A new careers fair for young people is due to take place in Oldham this month.

The free careers day event will be on Tuesday (September 26) from 3 to 7pm at Oldham Queen Elizabeth Hall.

Youngsters aged 15 to 25 who are looking to start their career, get a new job, or further their skills can visit the fair to seek advice, guidance and support on opportunities available to them.

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Attendees will get the chance to meet organisations from across the borough who are looking for talented residents to join their teams or learn more about training opportunities.

Oldham Community Leisure, Barlow's Electrical and Pearson Legal are just some of the employers which have promised to make an appearance and give advice.

Meanwhile, Get Oldham Working, Positive Steps and a range of other support organisations will also be there to provide extra guidance and support.

Those who don't know what their future holds will have the opportunity to speak to all the exhibitions about the different career options available within different sectors, helping them to gain a better understanding of potential career paths.

As well as more than 40 businesses, education, training and engagement providers at the fair, there will also be inspiring talks on securing apprenticeships, getting into a legal career and how to get into the arts and culture sector.

Councillor Mohon Ali, cabinet member for education and skills, said: “I would encourage young people who are looking for employment or anyone who wants to find out about the opportunities open to them across the borough, to come along to the free event. 

“It’s a great opportunity to find your career, start a new one and gain first-hand knowledge from people in the sectors you want to get into.

"It’s exciting times for the borough as our regeneration plans, including the creation of 2,000 homes in the town centre and a new theatre, will bring businesses to the borough, boosting the local economy and bringing in more jobs.”

No booking is required to attend.

The Queen Elizabeth Hall is next to Oldham Bus Station and pay and display parking is also available.

For those travelling by tram, Oldham King Street Metrolink stop is just a two to three-minute walk away.

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