Where we work · Rochdale

Opportunities for young people in Rochdale.

Mentoring, STEM, digital skills and enterprise for young people in the borough of Rochdale, delivered with local schools and community organisations.

Ideas from our Middleton community session

SSG in Rochdale

Real skills, close to home.

Soft Skills Group is a Greater Manchester community interest company. In Rochdale, including Middleton, we work with young people, schools and community groups to build confidence, practical skills and new pathways into education and work.

Programmes available in Rochdale

Enquire About DeliveryDigital FuturesConfident, creative and safe with technology.

Enquire About DeliveryPersonal FuturesTrusted adults, real conversations, lasting confidence.

Enquire About DeliveryEnterprise FuturesTurning ideas into action.

Enquire About DeliveryCareer FuturesReady for the world of work.

Coming SoonCreative FuturesPractical skills, creative careers.

Coming SoonActive FuturesTeamwork on and off the pitch.

Local organisations we've connected with

Action Together

The infrastructure body for the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector in Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside.

Visit Action Together

Rochdale Borough Council

The local authority for the borough of Rochdale, supporting communities, local businesses and young people across the borough.

Visit Rochdale Borough Council

Rochdale Procurement 360

Event we attended

Rochdale Development Agency's procurement summit, connecting local organisations, suppliers and buyers to open up opportunities in the borough.

Visit Rochdale Procurement 360

Recent activity

Community StoriesListening to the community in MiddletonSSG joined local residents and organisations at a community session in Middleton to hear what young people and families need — and the conversation kept coming back to role models, mentoring and safe places to go.

PartnershipsConnecting Communities. Creating Opportunities.Soft Skills Group CIC engaged with local organisations and community leaders at an Action Together funding event, exploring opportunities for collaboration, community development and positive change for young people.

Events · 7 October 2026Rochdale Procurement 360 SummitSSG attended the Rochdale Procurement 360 Summit, hosted by Rochdale Development Agency, connecting with local organisations and building relationships that can open up opportunities for young people and communities.

FAQs

SSG in Rochdale: questions

Does Soft Skills Group work in Rochdale?

Yes. SSG works with young people, schools and community organisations in the borough of Rochdale, including Middleton, and across Greater Manchester.

How can a school or organisation in Rochdale work with SSG?

Send us an enquiry through our Schools page. We'll talk through your young people, your goals and the best format, from a one-off workshop to a multi-week programme or mentoring.

Can I volunteer with SSG in Rochdale?

Yes. We're recruiting volunteer STEM Mentors across Greater Manchester. If you have experience in tech, engineering, science or digital, you can apply online through our Volunteer page.

Does it cost anything for young people?

It depends on the programme and how it's funded. Many sessions run through schools and partners. Ask us about a specific session and we'll be upfront about any costs.

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Bring SSG to your Rochdale school or group

Tell us about your young people and what you'd like to achieve, and we'll shape a session or programme around them.

Send an enquiry