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Live digital, software, cyber, and data apprenticeships across Greater Manchester. Browse vacancies below and get free 1-on-1 application coaching before you apply.

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£15.0k – £31.6k
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10 Boroughs
Greater Manchester
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school Advanced location_on Manchester (8.5 mi)

IT Production Technician Apprentice (Gigacycle Ltd)

apartment GIGACYCLE LTD
payments £16,640 a year
menu_book Training: ESTIO TRAINING LIMITED

Estio have a fantastic new opportunity for 1x IT Production Technician, who is interested in joining one of the UKs leading IT disposal and recycling providers. Working within a company with numerous awards and accolades, you will be part of a hungry and dynamic team that go beyond the standard WEEE legislation to provide a superior service.

Good IT skills required IT Hardware experience Able to work on own initiative +3 more
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school Advanced location_on BURY (8.3 mi)

ICT Support Technician Apprentice

apartment BEECHFIELD BRANDS LTD
payments £15,600 a year
menu_book Training: NOWSKILLS LIMITED

As a member of the IT team, you will support the IT Administrator to provide an efficient and reliable service to approximately50 users both onsite and working remotely. You will be an integral member of the team, and a key player in the day-today activities to ensure we deliver great products to our customers.

Communication skills IT skills Organisation skills +3 more
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school Degree location_on Stockport (6.6 mi)

2027 Software Engineering Apprentice - Cheadle

apartment THALES UK LIMITED
payments £24,000 a year
menu_book Training: MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

Turn your curiosity into a career. If you're passionate about engineering, eager to learn, and looking for a degree apprenticeship that combines academic study with exciting on-the-job experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail +8 more
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school Advanced location_on Manchester (0.5 mi)

ICT Apprentice

apartment CITIZENS ADVICE SORT GROUP LTD
payments £15,600 a year
menu_book Training: NOWSKILLS LIMITED

Citizens Advice SORT Group is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic ICT Apprentice to join our team and develop valuable skills in IT support and digital services. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for technology who is eager to learn while gaining hands-on experience in a supportive environment.

Communication skills IT skills Problem solving skills +1 more
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school Advanced location_on Cheshire (10.7 mi)

Business and Operations Support Apprentice

apartment Ascendis Accountants, Business & Tax Advisors Ltd
payments £15,600 a year
menu_book Training: SOLVEWAY LIMITED

Start your career with Ascendis Accountants, gaining hands-on experience in business operations and client support. Help keep the office running smoothly, support the accountancy team and build valuable skills through your apprenticeship.

Communication skills IT skills Team working
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school Advanced location_on Lancashire (9.7 mi)

Apprentice ICTS Support Engineer

apartment WILLIAM HARE LIMITED
payments £14,976 to £23,793.12 a year
menu_book Training: QA LIMITED

As an Apprentice ICTS Support Engineer, you will provide 1st Line IT Support, answer calls, diagnose hardware and software faults, log customer queries, escalate complex issues to Engineers, assist with hardware builds, install and deploy hardware and software, and support unified communications deployment.

Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail +6 more
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school Degree location_on Manchester (4.7 mi)

Digital & Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship - Consulting - Capgemini Invent UK

apartment CAPGEMINI UK PLC
payments £26,500 a year
menu_book Training: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

Start your career in technology and consulting with Capgemini Invent. Over the 3-year programme, you will combine structured study from Sheffield Hallam University with practical consulting experience, working alongside Capgemini Invent colleagues to help our clients address real business, data, AI and technology challenges.

Communication skills IT skills Problem solving skills +1 more
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school Advanced location_on MANCHESTER (3.5 mi)

Digital Support Technician Apprentice

apartment EURO DIGITAL SYSTEMS LTD
payments £15,600 a year
menu_book Training: NOWSKILLS LIMITED

Are you passionate about technology and enjoy helping people solve problems? Euro Digital Systems is looking for a Digital Support Technician Apprentice to join their team and develop valuable IT skills while gaining hands-on experience in a real working environment.

Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail +4 more
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Why Apply Through Connect Launchpad GM?

Unlike passive job portals where candidates submit cold applications and get rejected by automated corporate Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Connect Talent CIO provides 100% free pre-application mentorship to guarantee you stand out.

TIER 1

Internal Digital Coaches & Facilitators

Our trusted instructors who deliver our Thursday Essential Digital Skills and Google AI Professional Certificate workshops. They conduct initial candidate screenings, identify career aspirations, and help craft compelling personal statements.

Foundation • Confidence • CV Framing
TIER 2

University Tech Mentors (Salford & UoM)

Mobilized through our active university collaboration under TechFirst. Final-year Computer Science, Software Engineering, and Data undergraduates/postgraduates completing volunteer leadership hours. They provide near-peer technical coaching, portfolio reviews, and assessment prep.

Near-Peer Coaching • Code Reviews • Tech Tests
TIER 3

TechFirst & Corporate Volunteers

Working technology professionals drawn from our TechFirst sponsor network and corporate partners (including AJ Bell and WeAre Group). They conduct industry-standard mock interviews and workplace readiness coaching.

Industry Mock Interviews • Workplace Readiness
Weekly Pathway

The Thursday-to-Career Feeder Pipeline

Connect Launchpad GM is directly integrated with Connect Talent’s core weekly operations at our Salford hub:

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Foundation

Thursdays 10:30am - 12:30pm Essential Digital Skills workshop at Salford hub.

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Accreditation

Thursdays 12:30pm - 2:30pm Google AI Professional Certificate for advanced workplace skills.

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Opportunity

Learners browse live GM tech roles directly on /launchpad.

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Coaching

1-on-1 CV review and mock interviews with university and TechFirst mentors.

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Placement

Learner secures an apprenticeship paying £15,600 to £31,600/year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about applying for digital apprenticeships in Greater Manchester.

Are these apprenticeships completely free, and what do they pay? expand_more

Yes! Apprenticeships are 100% tuition-free jobs. Your training is fully funded by the UK Government apprenticeship levy, and you earn a full-time starting salary between £15,600 and £31,600 per year while gaining an accredited qualification or degree from institutions like Manchester Metropolitan University.

How much does Connect Talent’s 1-on-1 application coaching cost? expand_more

£0.00. Connect Talent CIO is a registered charity (#1169975) and an official Industry Sponsor of TechFirst. Our mission is to eliminate barriers to high-growth tech careers for grassroots talent across Greater Manchester. All CV reviews, mock interviews, and mentoring sessions are completely free of charge.

What happens after I click "Get Free Help"? expand_more

When you request free help, our team matches you with a dedicated mentor from our network. Within 24–48 hours, they will reach out via WhatsApp or email to schedule an informal coaching session where we will review the specific role requirements, de-jargonise the job specification, optimize your CV, and coach you through the application.

Can I join in person at the Salford Hub? expand_more

Absolutely! We host drop-in workshops every Thursday at St James's House, Suite E3, 8th Floor, Pendleton Way, Salford, M6 5FW:
• 10:30am – 12:30pm: Essential Digital Skills Workshop
• 12:30pm – 2:30pm: Google AI Professional Certificate Workshop

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