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

Drop in times

9am – 5pm, Monday and Wednesday and 9am – 4.30pm Friday

Meet some members of our team

A headshot of Career Connect adviser, Sean McLaughlin

Sean

Sean

Team Leader

A headshot of Career Connect adviser, Michelle

Michelle

Michelle

Coach,
North Manchester

A headshot of Career Connect adviser, Zehra

Zehra

Zehra

Coach,
Central Manchester

A headshot of Career Connect adviser, Estelle

Estelle

Estelle

Trainee Careers Adviser,
Youth Justice

A headshot of Career Connect adviser, Aimee

Aimee

Aimee

Coach,
North Manchester

A headshot of Career Connect adviser, Deborah

Deborah

Deborah

Careers Adviser,
Virtual School

A headshot of Career Connect adviser, Colette

Colette

Colette

Careers Adviser,
MSPRU

A headshot of Career Connect adviser, Mariam

Mariam

Mariam

Trainee Careers Adviser,
SEND Lead

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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.

Useful links

Manchester City Council

The Manchester City Council youth section contains information on positive activities and support services for young people, including details of employment, skills and training services.

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GMACS

The Greater Manchester Apprenticeship & Careers Service (GMACS) is 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.

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Local News, Stories and Events

A young man on a work placement with Manchester City council's parks team. He is holding a gardening fork and speaking with his supervisor. They are both in high vis workwear.

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