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11 – 15 years<\/h1>\n

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Get advice, help and support from GMACS to get you thinking about your careers and education choices.<\/p>\n

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Meet your education choices<\/h2>\n

You can choose from a wide range of options for education and training. You\u2019ll need to make a choice when you finish your GCSEs, so learn about all the different options now.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019d like to go on to further education, you could choose to take A levels, T levels, or BTECs \u2013 or a combination of these.<\/p>\n

Or you could kickstart your career with an apprenticeship.<\/p>\n

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Opportunities and support<\/h2>\n

There are lots of opportunities for you to experience working life in Greater Manchester. And there are lots of support programs designed to help you transition along your career journey. See some of the options tailored specifically for you below.<\/p>\n

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Get connected with travel around Greater Manchester<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re under 16, you can use an igo card to keep your travel costs down. The igo card allows you to use child tickets on buses in Greater Manchester. You can also use it as proof of age for travelling by tram with a child ticket.<\/p>\n

To qualify for an igo card, you must:<\/p>\n