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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.

Calling all parents of young people in Year 11

Don’t miss The Manchester College’s School Leaver Open Event 🆕

Whether the young person has already got a course in mind or they're still exploring their options, this is their chance to have a look around, chat to tutors and see what could be waiting for them after school.

Explore their facilities, find out more about the subjects they're interested in and discover the support available throughout their time at the college. From hands-on vocational courses to T Levels, they'll get a better idea of where their next step could take them.

Explore courses in:

• Animal Management
• Automotive
• Business and Professional
• Computing and Digital
• Construction and Engineering
• Education and Early Years
• ESOL and English and Maths
• Hair, Beauty and Make‑up
• Health and Social Care
• Hospitality and Catering
• Music
• Performing Arts
• Public Services and Criminology
• Science
• Sport
• Travel, Tourism and Aviation
• Visual Arts

They'll also be able to speak to the support teams and discover the guidance available to help them make the most of their time at college, both in and out of the classroom.

👉 Join The Manchester College on Tuesday 6 October, 5 to 7pm.

The Growth Company 🆕

Leisure and Sports SWAP

Course Assessment Date/Open Day: Tuesday 8 September

The Growth Company are pleased to present alongside GLL this classroom-based course to enable you to access the opportunity to work within the Leisure industry in various roles. This course will provide you with knowledge and skills needed to begin your career in the Sports and Leisure Industry.

At the end of the course is a guaranteed interview with GLL.

Download the flyer for more info.

Contact info:

Janet.Wong@gceducationandskills.ac.uk or

theworksmanchester@gcemployment.uk or ring

07502 460 689 / 0161 359 3388

Job Centre Plus 🆕

SWAP Bulletin - September

If you are claiming benefits and looking for work, why not try one of these pathways into employment! Complete 4-6 weeks of training and you will be guaranteed an interview with a recruiting employer. Please check the eligibility criteria and contact your local JCP work coach to get involved.

Starting soon:

• Step into Care
• Selfridges SWAP
• Boots SWAP

Manchester Adult Education (MAES) 

Shape your Future with MAES’ free learning opportunities

Your Route into Teaching Starts Here

These range of courses support progression into employment, further education, or personal and career development. Open to eligible residents, with no course fees and learner support available throughout. The link is here  for 2026/27 courses

To find out more or apply, visit their website www.manadulted.ac.uk, call into one of their adult learning centres or contact a member of the Manchester Adult Education team on 0161 219 6733 or maes.admissions@manchester.gov.uk.

The Business Growth Hub 🆕

There's never been a better time to invest in your people. Greater Manchester organisations can access fully funded training and tailored support through GM Business Growth Hub's Skills Development Service. Whether you're looking to develop essential workplace skills, strengthen digital capability or support employee progression, the team can help identify the right training opportunities for your workforce. If you'd like to explore what support is available for your organisation, get in touch today.

Find out more and get in touch with the Skills Development Service - Business Growth Hub

Ongoing

Find a course

Find a Course - National Careers Service

Find a course

Find digital skills courses from trusted providers such as The Open University, Google, Amazon, and FutureLearn, as well as colleges and local providers offering a wide range of work-related training.  

Highlights

Community Revival 

ESOL classes for Entry Level 1 learners to improve everyday English and confidence.

info@communityrevival.co.uk / ibby_ahmad@hotmail.co.uk shabaz@communityrevival.co.uk (Head of Centre)

We Find Any Learner 

Counselling Skills Level 2
Course in counselling skills to support personal wellbeing, covering core techniques, theory, and ethical practice in counselling relationships.

Understanding Autism Level 2
Course on autism awareness, covering person-centred approaches, positive communication, and how to support individuals to live healthy, fulfilling lives.

Introduction to Sustainable Construction 

Introduction to Sustainable Construction flyer

3‑week construction course at Collyhurst Community Skills Centre, including Health & Safety training, employability skills, and a free CSCS card, with a guaranteed interview and progression into a trade. skillsacademies.com

Contact:

Carla on 07977 569732 or Carla.Kenworthy@skillspeoplegroup.com or

Meena Ranjah on 07495681415 or  Meena.Ranjah@skillspeoplegroup.com | 

Greater Manchester Skills Academy

Skills Bootcamp in Civil Engineering and Groundworks

Are you a holder of a green CSCS card and seek to enhance your employment opportunities?
Construction Skills People presents an exciting opportunity to gain industry recognised plant certifications with our new Skills Bootcamp in Civil Engineering and Groundworks.

Interested? Contact Meena on 07495 681415 or by email: meena.ranjah@skillspeoplegroup.com

Introduction to Construction

Four week training course including free CSCS card.

Contact Carla on 07977 569732 or email: carla.kenworthy@skillspeoplegroup.com

Ongoing in alphabetical order

Acorn Training

Mental Health and Autism Level 3 (Bundle)

This course is designed to empower learners with essential skills and knowledge for compassionate care and effective teamwork in care settings. 

Mental Health, Brain Injury and Sensory Loss Level 3 (Bundle)

This course helps learners to gain a solid understanding of acquired brain injuries, how to maintain mental well-being and prevent mental health challenges. 

Leadership and Management in Adult Care Level 4 (Bundle)

This course helps you to gain a solid understanding of leadership and management principles within adult care settings.

Communication Level 3

This course empowers you to enhance both verbal and non-verbal communication skills, crucial in various social care roles and professions. 

Access Fully-Funded Training Opportunities For Your Employees with Acorn Training

Free, flexible English and Maths courses (Entry Level 1 to Level 2) from Acorn Training. Fully funded and delivered online, face-to-face, or at your premises to fit around your schedule.

To find out more about any of the courses please contact:
Telephone: 0161 388 3400
Email: info@acorntraining.co.uk
Visit:www.acorntraining.co.uk

ALL FM

Radio Training

Free radio production training from ALL FM for people out of work or lacking IT confidence, including those facing mental health challenges. Build skills in presenting, production, communication, and confidence while connecting with the community.

If you're interested call 0161 248 6888

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. 

Breakthrough Pre-Employment Service

Breakthrough UK offers tailored support for disabled people or those with long-term health conditions (18+) in Manchester, Stockport, Salford, and Trafford. Includes 6 hours of one-to-one support covering careers, digital skills, confidence, and next steps, with pathways into employment, training, volunteering, or education.

Referrals links: Refer someone else or Refer yourself

Refer via telephone: 0161 234 3950 or Refer by text phone: 0793 994 3383

Contact Information:

Email: referrals@breakthrough-uk.co.uk
Phone: 0161 234 3950
Website: Breakthrough UK (breakthrough-uk.co.uk)

Catch 22 

Employability Programmes

There are various programmes on offer and in different locations to choose from nationwide. You must be facing at least one barrier to work and must not currently be in work or education. You should have a desire to work within the digital and technology industries.

Code Nation

Community Revival

Community Revival provides training and support for BAME communities, offering courses in ESOL, maths, English, digital skills, and employability. Also delivers wellbeing-focused activities to build confidence and support access to education, training, and work.

Community Revival Fully Funded Courses

Community Revival, Good Things Foundation

For further information:
Website: Community Revival English Language College | Education, Training, Consultancy
Phone: 0161 881 1828
Email: info@communityrevival.co.uk

Cookson First Aid

Their first aid courses are free to attend, open to all and delivered by fully
qualified and experienced trainers. Everyone is welcome to come and learn how to save a life. They deliver courses across Greater Manchester, get in touch with them to find out more.

Email hello@cooksonfirstaid.org and they will be in touch to discuss how you can
work together.

Download the Cookson First Aid info sheet

Visit the Cookson First Aid website

Digital Drop In Sessions across Manchester

For help with, or to improve your online skills, text 0786 0064 128 or email digitalinclusion@manchester.gov.uk with your name and area of Manchester that you live in or visit website for a list of drop-in locations: Digital drop-in sessions

Emerge and FareShare Greater Manchester 

Voluntary work experience programme offering placements in food distribution or woodwork. Includes one-to-one support, employability skills, accredited certificates, travel and lunch provided, with potential access to free forklift training.

For more information and to book a tour around their site in Openshaw, contact them at giveandgain@emergemanchester.co.uk / 0161 223 8200 (option 6) 

You can also find out more on their website Emerge | Give and Gain

Employcare

Support for unpaid carers (current or former) to return to work or training, including one-to-one coaching, CV support, personalised guidance, and a £40 voucher upon completion.

To learn more and apply, please contact: admin@carersmanchester.org.uk or call 0161 834 6069 (ext. 1133)

Employ GM

Employ GM | Employment and support services

ESOL Advice Service 

ESOL Courses Manchester

There are lots of different ESOL courses in Manchester. 

The Job Gym 

Forklift Truck Instructor Programme

The course builds toward instructor-standard testing, ensuring you are fully competent to deliver training to others. This programme does require outgoing personalities that can use initiative and the ability to take control as and when required in a firm but positive manner.

Entry Requirements
  • Minimum of 12 months’ current forklift truck/counterbalance experience
  • Valid RTITB licence (in date not essential as we can provide)

More info about this and other FLT courses: FLT Training_Mantra Learning

To find out more contact: 

CustomerEngagementTeam@mantralearning.co.uk

Jobskilla 

Jobskilla - Training & Courses

Please note: These courses are not compatible with a mobile phone. A PC/Laptop with a webcam is required.

For more info contact: 0800 058 4658

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.

Northmoor Community Centre

Support and Advice

* Benefits (including Universal Credit, Child Benefit, PIP)
* Housing (including Manchester Move)
* Finances
* Online Courses

To BOOK your appointment, please call 0161 248 4170, or visit at 10am on Mondays.

Northmoor Hub, 103 Northmoor Road, Longsight, Manchester M12 5RT
0161 248 4170
susan@northmoorcommunity.org
lea@northmoorcommunity.org

Realise Training

Free Adult Skills Courses Across Greater Manchester

Realise offers a wide range of fully funded training opportunities designed to help individuals upskill, gain confidence, and move into meaningful employment or further education. With community-based delivery across Greater Manchester - including hubs in Oldham and Rochdale – they make learning accessible and tailored to local needs.

Their courses are ideal for individuals aged 19+ looking to begin or progress in sectors such as education, care, and public services.

Contact Realise Training

The Skills Shop

Pre Employment Courses with Guaranteed Interviews

Telephone: 0161 747 7674
Email: SkillsShop@tscg.ac.uk

Sonder Radio 50+

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

Trafford and Stockport College

Fast-track a career in digital

Introduction to Digital Skills (Level 1) helps beginners build confidence and develop essential digital skills for everyday life, work and further study. Delivered at Trafford College, Stretford Campus. For more information, contact digitalskills@tscg.ac.uk or speak to your Work Coach.

Digital Skills Courses

Adult Learning Courses offer a range of part-time courses from beginner level to Level 1. Learners must attend an informal assessment session before enrolling, with appointments available in Stretford and Stockport.

Register for Digital Skills Courses at Trafford and Stockport College

If you have any difficulties with booking online, please email them on community@tscg.ac.uk or ring 0161 886 7047

Talk English - Would you like to volunteer with Talk English? 

Talk English is seeking volunteers to support adult learners in weekly English language sessions. The role offers training, valuable ESOL and community education experience, and opportunities to progress into accredited teaching qualifications. Volunteers must be aged 19+, have good spoken English, and complete training and a DBS check.

If you're interested, please apply via MCRVIP: Volunteer with Talk English

Together Dementia Support

Volunteer for the Together @ Home programme

Together Dementia Support is looking for volunteers to support people living with dementia through its Together @ Home programme. Volunteers visit members regularly, helping to build friendships and enjoy activities together. No experience is needed, as full training and support are provided.

Watch this video to learn from one of their Support Workers on her experience of Together @ Home and how she has seen it benefit one of their members 

Learn and Share Skills by Volunteering

It's Never Too Late To Start Volunteering

Volunteering is giving your time to help others. It is open to everyone, requires no qualifications, and can fit around your lifestyle, whether you volunteer regularly or occasionally.

How can I get involved?In Manchester there are many ways you can find an opportunity that suits you.

Volunteer Centre Manchester
Visit the Volunteer Centre website to find local volunteering opportunities, expert advice, and support in choosing the right volunteer role for you.

MCRVIP
Visit MCRVIP to discover volunteering opportunities with Manchester City Council services, including Libraries, MCRactive and Manchester Art Galleries.

Manchester Adult Education
Opportunities with Manchester Adult Education vary. By volunteering with them you can help others to learn and develop their own skills.