Manchester Solutions

For Learners - Setting you up for success

Skills Solutions offers a range of training opportunities for young people and adult learners. Over the last 2 years we have helped 4,000 learners achieve their intended outcome, with two of our learners winning national awards. We work with over 2,000 employers across Greater Manchester so have great routes for our learners into employment. We are Grade 2 "good" OFSTED rated and have above average learner achievement rates.

Our learning centres - Many of our Apprenticeships are delivered from our cutting edge SkillCentre at Trafford Park and our Hairdressing Academy in Manchester City Centre. Our tailor-made Hairdressing Academy replicates the salon experience perfectly for our Hairdressing & Barbering Apprentices, and the SkillCentre offers a state-of-the-art learner facility for Construction Mechanical and Craft; Motor Vehicle and Engineering Apprentices with the latest technology, equipment and learner facilities, all backed up with a network of college training facilities and city centre classrooms.

By clicking through the menu buttons on the left, you can find out about our:

Apprenticeship programmes - including Young Apprenticeship, School Leaver Apprenticeships and Professional Apprenticeships. 'Earn while you learn' on the job, and become part of a virtual network of hundreds of other learners in Greater Manchester - with regular newsletters and a Facebook Group to allow you to meet other Apprentices and swap your experiences!

Training Programmes - including Higher Skills to help you transition into Higher Level Study, and E2E which supports young learners in progressing towards an Apprenticeship.

Unsure of your next step?

Whatever your age or interest, we have things to suit you - with options for 14-16 year olds, school leavers, young people who have started their first job and adult learners.

  • Ready to consider an Apprenticeship? Whether you are leaving school, already in work or an adult learner, there are options to you in a wide range of sectors.
  • Not quite ready for an Apprenticeship? Our E2E courses for 14-16 year olds prepare you for your next step, helping you develop the skills you need for the world of work and further learning.
  • Already in work? We have Apprenticeships available for people already in work too - and adult learners, as well as Higher Skills courses to help you transition into higher learning.

Essentially, whatever you are looking for - we have something to offer!

If you aren't entirely sure what your next step should be - why not get in touch to find out what your options are? Just click below to register interest!