Cold Feet, Peaky Blinders, Safe, The A Word, A Very English Scandal and Morbius and we look forward to showcasing to new productions the world class talent and services our region has available.

For Productions interested in searching their database please note they will be launching the ‘live’ search element soon, in the meantime if you would like to contact to their crew and facilities manager to discuss your requirements, please  visit the Screen Manchester website

SharpFutures
Digital Youth Hub
Do you know someone who has recently completed their exams, graduated or is looking to develop new creative digital skills & switch career? If so then join the Digital Youth Hub, a new free to join creative skills project SharpFutures is working with in partnership with the DWP.

The Digital Youth Hub has been created to assist 18-24 year olds in Greater Manchester to develop their digital skills, signpost career opportunities and prepare them for the world of work across a free six week course.

Applications are open now: Apply for the Digital Youth Hub 

Find out more about SharpFutures

Skills for Growth - SME Support
Skills for Growth SME Support is a fully funded skills consultation service tailored to helping SMEs up-skill their employees and improve productivity.

Skills Toolkit
Free courses are available through an online platform launched by the government. 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.

Skill Up Workshops
Are you looking to develop your Digital Skills?
Would you like to access services, connect with others, learn how to use particular devices and apps, save money or improve your employment prospects?

Skill Up workshops can help you!

Day: Every Tuesday morning

Time: 10am to 12.15pm. Drop-in anytime

Location: North City Library, 931 Rochdale Rd, Manchester, M9 4AF

You do not need to have digital skills to attend these workshops. All abilities are welcome.

Call Kate on 07814 041432 for more information.

Smart Works Greater Manchester
Support for unemployed women
Are you an unemployed woman and would benefit from some free support in securing a job interview, or succeeding at your upcoming job interview? Then Smart Works Greater Manchester is for you. Smart Works is a female employment charity that provides free styling and coaching services for interview and job success.

They offer personalised one to one Career Coaching to support you in identifying tangible next steps to secure a job interview.

If you have an upcoming job interview, they offer an Interview Styling and Coaching service. You will receive a complete, high-quality interview outfit and accessories (yours to keep) and personalised one to one interview coaching to help you succeed at your interview.

On successfully gaining employment, they'll welcome you back to build a capsule wardrobe ready to start your new job (yours to keep).

All their services are free of charge and can be delivered in-person at their Stockport Centre, or remotely through on-line coaching and clothing parcels directly sent to you.

For more information or for a referral, please contact them with a name, contact details, and the desired appointment type to: 0161 974 0669 or greatermanchester@smartworks.org.uk

If you’re working with women supporting them into employment please get in touch with the Smart Works Greater Manchester team to discuss working collaboratively at greatermanchester@smartworks.org.uk

Sow The City
Courses in green skills and sustainability
Want to work in nature? Gain unique skills and jumpstart your green career with Sow The City's free sustainability courses running throughout autumn and winter.

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

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 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 can provide you with:

• Initial face to face virtual training to gain an introduction into health and social care
• A placement with a reputable social care employer keen to welcome you into their team.

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 Digital Careers
Upskill Programme
The Digital Careers Upskill Programme offers employees and businesses in
Greater Manchester access to fully funded digital skills courses.
This programme is being delivered as part of the Skills for Growth fund managed
by Greater Manchester Combined Authority and funded by the European Social
Fund, which means there is no cost to employees or businesses.

The Growth Company 
Max Your Money
The Growth Company are launching a new initiative to support GM residents with the cost of living crisis. Max Your Money allows residents to easily understand what services they offer which can help them maximise their income whether it is finding employment, securing an additional job, gaining new skills to secure a better job or accessing support to develop their business.

They are working with a partner network which includes Citizen’s Advice, Trussell Trust & GM Poverty Action who will promote their offer to their customers, many of whom are accessing advice services for the first time.

The Manchester College’s Prince’s Trust 
TEAM programme
If you’re aged 16 to 25, not in employment or education the Prince’s Trust Team programme is for you. Team will boost your confidence, develop your skills & enable you to progress onto further study or a career. Delivered face to face in the classroom and out in the local community, you’ll have the chance to:

• Take on a local community project & make a positive difference
• Take part in an action packed residential
• Get 2 weeks work experience
• Develop your interview skills & build an impressive CV
• Boost your confidence ready for taking the next step

Transform Programme
Are you based in the Greater Manchester area and currently unemployed, at risk of redundancy or considering returning to work after a break?
Transform is a government-funded programme, focused on supporting individuals to
find rewarding careers in the Further Education (FE) sector. For those who do not see
teaching, or working in another role in FE, as the right choice for them, they will be
supported to look at other options, which could include alternative employment or
further study/training.

Transform Information flyer

If you are unsure if you are eligible, please visit www.transformprogramme.org, contact them by email at enquiries@transformprogramme.org or call 0333 090 5380 . Otherwise please apply by completing the short Transform application form.

Volunteer to become a Reading Coach - helping adults with reading
Read Easy UK is a registered charity that works through affiliated local groups to provide one-to-one reading coaching to adults, using trained volunteers. As a volunteer Reading Coach you will receive training, to introduce you to some of the issues faced by adults with reading problems and how to use the Reading manuals. You and your matched reader will then choose an approved venue to meet.
Download the Reading Coach Job Description
Apply to be a volunteer Reading Coach
Contact: mcnrecruiter@readeasy.org.uk

WEA
Upcoming courses with WEA
For referrals please contact manchesterskills@wea,org.uk or call 0161 696 5474

WeFindAnyLearner
Up-skill Yourself Or Your Team At No Cost
Thanks to government funding, WeFindAnyLearner can provide you or your team with free nationally accredited distance learning courses. These courses are a way to improve personal development, confidence and improve your CPD in the comfort of their own home or workplace. The courses take around 30 hours in total to complete and you will be awarded a nationally recognised certificate from TQUK, CACHE, or NCFE at the end of the course. You will also have online or over the phone tutor support throughout your learning journey. 

To be eligible, learners just need to be:

• Over 19 as of the 31st of August 2021
• Living in England
• Not on an Apprenticeship

For further information please call a member of the team on 01226 958 888. Or you can register your interest online here

We Love MCR Charity 
Manchester’s Rising Stars Fund
We Love MCR's Manchester’s Rising Stars Fund is unique. It supports ambitious 15 to 22 year olds experiencing financial disadvantage to achieve their potential by funding vital equipment, training and resources to enable them take their next steps to success in Work, Qualifications or Entrepreneurship, via grants of up to £5,000. 

Basic Criteria for applicants:

• Aged 15 to 22 (or up to 25 with lived experience of homelessness) 

• Need to live in Manchester City Council boundaries (exemptions apply for Manchester's LAC)

• Must have a clear and realistic ambition around employment, education, training or entrepreneurship.  

• Must demonstrate inability to access funds themselves due to personal/family circumstances

White Rose Beauty College Manchester
White Rose Beauty College Manchester 

White Rose Beauty Colleges Manchester are currently offering a fast-track Level 2 Diploma in Hair & Media Make Up Studies, enrolling now. This course is a day course over 5 days with 2 days in college 9.30am to 4.00pm and 3 days via their Virtual Learning Platform supported by their Tutors and will be completed by the end of Summer.

VTCT Level 2 Diploma Hair & Media Make Up
Units covered in this course are make up application, photographic Make Up, shaping and colouring of brows, tanning and the art of dressing hair.

White Rose Beauty College have had enquiries from Ukrainian Beauty Therapists / Nail Technicians with either no qualifications at all, or the qualifications that they do have are not recognised in the UK.  The Fully Funded Level 2 Diploma Courses they are offering Fully Funded, will enable them to work in the UK and are internationally recognised. 

For more information please email manchester@whiterosebeautycolleges.co.uk.

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

Build a Business

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.

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

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.

BEE Net Zero
BEE Net Zero is a new resource for small to medium size businesses (SMEs) to support Manchester's goal to become the easiest place in the UK to be a green business. Access advice and finance through their Business Support & Funding finder or check out the other sections, all to help you and your business move towards net zero.

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

PeoplePlus
Self-Employment Provision
This 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

Starting or running your own business?
Help with moving from benefits to work
The government has advice to help you start your own business, or develop your existing business if you’re already self-employed.
Find out more at your local job centre.

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
Employ GM helps individuals and employers who have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. They are here to support those individuals who have lost their job, want to upskill, or who are simply looking for advice on changing careers.

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.

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 features everything you need to start or progress your career in hospitality, including useful information about the industry, practical careers advice, free skills training, financial and well-being support and access to more than 30,000 live jobs and apprenticeships.

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.

Manchester International Festival 

Manchester International Festival (MIF) is on an exciting journey to becoming The Factory – a new organisation with a simple but ambitious vision:  To Invent Tomorrow Together. Launched as the first large-scale international arts festival to focus exclusively on commissioning and premiering ambitious new international work, in 2023 we will open our landmark new space in the heart of the city, as well as continuing to deliver the citywide Festival every other year. Building on the success of the Festival and Manchester’s unmatched history of invention, The Factory will reach across the world, physically and digitally, with extraordinary new work, and an inventive, empowering approach to co-creation, research and training. Through art, music and culture, in digital and physical space, our mission is to create the meeting points between imagined futures and real lives.

As we move forwards on our journey towards becoming The Factory, we want to bring together a talented team of people, reaching out into every corner of Manchester and harnessing the talent and energy that is found across the city and beyond.

Please see the Manchester International Festival website to find out more information.

Latest Job Vacancies 

Event Sales Manager
Hours: Full time
Salary: £35,000 to £42,000
Closing date: 9 November

Event Sales Coordinator
Hours: Full time
Salary: £25,000 to £28,000
Closing date: 9 November

Membership Coordinator
Hours: Full time
Salary: £25,000 to £28,000
Closing date: 13 November

Keep up with the latest job opportunities: 
Current job openings - Manchester International Festival (mif.co.uk)

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