Careers Information for Pupils, Parents/Carers
GMACS
The Greater Manchester Apprenticeship & Careers Service – or GMACS – has been created to help you plan your future and to connect you to the best talent. From career ideas and exploration to making that ultimate application, we want to make it easy to explore what’s out there and be inspired by what Greater Manchester can offer.
GMACS.co.uk is the go-to place to help you expand your horizons and be prepared for those important future decisions. Packed with advice, tips and information, you will be able to find everything you need to make the right choices about the next steps and develop the tools to start your working life, in your chosen career.
Link: https://gmacs.co.uk/
Key Websites
The following links are here to support students, parents and carers through the bewildering array of options and choices that they will face during their time at RVHS and beyond….
https://www.iassnetwork.org.uk
https://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk
https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
https://www.ucas.ac.uk
https://www.icould.com
https://www.careersbox.co.uk – a free online library of careers related film, news and information.
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/Pages/Home.aspx
http://theapprenticeacademy.co.uk
http://www.careers-gateway.co.uk
The Labour Market
click here to find out useful information on the Greater Manchester labour market.
http://careerpoint-gm.co.uk/staff/labour-market-information
Money Matters
The link below provides details of a bursary fund available for students in particular need.
https://www.gov.uk/1619-bursary-fund/overview
This website allows young people to search for post 16 courses across England and Wales.
https://www.ucasprogress.com
Our Pass
Our Pass is a membership scheme for young people who live in Greater Manchester, and supports both school leavers and care leavers. Those eligible have the chance to become a member – and potentially enjoy two things:
First, free bus travel across Greater Manchester. For a one-off £10 fee, members can travel on most local buses, any day of the week, for free. No hassle, no fuss, no tickets: just a card that will get you where you want to go. Members can also get half-price off-peak 1 day and weekend travelcards on Metrolink.
Second, membership unlocks exclusive offers and experiences: discounts, special offers, free tickets, swimming and leisure passes, merchandise, career taster days and much more.