The BBC aims to be a true reflection of the nations and regions it serves in terms of output and employment. With a huge regional base in Manchester it offers a range of opportunities from Journalism and Programme Making to technical and admin support roles, many work experience opportunities and trainee schemes.

The Co-operative Bank is housed in the landmark Pyramid building and prides itself on its ethical policies. Customers are consulted for feedback on the policies and in 2001 97% indicated their full support. The bank is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all and welcomes applications from all individuals for advertised jobs that match their skills and interests.

Granada Television has been broadcasting to the North West of England since 1956 and is the only ITV company to have held a licence continuously since that time. Granada’s headquarters and main studio complex in Manchester host a new electronic news centre and the studios are home to many popular BBC, Granada and Independent shows, including A Question of Sport, You've Been Framed, Question Time and Stars In Their Eyes.

The John Lewis Partnership is co owned by 50,000 employees called Partners. The Partnership currently has a store in Cheadle and is opening another store in early 2005 at the Trafford Centre, which in total will be employing nearly 2000 people locally. Whilst it is important that the company is successful, since there are no outside shareholders whose interests have to come first, a primary interest of the company is the happiness of those who work within it. The Partnership believes there should be more to a job than work and pay and therefore aims to employ people of ability and integrity who are committed to working together and to supporting its principles.

Marks and Spencer is one of the UK's leading retailer's of clothing, foods, homeware and financial services, serving 10 million customers a week in over 300 UK stores. The Company also trades in 30 countries worldwide, and has a Group turnover in excess of £8billion. It has won many awards including Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) - Most Advanced Supermarket, 2003.

Stockport NHS Trust is applying to become a NHS Foundation Trust from 1 April 2004. It was invited to apply to be in the first wave of NHS Foundation Hospitals because of its track record of delivering and improving services to patients. The National Health Service is the largest single employer within the country, employing about a million people in England. There is a virtually endless list of occupations and careers available. As well as nurses, doctors and therapists, roles include portering, pharmacy, information technology, stores work and accountancy.

Recently described by the Commission for Health improvement as "the best in the north west," Stockport Primary Care Trust provides health care for approximately 300,000 people. It encompasses Dental services, Occupational and Physiotherapy, School and District Nursing, Podiatry, GP surgeries, Nutrition and Dietetics, Health Visitors and Health Promotion, and supporting administrative staff.

Sainsbury's is committed to offering equality of opportunity to all people and celebrating opportunities a diverse workforce brings. Diversity issues have Board sponsorship and a clear strategy, which drives progression in all areas of ethnicity, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation and disability. Local stores at Stockport, Cheadle, and the new concept store at Hazel Grove have been working with the Embracing Diversity team since the project began.

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council serves a population of almost 300,000 residents and employs around 12,500 staff. Jobs within the Council cover almost every occupation you can think of and are as wide ranging as cleaners, solicitors, teachers and bricklayers. The Council is committed to it’s vision of creating a 'Cleaner, Greener, Safer, Stronger Stockport. It seeks to promote equality and the employment of a diverse workforce, which reflects the community it serves.

Launched in October 1999 Smile.co.uk is part of The Co-operative Bank, also based at the Pyramid, but it works separately. The aim is to be the UK's best online bank for value and service. The company promotes equal opportunities for all employees and state that they expect all members of staff to accept personal responsibility for keeping where they work free from discrimination - a place where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.