Apprenticeships and Work Experience

Apprenticeships and Work Experience

Apprenticeships

An apprenticeship allows you to gain valuable work experience, develop new skills and achieve recognised qualifications while earning a salary.

Apprenticeships are available across a wide range of professions and services, from entry-level opportunities through to degree-level qualifications. They're open to people at all stages of their career, whether you're starting out, changing direction or looking to develop your existing skills.

You'll combine practical workplace experience with structured learning, gaining the knowledge and confidence to progress your career while making a difference to the people and communities of Manchester.

For current employees, apprenticeships can also provide opportunities to develop specialist skills, gain qualifications and support career progression.

Latest Apprentice and Graduate Vacancies

Graduate opportunities

We do not currently offer a corporate graduate scheme.

However, many of our roles are open to graduates and can help you start or develop your career in local government. These roles are advertised throughout the year across a wide range of services.

You can sign up for job alerts for Apprenticeships and Graduates vacancies by registering a profile. We will then let you know when a suitable vacancy is advertised.

Work Experience

A work experience placement with Manchester City Council gives you the opportunity to build confidence, develop workplace skills and gain first-hand experience in one of the UK's largest local authorities.

Whether you're at school, college, university or looking to gain experience before returning to work, a placement can help you explore different career options and understand what it's like to work in a professional environment.

Who Can Apply?

Work experience opportunities are available to:

• Students from Manchester schools, colleges and universities
• University students who need a placement as part of their course
• T Level students
• Manchester residents aged 18 and over who are currently unemployed

More Opportunities Than You Might Expect

Many people are surprised by the variety of careers available at Manchester City Council.

Placements may be available in areas such as:

• Social work and social care
• Education and children's services
• Human resources and organisation development
• Finance and accounting
• Information technology and digital
• Communications and marketing
• Housing and homelessness services
• Planning and regeneration
• Environmental services
• Community safety
• Legal services
• Project and programme management

What You'll Gain

Depending on your placement, you'll have opportunities to:

• Experience day-to-day work in a professional team
• Develop new skills and build confidence
• Meet people working in different careers
• Explore future education and employment options
• Learn how local government supports residents and communities across Manchester

Placements are available for up to six weeks and can often be tailored to individual needs, course requirements or availability.

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