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Working together to deliver opportunities across Greater Manchester
Working with social housing providers to improve employment opportunities, the environment, and local communities.
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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…
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…
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…
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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
Aiden’s journey From Learning Through Podcasts to Gaining Employment
Aiden relocated from London to Wythenshawe to care for his father. With limited knowledge of the local area, he initially lacked the confidence and motivation to seek employment in an unfamiliar environment. He was also unaware of the support available…
Local Women Celebrate Empowerment Through Healthy Cooking
A group of local women are celebrating a major milestone in their personal journeys, having completed a hands-on healthy cooking session at Dukinfield Hub, the final step in a six-week empowerment programme designed to boost confidence, wellbeing, and life skills….
Shannon’s journey from unemployment to landing their dream job
Shannon was unemployed for over 2 years due to her health conditions. As well as having a newborn, this made it difficult for her to find new work. With the help of Support to Succeed, she found a training course…