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There is a huge range of Employment Support available in Greater Manchester. Below you can find a video overview of the support available to you, and below that is a brief summary of each programme and how to find out more. If you need additional support, then you can contact National Careers Service on 0800 100 900 or by using the Contact Us function on the website. If you’re claiming benefits, you can also speak to your Job Centre Plus Work Coach.
This free programme helps people to overcome barriers which may prevent them from gaining work or pursuing their ambitions. Working Well: Support to Succeed will help to boost confidence and support people in achieving their goals. There is a wide range of support available including:
In addition, we offer specific support for people over 50 years old. Visit the website or contact our team directly at 0161 236 8118 to see how we can people achieve their potential.
In response to the crisis in Ukraine, ‘United for Ukraine’ has been set up by businesses and other partners across the North of England to support evacuees coming to our region. This site provides access to employment and support services.
For Ukrainian nationals, this initiative provides a searchable list of vacancies with employers who have committed to providing good job opportunities in a supportive environment.
Tel: 0161 237 4131
Preparing refugees for work and life in England- get individual support and a learning plan from your own Case Manager, so you can improve your English and career skills.
The Refugee Employability Programme can help you for up to 18 months with: Learning English, Work Experience, Accessing Health Services, Skills & Training, finding and staying in work and settling in to living in a new country.
Employment Advisers (EAs) in NHS Talking Therapies
Intervention for people with depression and anxiety receiving NHS Talking Therapies (formerly IAPT) treatment, who are either in work and out of work. Client, EA and therapist work together to set employment goals and deliver a bespoke action plan.
EnterprisingYou
EnterprisingYou offers comprehensive support for individuals with a budding business idea or those ready to start a business.
EnterprisingYou Starting Your Business workshops cover mindset, marketing, and financial aspects of self-employment. You’ll learn how to target customers, create strategies, handle legalities, secure funding, manage cashflow, and set profitable prices. Whether in-person or virtual, EnterprisingYou equips you with the knowledge and confidence to successfully launch your business, demystifying business jargon along the way.
Whether you’re looking for job vacancies, looking to update your CV, completing an application form or you’re preparing for a job interview, below you will find information to help you along the way.