Bolton

About Bolton

On the north western side of Greater Manchester, Bolton is a friendly town full of character. There’s lots of industrial heritage on show with canals and railways, as well as tons of beautiful countryside. The Bolton area covers the town of Bolton but also a wider area including Farnworth and Kearsley.

Bolton is a busy area with lots of employers, schools, colleges, and other training providers. Explore some of the top businesses and training options on this page.

Meet the top employers in Bolton

See the biggest employers in Bolton – just click through to see their jobs pages. Getting to know these employers could inspire you about your future career or help you to make decisions about what to study.

Learn about training providers in Bolton

See some of the training providers you could study with in Bolton. Why not explore what courses they offer to see what’s available in your area?

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Alliance Learning

 

Bolton Sixth Form

 

Bolton College

 

Canon Slade

 

Eden Boys

 

Rivington and Blackrod

 

Thornleigh

 

Turton

 

University Collegiate School

 

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Alliance Learning

 

Bolton Sixth Form

 

Bolton College

 

Canon Slade

 

Eden Boys

 

Rivington and Blackrod

 

Thornleigh

 

Turton

 

University Collegiate School

 

Which T Levels are available in Bolton?

The following T Levels are available at Bolton College to start in September 2024:

These are subject to change by the College.

The following T Levels are available at The Sixth Form Bolton to start in September 2024:

These are subject to change by the College.

See in demand jobs in Bolton

This quick list shows the most in demand occupations across Bolton. Do any of these sound like something you’d like to do?

 

  1. Teaching assistant
  2. Admin assistant
  3. Customer service
  4. Cleaner
  5. Bookkeeper

Find careers events near you

Discover helpful and informative careers events in Bolton and the nearby areas.

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Learn about the most in demand skills in Bolton

These skills are the top 5 required skills across Bolton. You might already have some of these or could start a course to boost your skillset.

 

  1. Communication
  2. Management
  3. Customer service
  4. Teaching
  5. Attention to detail

Discover local opportunities and support

See some opportunities to get work experience or brush up on your skills here on GMACS.

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