A Cultural Hub for Careers in Manchester
Manchester is the creative and cultural hub of the North, with plenty to offer budding apprentices. The city is home to over 600 large businesses, and a Manchester apprenticeship offers entry into a plethora of diverse career opportunities.
Careers in Manchester
Manchester is the place to be for careers in technology, retail, and creative fields such as Media & Journalism.
You’ll find Media City Manchester apprenticeships and One Manchester apprenticeships to name but a few.
Joining an apprenticeship programme can set you on the path to your dream job in these industries and others.University of Manchester apprenticeships can provide a foot in the door for young people, and there are also plenty of Manchester apprenticeships for adults looking for a career change.
As an apprentice in Manchester, you can expect to split your time between practical, hands-on work, and study. This best-of-both-worlds approach ensures that you gain new skills and knowledge each day on-the-job, while also cementing this knowledge with the latest training and theory.
Manchester is also home to many degree apprenticeships, allowing you to earn a degree while taking home an income, and no student debt!
Top employers
Manchester is home to some of the top companies to work for in the UK.
Celebrated for their apprenticeship schemes, some amazing apprentice employers include:
- BBC
- Accenture
- Softcat
- Microsoft
- Boohoo
- THG
‘Manchester apprenticeships can unlock the first step to a wide variety of exciting career opportunities.’
Industry spotlight
Retail Apprenticeships
Manchester is home to the Boohoo Group, owner of 13 leading fashion brands, including Boohoo, Pretty Little Thing, Karen Millen, Nasty Gal, Coast, Oasis, and Debenhams, creating a fertile ground for retail apprenticeships.
Global companies such as Adidas, Siemens, The Cooperative Group and the Kellogg’s Company also have their UK headquarters in Manchester.
Find out moreMedia & Journalism Apprenticeships
With both BBC Manchester Apprenticeships, and ITV Manchester Apprenticeships available in the city, those who wish to work in TV or broadcast journalism are spoilt for choice. Budding newspaper reporters are also in the home of the Manchester Evening News and close to several other regional publications.
Find out moreConstruction & Trades Apprenticeships
One Manchester are just one organisation that covers engineering apprenticeships, offering a first step or a leg up on the ladder to a career in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, telecommunications engineering or many more sectors.
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Degree apprenticeships in Manchester
Manchester is a fantastic location for degree apprenticeships, partly because of the superb selection of universities on offer. To offer a degree apprenticeship, an employer must partner with a university to deliver it. As one of the North West’s premier cities, Manchester is a top choice for many large organisations.
So, you get the best of both worlds, the opportunity to secure a university qualification (and take part in student life) while working and earning a wage. If you want to enjoy university without ending up in debt, an apprenticeship could be for you.
What is an apprenticeship?
We like to think about apprenticeships as having four key benefits:
- Obtaining high-quality, practical, and specific on-the-job work experience.
- Gaining new skills, confidence, and qualifications.
- Growing your network and learning from experts.
- Getting paid a living wage while doing it.
Living and working in Manchester
Affectionately known as the ‘King of the North’, Manchester is a vibrant melting point of history, culture and growth. In fact, it’s one of the fastest-growing cities in Europe.
From its beginnings in cotton mills to today’s thriving media and technology sectors, Manchester has always been a city of industry and ambition.
It is also an inclusive city, with many ex-pats choosing to live and work in Manchester. An estimated 200 languages are now spoken in the city.
Some 120 million visitors flock to Manchester each year to enjoy live music, Premier League football and cultural attractions such as museums and art exhibitions The nightlife is second to none, including the iconic canal street ‘Gay Village’, while China Town and The Curry Mile represent just some of the many international food choices available.
The beautiful Peak District, the Pennines, and the bright lights of Blackpool are all within easy reach.
If you need to travel further afield, there are excellent tram and rail links, including direct to London approximately every 20 minutes. Manchester Airport is only a short train ride or drive away.
The latest apprentice jobs in Manchester:
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PWC Work Experience 2023 (In-person)
PWCManchester -
Digital Apprenticeship
AJ BellManchester -
Investment Operations Apprentice
AJ BellManchester -
Degree Apprenticeships at GCHQ (Register interest 2023/24)
GCHQCheltenham, London, Scarborough, Bude, Manchester -
Legal apprenticeships
KennedysBirmingham, Cambridge, Chelmsford, London, Manchester, Sheffield, Taunton
Kickstart your career
Why choose an apprenticeship?
Hands-On Experience
As an apprentice, you get the chance to learn from the very best in their fields. With a blend of in-classroom and hands-on training, Manchester apprentices really do enjoy the best of both worlds. Perfect for levelling up your skills and knowledge while staying financially solvent.
Earn While You Learn
All apprenticeships are backed by the apprentice minimum wage to ensure you are earning a decent, livable wage. Some employers may even offer more than the minimum wage to secure the top candidates.
Increasing Roles
More apprentice roles are being created every year. A government push, incentives to businesses such as the apprentice levy, and a concerted effort to close the ever-growing skills gap in the UK mean there has never been a better time to be an apprentice..
Level Up
UK apprenticeships fall into four categories: Intermediate, Advanced, Higher and Degree. So, no matter what level of education you are currently at, there’s an entry-level for you.
Gain a Degree without Debt
Earning a university degree without incurring any student loan debt may seem too good to be true, but degree apprenticeships make this a reality. All your tuition fees are shared between the government and your employer, so you graduate debt-free, often straight into a job.
No Limits
With different levels, sectors, and occupations, there is an apprenticeship to suit everyone. Those with an idea about the type of job they would like to do, have a head start but don’t panic if that’s not you. Take a look at our industry guides to see the different kinds of apprenticeships on offer, and research local companies to find out more.
