MBacc Modern Work Experience

Thank you for your interest in supporting Greater Manchester’s MBacc Modern Work Experience. We are proud to be working with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority to offer young people aged 11 to 18 high-quality, meaningful experiences of the workplace.

By offering modern work experience, you’re helping Greater Manchester’s young people build confidence, explore different careers, and understand the routes that lead to high-quality jobs in our growth sectors.

Let’s get started

Please complete the form below to register your interest and pledge your support.

A member of our team will be in touch to arrange a discovery call to explore what you organisation can offer, explain what is involved and showcase the benefits for your business, young people and the economy.

Frequently asked questions

What is MBacc Modern Work Experience?

MBacc Modern Work Experience is Greater Manchester’s approach to giving young people aged 11 to 16 high-quality, meaningful experiences of the workplace.

It aims to build up to 10 days of work experience for young people over their time in secondary education, through visits, virtual sessions, employer led projects and other work experience opportunities.

MBacc Modern Work Experience helps young people aged 11 to 16 learn about working life during secondary school. Activities can include visits to workplaces, work shadowing, projects set by employers, online sessions and placements. Young people build up their experience through a range of activities over time. Employers can choose how to take part, from a single visit to a longer placement.

What is the MBacc?

The Greater Manchester Baccalaureate (MBacc) aims to guarantee every young person growing up in our city region has a clear path and line of sight to the good jobs and training opportunities, here in Greater Manchester.

This will be driven by a system that values technical education as a prestigious route and connects young people to employers through seven MBacc sector gateways — helping them understand the skills they need and how to reach opportunities in our fastest-growing sectors.

What does work experience include?

Experiences of the workplace for 11 to 16-year-olds (Work Shadowing, Work Placements, Group Visits)
Employer led projects based on real workplace tasks or scenarios
Virtual insight sessions
Meet Your Future sessions, where relevant
Workplace visits and tours

How much time do I need to commit to this activity?

The MBacc modern work experience offers a flexible approach to activities so this can be anything from a single workplace visit to a longer placement. You choose what works for you.

Do you have any examples of Greater Manchester’s organisations participating in this activity?

Yes, we’re delighted that Greater Manchester’s organisations are participating in the MBacc Modern Work Experience activity. Please click on this link to see some success stories.