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From uncertainty to success: Donna lands dream role with Pure Innovations
From uncertainty to success: Donna lands her dream role with Pure Innovations After struggling to find employment for a year, Donna from Dukinfield is celebrating a breakthrough; she has just secured a full-time position as a Project Support Worker with Pure Innovations. Donna’s journey hasn’t been easy. For over 12 months, she faced countless setbacks […]
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YES Manchester and Vestacare: Creating pathways into employment
YES Manchester and Vestacare: Creating pathways into employment YES Manchester is proud to be working alongside local employers to help people across the city move into fulfilling, long-term employment. One of our valued partners is Vestacare (UK) Ltd, a care provider supporting individuals with special needs. In a sector where recruitment can be challenging, Vestacare […]
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We’re Hiring: YES Employability Manager
At YES Manchester, we help people across Greater Manchester find meaningful, secure and well-paid work. And now, we’re looking for a new Employability Manager to lead our talented team, build strong partnerships and shape services that make a real difference. Deadline to apply: 22nd October 2025 at 9am (Please note – We may close this […]
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Volunteers Week: Three people who give their time for YES share why they do
YES Manchester is celebrating Volunteers Week by highlighting three people who give their time for our charity. Agnieszka, Stella and Ahmed have been volunteering in our Newton Heath office, offering support to people in the Greater Manchester area with a range of tasks designed to get them employment, including helping them apply for roles, supporting with […]
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Showcasing one of our Mums this Mother’s Day
Being a new Mum, trying to find a job and studying can be very challenging. But the inspiring story of one lady proves when you have the right guidance and support, anything is possible. Jane came to YES when she needed a part-time job following a two-year career break to care for her baby. She […]
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GM Skills Academy courses – sign up now!
Construction Skills courses currently available… Attention: we have an exciting opportunity for Manchester residents who have an interest in construction, have kickstarted their career in construction already, or are just looking to pick up maintenance skills to use around the house. GM Skills Academy are offering places for the following courses: Intro to Construction Eligibility: […]
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Middleton local gains employment support from YES’s Avenue Library Outreach Days
Middleton local gains support from YES Manchester at Avenue Library Outreach Days Fu, a resident of Middleton, faced a significant challenge in her job search: she didn’t have access to the internet at home. Determined to improve her situation, Fu began visiting The Avenue Library, a mere eight-minute walk from her home. It was during […]
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The couple who said YES!
The couple who said YES! Noureddine, 60, and his wife, Karima, 51, came to YES after Noureddine lost his job of four years. Karima had been working as a Domestic Assistant within the NHS but wanted a full-time position so she could get more money and improve the family’s financial situation. At YES, Noureddine was […]
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Our Construction Academy has launched!
Our Construction Academy has launched! Attention: we have an exciting opportunity for people who are aged 19 or over, are unemployed and have been resident in the UK for at least three years. Have you considered a construction career? Perhaps you’re mulling over options, perhaps you’re working in something unfulfilling or perhaps you just want […]
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