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How our Manchester team can help you

See an adviser at our base in The Powerhouse Manchester or make an appointment to speak to us online or at a community venue.

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“The nicest and most caring staff members I have met. Will put you and your needs at the top of their lists and will make time to do stuff above expectations.”

Jay, Manchester

How we can help

You are able to use our service if you are:

Aged 16-18 (up to 25 if you are a care leaver or have an Education, Health and Care Plan).

Not currently in education, employment or training.

A resident of Manchester.

Your adviser can help you to:

Understand job, training and education choices and qualifications

Identify your skills and interests

Research your options and make a plan

Build your CV, skills and experience

Apply for jobs, college, training or university

Prepare for interviews

Build confidence and positive thinking

Obtain ID

They can also:

Link you up with personal development and wellbeing programmes, and opportunities to build experience.

Help you to attend careers fairs, college open days or employer events

Help you plan journeys on public transport and access travel support

Speak to training providers or colleges to ensure your needs are met

Where you can find us

The Powerhouse

Address

The Powerhouse, 140 Raby Street, Manchester, M14 4SL

We offer appointments at community venues across Manchester.

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A map showing the approximate location of the Manchester Powerhouse office

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A view of the Powerhouse in Moss Side, where Career Connect Manchester has an office.

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Meet some members of our team

Sean

Team Leader

First job: Valet

Career advice: Don’t rush; weigh up all options so you can make an informed decision on what’s best for you.

Zehra

Coach,
Central Manchester

First job: Customer service representative

Career advice: Decide what career path to take based on your interests.

Estelle

Trainee Careers Adviser,
Youth Justice

First job: Pot washer

Career advice: Identifying a career path is a continuous journey that keeps on developing.

Aimee

Coach,
North Manchester

First job: Customer assistant

Career advice: Don’t let setbacks stop you from achieving your dreams.

Deborah

Careers Adviser,
Virtual School

First job: Care assistant

Career advice: Do voluntary work in the area that you are interested in so you get to see what it is really like.

Colette

Careers Adviser,
MSPRU

First job: Travel agent

Career advice: The road to success is always under construction. Keep learning and adapting.

Mariam

Trainee Careers Adviser,
SEND Lead

First job: Entrepreneur

Career advice: Remain open to the opportunities that come your way

Call, email or Facebook message the Manchester team

We work on behalf of Manchester City Council offering a FREE service to eligible school leavers aged 16-18 (up to 25 if you are a care leaver or have an educational care plan) who aren’t currently in education or employment and want to explore careers, education or training.

We’ll help you to find your future.

Our teams will always have photo ID – if you aren’t sure, you can check directly with us on 0161 232 7863.

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