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Skills and Training for Young People

Healthy Me Healthy Communities 

Community Food Training Course

Starting September 

It's ideal for foodies, avid home cooks and anyone volunteering or working in food banks, pantries or social supermarkets. Also great for anyone on a health kick wanting to learn more about cooking healthy food for themselves, family and the community.

Completely free, delivered by an expert tutor, lunch and all materials included. 

Learners achieve a Level 2 qualification

Open to adults aged 19 plus living in Greater Manchester whether working or not.

Sign up to the Community Food Training Course 

For more information contact: hollie@hmhc.co.uk
Or phone: 07305014473

🆕Young Identity

Trustee Role pack

Young Identity is always looking for new trustees to join their diverse board, currently made up of an economist, lawyer, psychologist, education specialist, counsellor, young people’s arts producer, community engagement manager and creative business development expert. Their board brings a wealth of knowledge, both specialist and general, as well as invaluable perspectives and lived experience ranging from the local, national and international.

Please read their trustee role pack and submit your CV and a cover letter of no more than 500 words, telling them why you want to be a Trustee at Young Identity to enquiries@youngidentity.org. If you prefer, you can send a video of up to 2 minutes instead of the accompanying letter.

New Anthology Submission Callout

Young Identity are offering a chance to be published in their next anthology? They are opening submissions for their next anthology for young people aged 13 to 25. This is a  chance to work one-on-one with their team of experienced editors, and be a part of their Book Launch events on release!

SUBMISSION BRIEF:

Next Spring (2024) : next publication will be a form anthology-style publication; the theme is 'AN ISLAND UNDER WATER'.

The form will be poems of 14-16 lines, a modern take on sonnets. Line length is your only stipulation; other factors like rhyme, and scheme are open to your writing preferences. This theme can be interpreted however you see fit, and submissions can utilise hyperbole, extended metaphor, existentialism, magical realism and any other stories that resonate with you via this umbrella theme. You must be registered for at least one Young Identity workshop hub to be eligible for publication. Before you submit, make sure you register here; youngidentity.org/register

Submission Deadline: 1 October 2023

The Manchester College

Are you ready for a fresh start and looking to retrain or upskill in your career? The Manchester College can help you.

For adults age 19 plus

Choose from over 250 adult courses (for adults 19+) from a huge range of subject areas, with full-time, part-time and evening courses available. They have an award-winning Student Careers team who will support you during your time at College, from helping you to access funding to help with tuition fee or childcare costs, to giving you valuable career advice.

If you have already applied to study at The Manchester College you can now enrol online or if you are yet to make an application then visit the campus you want to study at and their friendly team will help you to enrol on the right course for you.

The dates for enrolment are:

Monday 11 September through to Thursday 14 September: 10am to 7pm

Friday 15 September: 9:30am to 3:30pm

Find out more information about enrolling with The Manchester College 

For 16 to 18 year olds

If you are between 16 and 18, The Manchester College has a range of courses for you:

Course Search | tmc.ac.uk

Northmoor Community Association

🆕Youth Can do - Homework club

Northmoor Community Homework Club reopened this week and there is still time to get children registered. They are offering the below:

• Free support for children aged 8 to 16
• Support with Homework, SATs, GCSEs, Revision
• Children without a school place are welcome

First Session: 3:30pm to 4:20pm
Second session: 4:30pm to 5:50pm
Mondays and Thursdays: Maths
Tuesdays: All subjects and arts and crafts
Open during Manchester City council school term times only

To register your child, visit with them during the project opening times.

Northmoor Community Centre, 95-97 Northmoor Road, Longsight M12 5RT
0161 248 6823
violet@northmoorcommunity.org
info@northmoorcommunity.org

We Are Digital

Skills Bootcamps in Digital Marketing

Start date: 18 September

We are Digital are now accepting applications for their Digital Marketing course which runs for 10 to 12 weeks. Learners can choose to enrol onto their morning, afternoon or evening sessions. This is for Individuals who are unemployed, self-employed, or working part-time and are looking to  upskill. For individuals interested in the GMCA Skills Bootcamps, eligibility includes those turning 19 on or before 31 August 2023 and should have the right to work in the UK.

Blueprint for All

Financial Pathways: CV’s and Interviews

Tuesday 12 September, 4pm (online)

You learn about employability skills, improving your CV and interview skills for getting a role in the financial sector.

In this workshop, you will learn:

• Key features of a CV

• CV examples and good templates

• How to promote yourself

• The different types of interviews

• Example interview questions specific to financial sector 

• How to work as a team in a group activity

Blueprint for All Financial Services Pathway Programme and designed for those aged 18 to 30 from diverse ethnic heritage backgrounds. To stay informed about life-changing career opportunities and access inspiring career resources, create your profile at my.blueprintforall.org

Applications OPEN – The Open Door programme

Apply before 15 September at 5pm

Open Door is an 8-month part time acting training programme designed to prepare you for Drama School.

Their Acting programme works with people aged between 18 to 30 based in Greater Manchester (and a selection of other areas) who are serious about pursuing a career in Acting but may need a little help in getting there.

Their online Behind the Scenes programme works with people aged between 17 to 30 based across England, Scotland and Wales who are serious about pursuing a career in Technical Theatre and Production Arts but may need a little help in getting there.

More information: Acting: The Audition Process — Open Door

Manchester Poetry Library

'The Final Year’ by Matt Goodfellow: A Book Launch for Y5,6 & 7 Classes

Wednesday 20 September, 1pm to 2:30pm

Another very quick win before Greater Manchester schools head off to the sun is to sign up for this event. Matt is launching his new book, a middle-grade novel, written in verse, for readers aged 8 to12. The event promises to be lively, fun and a great way to start the new year for your Year 5,6 and 7 pupils. Resources and a writing competition will be announced at this event, with Matt laying down the challenge for pupils to write their own poetry. So plenty of follow-on activity. This event takes place at Manchester Metropolitan University. 

Reform Radio

Creative Writing for Radio

Starts Wednesday 20 September

Creative Writing for Radio is a three week course designed to help you develop your confidence, writing and public speaking skills. You will learn how to build characters, write dialogue from their point of view and deliver this from our industry standard recording studio. You will develop skills in audio design through creating soundscapes to underscore your dramas, recording and editing dialogue and more; which will result in you having some great content for your creative portfolio. As part of this course your creative writing will be broadcast across Greater Manchester on their DAB Radio.

Week one: Wednesday 20, Thursday 21, Friday 22 September.

Week two: Wednesday 27, Thursday 28, Friday 29 September.

Week three: Wednesday 4, Thursday 5, Friday 6 October.

Each session runs 10am to 4pm.

Public Transport travel will be reimbursed.

Call or text: 07943820153 or
Call: 0161 806 0879 or
Email: projects@reformradio.co.uk

North View 

Start Your Career In Construction 

• Traineeships
• Apprenticeships
• Work Experience
• Trade Skills
• Certificated Training

Register your interest in the training opportunities on the North View Development Site or call 0161 549 8777 or email admin@skillscc.com to find out more  

Reform Radio

Know where you want to be in life but need help getting it in motion?

Positive Frequencies brings together the worlds of Well-being and Creative Writing. 

Join them every Monday, 10am to 4pm for seven weeks, to develop your personal and professional skills, in a safe space. This course seeks to increase your self-awareness through self-reflection and learning more about your mind and behaviours in response to situations. You will be supported throughout the course by one of Reform’s experienced Creative Practitioners and our in-house Wellbeing Manager, Dan (a qualified psychological therapist); who will share their expertise in using creative writing as a way of capturing your journey and telling your story as a tool for increasing wellbeing. This course aims to help you build confidence, define goals and increase transferable employability skills.  

Course starts: Monday 16 October 10am to 4pm.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Public Transport travel will be reimbursed.

For unemployed, 19 to 30 year olds, with a Manchester postcode

Music Course

Taster session and enrol: Thursday 12 October, 12:30  to 2:30pm

This programme will see you create your own original music track whilst developing your employability skills along the way. Throughout the two week project, you'll develop skills in music software, DJing, song and lyric writing as well as a variety of other skills in promoting your track, and talking to the media. At the end of the week, you will have produced a full music track that will air on Reform Radio on Friday afternoon, which will leave you with some content that you can be proud of and share with others. 

Eligibility: Aged 19 to 30, unemployed, not in education, based in Manchester.

Taster session to meet the team and enrol Thursday 12 October, 12:30pm to 2:30pm. 

The course takes place Monday 16 October to Friday 27 October, weekdays only, 10am to 4pm. 

DJ Sessions for Beginners 

Taster session: Thursday 9 November 12.30pm to 2.30pm

This free course is suited to those who have no prior experience with music software. This one-week volunteers programme is being headed up by DJ, Producer and Founder of musical imprint Do As You Please, Joe Roche. Throughout the week, you will be upskilling on audio production, learning the ins and outs of the DJ/Producer life and preparing for a networking event where participants will showcase their new skills to promoters, bookers and venues from across Manchester.  Food provided and travel reimbursed, with refreshments available.

7 Days of training:
Week one: Tuesday 14 November to Friday 17
Week two: Tuesday 21 November to Thursday 23 November.

Radio Course

Taster Session: Wednesday 29 November - 12.30pm - 2.30pm

Could you be the next Annie Mac? This programme will see you learn the ins and outs of what it means to be part of a Radio Production team. Throughout the two week project, you'll alternate between Presenter and Producer roles, developing skills in music software, script writing, public speaking; as well as a variety of other digital and media skills. At the end of the week, you work collaboratively to create a live show that will air on Reform Radio on Friday afternoon. The course runs for two weeks, weekdays only, from Monday 4th December - Friday 15 December, 10:00am - 4:00pm. 

For any Reform Radio projects get in touch:

Call or text: 07943820153 or
Call: 0161 806 0879 or
Email: projects@reformradio.co.uk

Ongoing 

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. 

Call out for Creative Influencers!

Be a Creative Influencer

• Want to become a Creative Influencer?
• MADE want young people in Manchester to have their voices heard and join the their youth board!
• Do you you want to influence how creativity is MADE in Manchester's cultural venues

So, are you aged between 10 and 21 and want to be part? 

Get in touch: mademcr@z-arts.org

Cariocca Enterprises

The imPACT Programme

Cariocca Enterprises is a Manchester based social enterprise that provides workspace and supports entrepreneurialism in Manchester’s inner-city communities. They are launching The imPACT Programme, an employment training and internship initiative for young people aged 17 to 29. It will give young people from disadvantaged backgrounds the opportunity to learn key employment skills and gain valuable work experience especially in the sports, engineering, technology, finance, and health sectors.

To find out more about this free opportunity call 07957510321 or email impact@cariocca.co.uk

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.

GC Education and Skills 

Skills Bootcamps
Skills Bootcamps are flexible courses of up to 16 weeks, giving people the opportunity to build up sector specific skills and fast track to a guaranteed interview with a local employer. 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

Greater Manchester Apprenticeships and Careers Service (GMACS)

GMACS

The Greater Manchester Apprenticeship and Careers Service, or GMACS, is here to help you plan your future.

It’s packed with advice, tips and information and designed to help you find everything you need to make choices about your next steps and begin your career. From ideas to applications, it’s easy to explore what’s out there, be inspired by what Greater Manchester can offer, and develop the tools to start your working life.

Futures for All

Celebrating Young People With SEN From Across GM in the Workplace.
Check out the videos of SEND young people talking about their jobs.

Green Skills Academy

First of its kind Green Skills Academy has launched in Greater Manchester

The Growth Company Education and Skills has launched its brand-new Green Skills Academy as part of a pan-northern effort to lead the UK’s transition to Net Zero. 

Boasting cutting-edge technologies and a comprehensive training offer, the Academy is open to residents and businesses of all sizes with courses on offer to upskill employees in a range of different green technologies.

Visit the Green Skills Academy webpage 

Groundwork

Support for Care Leavers 

• 1-2-1 support into employment (and wraparound support) 
• Care leavers 16 to 25
• Unemployed 
• Greater Manchester wide
• Available until September 2025
• Trauma informed coaching and guidance

Email liane.kirk@groundwork.org.uk for more details

Youth and Play

• For young people aged 11 to 19
• Based at Crumpsall Visitors Park, Ash Tree Rd, Crumpsall, M8 5RX
• Open access youth centre where young people can learn develop new skills, engage in recreational activities, improve their wellbeing and meet new people
• One youth session per week
• Available until October 2023

Email Carlos.Dore@groundwork.org.uk for more details 

Manchester Jewish Museum 

Become a social media volunteer

Are you a content creator? Do you make videos on TikTok or manage an Instagram profile? Would you like to help share hidden stories from the museum’s archive with the world? 

They are looking for two volunteers to help support their marketing and communications manager in creating engaging content for the museum’s social media channels. 

They are looking for young 18 to 25 year olds and creative people, who use social media on a daily basis, understand trends on different platforms and can support them with video creation for Instagram and TikTok. This is an opportunity for students and people starting their career in creative industries, who would like to develop their digital content creation skills and build their portfolio.

Volunteers will be given access to a laptop and editing programmes like Adobe Premiere Pro. Don’t be put off if you don’t have experience working in museums. They would be interested in volunteers that could offer regular support (commit to a minimum of 4 hours, fortnightly).

If you’re interested in finding out more about this volunteering role or to apply, please email: volunteer@manchesterjewishmuseum.com.

Manchester Local Offer Drop in

Friendly and informal, Early Help Send Drop Ins are a great way to get good information and 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.  

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

Reboot Youth Hub

The Reboot Hub is a careers and networking platform founded in 2009 that empowers and equips young people with accessible professional development content. They collaborate with employers to widen access to job opportunities and enlist industry experts at their events and mentorship programmes.

The support they offer includes:

• Employability Workshops

• CV Writing

• Leadership & Group Work

• Presentation/Interview techniques

• Communication & Networking Skills

• Career development seminars

• Creating role models for young people

• Insight into employment and training opportunities

• Employers and industry experts from various industries

• Short & long term career mentoring.

• Health & Wellbeing Coaching

• Resilience coaching

Fill in the Reboot Youth Hub Contact form to find out how they can help you

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

Street League, Own Your Future

16 to 24 and not in education or employment? Join their free programme.

• Get Support with your job search and CV writing
• Gain new skills and qualifications
• Free daily sports activity
• Travel Reimbursed
• Free Nike Kit

Free football sessions;

Every Thursday, 10:30am at Platt Lane Complex

Every Thursday, 3pm at Wythenshawe Lifestyle Centre

Job Club;

Every Tuesday, 11am at Moss Side Powerhouse

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:

• 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