One Person.
our journey.
connected support
Progression isn’t linear. Support shouldn’t be either.
People's lives rarely fit neatly into one programme. Someone may need confidence before employment support, practical life skills alongside career development, or leadership development as they progress.
The Community Progression Hub connects that support around the person - helping people access what they need to keep moving forward.
Rather than asking: “Which programme does this person qualify for?”
We ask: “What does this person need to move forward?”
Our ambition is to build an ecosystem where people can access the right support and opportunity at the right time, throughout their journey.
We are creating a growing ecosystem where individuals, employers, community organisations and partners work together to create opportunity that last.
DEVELOP PEOPLE
We help people build confidence, skills, networks and access to opportunity.
STRENGTHEN ORGANISATIONS
We work with employers and partners to develop people, strengthen inclusive practice and open pathways to opportunity.
TRANSFORM COMMUNITIES
As people progress, lead and contribute, they create wider social and economic value in their families and communities.
Building A Community Progression Hub for greater manchester
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Opportunity should not depend on your background.
Greater Manchester is full of talent. But access to opportunity is not always equal.
For people from Black Africans, Asians and Caribbean communities, migrants, young people and others who may be underrepresented or underserved, the barriers can be complex - from Institutional and systematic barriers, to lack of confidence, limited professional networks, and barriers to development and progression.
Amaning CareerLift exists to help bridge those gaps.
Through our Community Progression Hub, we connect people to practical support, development, opportunities and relationships that can help them move forward - while working with employers, community organisations and partners to make opportunity more accessible.
We don't see a lack of potential.
We see potential that deserves access, opportunity and the chance to thrive.
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Every individual enters the Hub differently.
Some arrive looking for employment.
Some through schools.
Some through employers.
Some through community organisations.
Others through wellbeing support.
Wherever someone begins...
their journey doesn't end there.
THREE pathways. one CONNECT PROGRESSION JOURNEY
Wherever someone is starting from, there should be a pathway forward.
Our five connected pathways support people through different stages of life, learning, work and leadership — while giving organisations and communities practical ways to invest in people and create opportunity.
ASPIRE - YOUNG FUTURES
For young people aged 11–24. Building confidence, skills, aspirations and readiness for the future.
CAREER - Readiness & Progression
Helping people prepare for work, access opportunities and progress in meaningful careers.
LEAD - Leadership Development
Developing confident, capable leaders who can influence others and create positive impact.
Confidence & Wellbeing • Life Skills • Digital & Future Skills
These areas are embedded across our pathways, helping us respond to the wider factors that can enable — or prevent — progression.
