Manchester City Council
There are lots of Education, Employment and Training opportunities for young people in Manchester. Find out about the opportunities available now, across the city.
If you are a provider of education, employment or training for young people, and would like your opportunity to be listed on the directory linked above, please register for an account and upload your opportunity here: Do you have an Employment and Training offer for Young People? | Help & Support Manchester
Calling all parents of young people in Year 11 🆕
Don’t miss The Manchester College’s next open event on Saturday 14 November!
Whether you've already got a course in mind or you're still exploring your options, this is your chance to have a look around, chat to tutors and see what could be waiting for you after school.
Explore their facilities, find out more about the subjects you're interested in and discover the support available throughout your time with them. From hands-on vocational courses to T Levels, you'll get a better idea of where your next step could take you.
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
You'll also be able to speak to their support teams and discover the guidance available to help you make the most of your time at college, both in and out of the classroom.
👉 Join them on Saturday 14 November, 10am to 1pm
Career Connect
Career Connect provides one-to-one support for young people (16–18, up to 25 with additional needs) who are not in education, employment or training, helping them explore education, training, and career opportunities. Please contact them at: manchester@careerconnect.org.uk, or call 0161 232 7863
One Million Mentors
18-25? Not sure what next?
Supporting School Leavers
Are you looking for guidance and mentorship? One Million Mentors are happy to give you the guidance and you can in turn become a mentor to other young people. If you want to hear more about becoming a mentor or mentee please contact: or follow the link above.
Smart Works
Smart Works helps your client get the job:
Young Women's Champion
Smart Works Outreach Referrer Flyer
Young Women’s Champion supports young women to build confidence and develop personally and professionally while advocating for Smart Works. Smart Works Greater Manchester also offers free interview clothing and coaching to help unemployed women secure jobs or apprenticeships. Make contact through the below: 0161 974 0669 or email: greatermanchester@smartworks.org.uk
Community Revival UK 🆕
ESOL Classes entry Level 3 and above
Cyber Security Class Level 2
Level 2 Teaching assistant
Community Revival UK is currently offering a range of training opportunities and are looking to connect with organisations, companies, community groups, employment support providers and other partners. They are seeking learners, employees, service users or candidates who would benefit from these programmes. The programme is particularly suitable for individuals interested in IT, cyber security, teaching and technology careers. ESOL courses are also available. Flyers attached for more information.
Learning Curve Group 🆕
Level 2 Health and Social Care
LCG Open day
The Learning Curve Group are pleased to share details of their upcoming Open Day event. Feel free to drop in, meet their team and learn more about available courses at Learning Curve Hair & Beauty Academy, Manchester.
Please see attached flyers for more information.
Breakout 🆕
Future Focus Event
Breakout will be delivering a series of sessions designed to help young people develop the skills and confidence employers are looking for. The programme includes interview preparation, mentoring, confidence-building activities, networking opportunities, and direct engagement with employers from the digital and technology sectors. Participants will receive support throughout their journey to help them take the next step towards education, training, or employment.
If you are interested, please scan the QR code on the flyer to register or visit http://www.breakoutcharity.co.uk
GMI Construction 🆕
Construction DIY Skills Workshop
Construction Cares DIY Skills Workshop is returning this October, taking place on 27th, 28th and 29th October at Trafford & Stockport College Group, Stretford – Talbot Road. Please see information on flyer if you want to be a part of this.
Empower consultants
Mental Health and Cultural Competence Training
This accredited training will strengthen your understanding of cultural competence in mental health practice. It will provide practical strategies for delivering sensitive, inclusive, and effective care. Equip you with tools to better support individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. Scan the QR code to see available dates and times.
Rise Up
Pathways into Construction
This is a course for young people aged 18-25, based in Manchester, and curious about a career in construction. If you want to gain employability skills, meet industry professionals and explore how you might be able to get started in the sector. Please scan the QR code for more details and express your interest.
Back to Work 🆕
Digital and Higher Level Skills
Coding and Computer Programming Level 2 Course Bundle
Back to Work are offering a variety of courses with pre- employment training and some higher level digital skills courses. To confirm your interest, or ask any questions
about our training courses and qualifications available, please contact:
zeikel.lee@backtoworkuk.co or scan the QR codes on link attached.
Healthy Me Healthy Communities
Digital Drop In
Healthy Me Healthy communities are offering a variety of courses in Gorton. To sign up or get more information please email them at info@hmhc.co.uk or call them on 0161 222 3633 or scan the QR codes to know more.
Factory Academy
Core Programmes
Factory Academy are delivering various courses and this is for GM residents who are either unemployed or part time employed and earning under £20.888. All courses are delivered from Aviva Studios, Water street. Manchester.
Learn Achieve and Believe
LAB Courses
They have some training courses that are aimed at developing confidence in a creative and supportive environment. For more information please email manchester.LAB@properjob.org.uk or call 07754 854 528/ 07716 638 754.
City In the Community
City Careers
This is a free course aimed at helping young people between the ages of 16 and 25 into employment, education or training. Participants will work with various partners in various employment workshops with a focus on employability skills such as CV and cover letter writing and more.
To find out more please scan the QR code on the flyer attached or visit http://www.mancity.com/citycareers
Manchester Airport Group Academy
Manchester Airport Academy courses
Manchester Airport Group offers a wide range of career opportunities, from entry-level to senior roles, alongside training programmes to build skills and support access to jobs in a dynamic aviation environment.
Manchester Young Lives
Learning Hubs Leaflet
Manchester Young Lives offers holistic learning hubs for 16–24-year-olds with EHCPs, combining employability programmes, confidence-building, and life skills. Small-group learning, work experience, and volunteering opportunities are available across Wythenshawe, Ardwick, and Moss Side. Please have a look at their offers and for more information email : post16@manchesteryounglives.org.uk or telephone 0161473 5923
The Growth Company
Growth Company offers tailored study programmes for 16–18-year-olds, including qualifications, English and maths, work experience, and employability support. Courses are delivered across centres in Greater Manchester. You can view all their centres here.
Futures For All
Explore upcoming work experience placements
Fully funded work experience programme for 14–19-year-olds, offering in-person, remote and hybrid placements across various sectors. Supports skills development, confidence, and fair access to opportunities across the UK: Work Experience Finder.
Rio Ferdinand Foundation
Youth opportunities and courses
Rio Ferdinand Foundation works across the UK and Ireland to empower young people, promote equality, and support social mobility through skills development, networks, and access to opportunities. For more information please email ryan@rioferdinandfoundation.com
The King's Trust 🆕
October Explore
Get funding to train and learn | Development Awards
The King’s Trust offers free courses for 16–30-year-olds to build confidence, gain employment, or start a business, including training, apprenticeships, and enterprise support. Interested young people can sign up to their emails on the website here.
Mantra Learning
Breakfast mornings
Mantra Learning will be delivering more breakfast mornings in the new year with various dates across the year. This will be a chance for interested learners to see the learning facilities and take part in have a go sessions and much more. Hot and cold drinks with snacks will be provided on all breakfast mornings.
To book on please email trish.nightingale@mantralearning.co.uk
YMCA
Customer service Courses
Customer service training for learners aged 16+ not in mainstream education, focusing on communication, professionalism, and customer-facing skills. Open to young people with additional needs (SEND/SEMH/EHCP) or those who have struggled in traditional education, with referrals via schools or professionals. For more information please Contact 0161 537 0671
Luke@ymcamanchester.org.uk frances@ymcamanchester.org.uk
NHS Manchester Foundation Trust 🆕
Youth Employment NHS Careers Resources.
Kings Trust Offer flyer
Pre Employment Brochure How to prepare for your NHS application
Preparing for interview
Health and Science Careers Hub
September Pre Employment Programme
NHS England, in partnership with Youth Employment UK, offers an online course and careers hub to help young people explore NHS roles and build confidence in health and science career pathways.
Choices College
NHS England Choices College Supported Internships
Choices College are looking to offer real, hands on work experience for young people with an Education Health and Care Plan. Please contact them via: england.choices.college@nhs.net for more information. You can scan the QR code on the flyer for more information.
SCL College
Greater Manchester courses
SCL do college differently and if you are looking to join them, they have opportunities available at their sites within Manchester City and Greater Manchester for this September, across their 16–18-year-old education programmes in sport and performing arts. Scan the QR code on the flyer or email england.choices.college@nhs.net for more information
The Job Gym
Bringing Families Together with English, Maths & ESOL
Fully Funded Pathways for Greater Manchester Residents
The Job Gym provides free adult education across Greater Manchester, supporting individuals to build skills, boost confidence, and progress in their careers. Online information sessions are available to explore available pathways.
To refer into or hear more about the courses please email:enquiries@thejobgym.com
Strive Academy
Available programmes
Strive Academy offers vocational courses (including construction, barbering, beauty, sport, and media) alongside maths and English. Their 1:1 “Rekindle” programme builds confidence and work readiness in a simulated work environment. Open to 14–19-year-olds referred by schools or local authorities, with qualifications from Entry Level to Level 2. To refer contact referrals@striveacademy.org.uk
Sporting Chance Group
Future Pathways Programme
Sporting Chance Group offers alternative provision in Manchester for young people aged 11–16 and 16–24, including those with EHCPs. They deliver tailored courses over 10 weeks, running two days per week. To refer into the service or form more information please email Josh.Longman@sportingchancegroup.com
Greater Manchester Skills Academy
Skills Bootcamp in Civil Engineering and Groundworks
Introduction to Construction
Construction Skills People offers a free Skills Bootcamp in Civil Engineering and Groundworks, including industry-recognised plant certifications. The programme combines classroom learning with practical training, leading to licences such as dumper, roller, and plant marshal. They also offer a 3-week Introduction to Construction course, including a Green CSCS card and employability support. Please contact contact Meena on 07495 681415 or via meena.ranjah@skillspeoplegroup.com
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