Ongoing
 Manchester Local Offer Drop in
Friendly and informal, Early Help Send Drop Ins are a great way to get good information & advice about special educational needs and disability (SEND) issues. There's lots of providers represented
View the next early help send drop in dates
Welcome To Manchester Local Offer
The Welcome menu tells you about them and what they offer, including their online directory and how to get involved and have your say. There is also guidance for new parent carers, answering some of your common questions.
Their Local Offer SEND Information Hub
You can find a wide range of information through their Local Offer SEND Information Hub. It covers education, stuff to do, grants, household matters, sources of support and much more.
Search The Local Offer Online Directory
Their online directory has information on what is available locally for SEND families in the city of Manchester. Start your search on the main Local Offer page. If you would like guidance on searching, see 'Using Our Online Directory' on the Welcome To Manchester Local Offer.
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.
Catch22
The Digital Edge Programme
2 days a week for 4 weeks and is done completely remotely using Microsoft Teams.
The programme is funded by Microsoft and 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
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.
Flexible Digital Internship
Do you have a special educational needs & disability (SEND)? Was full time education a challenge to navigate? Want to design websites, make films or learn graphic design? Then find out how 19 to 30 year old Manchester residents with SEND can join a team to develop their skills and take steps to find a career in digital.
Emerge 3Rs
Give and Gain Work Skills Programme
This is a free 8 week employability training programme. The programme is for 16 to 35 year olds who want to give their CV a boost by showing they have recent practical work experience. It’s a positive step in gaining transferable skills and improving employability. The course is part time (9am to 4:30pm, 2 days a week) with travel expenses reimbursed and lunch provided.
They hold drop in sessions each Monday and Wednesday between 11:30am to 1pm at Maynard House. New Smithfield Market. Openshaw. M11 2WJ Or to register, call them on 0161 223 8200 Option 6 or Email: liz@emergemanchester.co.uk
GC Education and Skills
Developed by the Government as part of the Lifetime Skills Guarantee, Skills Bootcamps are being delivered in partnership with GC Education & Skills to help people gain skills for life, help support skills demands in their local area, and ultimately to help people get a better job.
From Content Marketing and Brand Design, to Construction Multi Trade and Green Technology, find the perfect Skills Bootcamp for you or your team.
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
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.
Skills Support for Growth programme for 15 to 24 year olds in Manchester
This 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 website
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.
NatWest CareerSense
Resources for Teachers
NatWest CareerSense is offers 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.
NHS
Are you interested in an NHS career?
Dependent on your skills, experience and chosen career pathway; we can support you with
- Application and interview Workshops
- 1-2-1 sessions
- Employability programmes
- Traineeships
- Work Experience
- Work Placements
Get in touch:
employability@mft.nhs.uk
Requirements
- Under 30
- Looking for a new career
- Right to Work in the UK/ able to provide ID
- Some departments require
Functional Skills Level 1
E-mail them with your details and our team will contact you to discuss further
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
Young People
One Manchester have lots of opportunities for teenagers and children to take part in activities and learn new skills, working alongside fantastic partners across the city. If you are a parent, teacher or group leader and would like to find out how to get involved contact michelle.wright@onemanchester.co.uk or call 07940 758168.
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
Reform Radio
FutureYou Mentoring
This is all about helping unemployed, young people aged 18 to 24 progress. It’s designed to give the support needed to achieve goals, whether that be progressing into education, employment or training. Young people will be quickly assigned a mentor who will be primary contact during the FutureYou programme. The mentor will dedicate time to them to understand current circumstances, goals and any concerns young people may have. Young people will have weekly contact and monthly reviews with their mentor to ensure they have the support needed to keep progressing.
Together with their mentor, young people will create a personalised plan of action to help move into the education, training or employment that’s right for them. Every step counts, with constant opportunities to review and track progress and achievements; and make any changes that are needed along the way.
SharpFutures
Digital Youth Hub
Are you aged 18 to 25, live in Greater Manchester and want to develop your creative and digital skills?
Then sign up to the Digital Youth Hub today! It offers an initial course of online workshops to equip you with the key skills to help you find employment and gives you access to their ‘Opportunities Hub’, an up-to-date resource listing training and jobs across Greater Manchester.
You will also be able to take part in live workshops, masterclasses and skills development sessions, build your digital CV and have one to one sessions with a talent manager to help you with the next stage of your career.
The Digital Youth Hub is located at The Sharp Project in Newton Heath and you’ll be able to work from there whilst you complete the course.
Applications are open now: Apply for the Digital Youth Hub
Find out more about SharpFutures
The Manchester College and 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
The WOW Show
The WOW Show is a 30 minute fast moving interactive magazine show aimed at creating real life encounters which give young people fresh perspectives on the world of work.
Their teams have been filming around the country hearing directly from apprentices and trainees about the fascinating and varied opportunities in the construction sector.
Teachers - The WOW Show
Construction Special - The WOW Show
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:
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Aged 15 to 22 (or up to 25 with lived experience of homelessness)
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Need to live in Manchester City Council boundaries (exemptions apply for Manchester's LAC)
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Must have a clear and realistic ambition around employment, education, training or entrepreneurship.
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Must demonstrate inability to access funds themselves due to personal/family circumstances
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