Oldham’s young people are being urged to get their foot in the door of Greater Manchester’s booming property sector by taking part in a free week-long workshop next month.

The "Regeneration Brainery" is an immersive workshop for 17 to 20-year-olds, aimed at setting young people from a range of backgrounds on a path to a career in the built environment.

Young people are encouraged to put themselves forward as a ‘brainee’ ahead of the programme to be held from April 3-7 in central Manchester.

The Brainery matches young people with industry mentors, who - be they architects, property developers or masterplanners - each have a hand in shaping our towns and cities.

But this isn’t some stuffy seminar - the programme includes visits to construction sites, interactive workshops, visits to workplaces of industry professionals and practical skills to get ahead in the industry.

It’s the brainchild of CAPITAL&CENTRIC, the Manchester-based property developers behind plans to transform five of the city’s oldest industrial buildings into the coolest places to live and work.

People with an interest in built environment, including subjects such as development, architecture, planning, interior and exterior design, construction, communications, and property services should take part.

Young people are encouraged to apply by March 21 by completing the application form which can be found at www.regenerationbrainery.co.uk/events/.