Welcome to athena
Working together to deliver opportunities across Greater Manchester
Working with social housing providers to improve employment opportunities, the environment, and local communities.
Our latest projects
Our Projects
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Athena Apprenticeships
Not all businesses can make the commitment to hiring an apprentice for the full duration of an apprenticeship. Therefore Athena employs all apprentices and we will work to ensure you remain employed throughout your apprenticeship. This means you could end…
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Working Well: Support to Succeed programme
Start your journey and make a referral today! Support to Succeed is offering FREE one-to-one coaching to people looking to make a difference in their lives. If you are aged 19+, live in Greater Manchester, are not employed, and are…
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Motiv8
Motiv8 an Athena-led project which was funded by the Big Lottery and European Social Fund ended in March 2023. Motiv8 received £17.5 million from The National Lottery Community Fund and the European Social Fund as part of the Building Better…
How to Join
Why become an Athena member?
As an Athena member you will benefit from working with various organisations, from across Greater Manchester, on exciting projects that will benefit both people and places.
News
Our latest news
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Athena: Working Well: Support to Succeed
The Working Well Support to Succeed programme continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people across Greater Manchester. Designed to help individuals overcome barriers and move towards employment, education, and improved wellbeing, the programme offers personalised support…
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Chris journey: Chris Finds Stability Through Support to Succeed
*Chris, who had been battling severe mental health challenges and unstable housing, has made remarkable progress through the Support to Succeed programme. Initially rating his wellbeing at just 4 out of 10, Chris struggled with suicidal thoughts and found job…
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In Jonathan’s Words: The Impact of Support to Succeed
“I want to express my thanks for the help and support that Support to Suceed programme has given me. After five years caring for my late mother, I was unsure how to start again. At 54, I needed more than…
