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Teens urged to quit their habit this week 09 March 2010
Wednesday 10th March is National Stop Smoking Day, and young people in Oldham are being encouraged to access free support services aimed at helping them quit smoking.
Oldhams Teenage Pregnancy Success 09 March 2010
The Office for National Statistics has released data today showing that Oldham has achieved a 38.3% percentage reduction in under 18 conceptions between 1998 and 2008. This is the seventh highest reduction in England.
Oldham Silver Surfers a Shining Example 09 March 2010
Two Oldham Silver Surfers have shown that their ages don’t have to be a barrier to getting acquainted with computers and using the internet.
Young people learn art of podcasting 01 February 2010
Young people in Oldham received an insight into what it’s like to work for a top radio station before Christmas when they spent a day at Key 103 producing podcasts and conducting interviews.
Oldham residents encouraged to learn new skill in 2010 19 January 2010
Adults in Oldham are being urged to take advantage of free courses being offered at local employment charity Highway to Opportunities (H2O) to improve their English, Maths or I.T skills.
Early Christmas present for Kickstart students 16 December 2009
Young people attending Kickstart, an Oldham charity delivering motor vehicle related qualifications, have received an early Christmas present this week after they were presented with a cheque for £1500 courtesy of a donation from Shaw and Crompton Parish Council.
Have fun and stay safe this Christmas 04 December 2009
Oldham agencies have joined together for the festive period to deliver a ‘Have Fun, Be Safe’ Campaign to local residents. The campaign will run throughout December, and involves local agencies including Greater Manchester Police Oldham Division, Brook, Oldham Community Health Services (part of NHS Oldham), and Positive Steps delivering targeted information, advice and support aimed at keeping people safe over Christmas.
School leavers moving to positive destinations 25 November 2009
An analysis into the destinations of Year 11 pupils in 2009 has shown record numbers of students in the borough are leaving school and finding themselves in the positive situation of being in education, training or employment.
Local women celebrate Eid with careers advice 24 November 2009
Local employment charity Highway to Opportunities (H2O) will be delivering career and leaning advice to Oldham women on Wednesday 25th November at the Pakistani Community Centre whilst hosting a fun packed Asian Milad event.
pupils first class role model day at St Augustines 24 November 2009
Year 9 pupils at St Augustines were given a first class insight into their futures today when their school arranged a ‘Raising Aspirations and Role Models Session Day’
Oldham year 11s to decide on future this weekend 10 November 2009
Connexions Oldham is hosting its annual Your Choice Careers Exhibition for Year 11 pupils this weekend, on Saturday 14th November.
Ed Balls visit to PSO 27 October 2009
Ed Balls, Secretary of State for Children, School and Families, and Ian Wright Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for 14-19 Reform and Apprenticeships have visited Oldham today.
Downing Street visit for Oldham teens 07 October 2009
Two Oldham teens have been rewarded for their hard work in helping to gain £5 million funding for a youth zone in Oldham, by being invited to a reception celebrating youth talent at Number 10 Downing Street last week.
Oldham student puts pen to paper for university career 14 September 2009
A young woman from Oldham is using her talent and entrepreneurial brain to help finance her way through university from September by setting up an online portrait service.
Positive steps for Oldhams Neets 13 July 2009
The latest set of quarterly figures for Connexions show that, despite the challenges faced by the current economic climate, Oldham’s NEET (Not in Education, Training or Employment rate) is lowest of its statistical neighbours, and only just above the national average.
Learndirect team shortlisted for award 19 June 2009
The team were nominated in May 2009 for their award after seeing the number of clients increase as a result of the recession.
Free day of fun this weekend 18 June 2009
All Oldham residents are invited to a free day of fun this weekend at the Annual Oldham Children and Youth Alliance Fun Day, at Alexandra Park from 11.00-4.00pm on Saturday 20th June.
Have your say on drugs in Oldham 03 June 2009
Oldham Drug and Alcohol Action Team, and Oldham Police are using Tackling Drugs Changing Lives Week, next week to answer your questions about all drugs related issues in Oldham
Never too old to learn 03 June 2009
Two Oldham pensioners have been reunited after an 11 year absence after they were both drawn as winners after attending a Silver Surfers Day at local employment charity, Highway to Opportunities.
Time to get online for Oldhams Silver Surfers 28 May 2009
Oldham residents are invited to afternoon tea with Highway to Opportunities
Top Teachers 28 May 2009
A group of Oldham teachers have been awarded a National Certificate of Continuing Professional Development in Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHEE) enabling them to teach sexual health, relationships and drug education in their own schools.
Local opportunities to make a Positive Step in careers this weekend 23 April 2009
Positive Steps Oldham are holding a drop in recruitment session for those wanting to work with Oldham’s young peoples services including Connexions, Oldham Youth Offending and Oasis the young peoples drug and alcohol service.
Oldhams childminders boost their IT skills 02 April 2009
Oldhams childminders boost their IT skills
Oldham gets green light for youth development 03 March 2009
The steering group which includes a range of private and public sector businesses put a 79 page proposal in to the government for a share of the £160 million ‘my place’ fund which is distributed across boroughs to support youth initiatives.
Young people say No to Knife Crime 03 March 2009
Young people from Fitton Hill and Hathershaw are officially launching their campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of carrying a knife this week.
Oldhams teenage pregnancy strategy working 26 February 2009
The Office for National Statistics has released data today which shows Oldham has the seventh highest reduction in teenage conceptions in the country despite latest figures showing a slight increase from a rate of 45.1 per 1000 of 15-17yr olds in 2006 to 46.7 in 2007, marking a 3.5% increase over the two years. Between 1998 and 2007 Oldham had the second highest reduction for teenage pregnancies in the North West, (29.4%)
UK Online visits Oldham 23 February 2009
Local employment charity Highway to Opportunities (H2O) were visited by Helen Milner, Managing Director, and Julie Mitchell North West Regional Manager of UK Online last week.
Rochdales young people offered help to drivesafe 17 February 2009
Young people are being given the chance to find out more about their cars by participating in a free session run by the Kickstart Project in Middleton. The sessions are for anyone aged 16-25, living in the Rochdale area with an interest to know more about cars and using them safely
Local opportunities for local people 28 January 2009
Highway to Opportunities (H2O), in partnership with Jobcentre Plus, is organising a major Jobs Fair event at Oldham Sports and Leisure Centre on Friday 30thJanuary, 2009.
Oldham Youth Offending Service making good progress 17 December 2008
Oldham Youth Offending Service (YOS) were recently subject to an inspection by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation in July this year. The findings which have now been published conclude that ‘significant progress’ has been implemented in the period leading up to the inspection and all areas were rated either ‘adequate’ or ‘good’
Small steps to big changes for Oldham mums 17 December 2008
Oldham mums will be starting the new year with increased confidence and an improved skills set after completing a STEPs Personal Success course delivered by Highway to Opportunities and Spring Meadows Childrens Centre.
Oldham partners on the road to achieving emotional health and wellbeing 09 December 2008
Oldham partners on the road to achieving emotional health and wellbeing
National Award for Positive Steps Oldham invention 18 November 2008
A pioneering assessment tool developed by Positive Steps Oldham (PSO) has been recognised by winning a national award. The CAF Card package, which provides support to vulnerable young people won the Institute of Career Guidance (ICG) national award for Inclusion at the ICG Conference Hall in Cardiff on Friday 14th Novembe
Positive Steps hosts first Targeted Youth Support Centre 05 November 2008
Positive Steps hosts first Targeted Youth Support Centre
Have your say on tomorrows workforce today 22 October 2008
Key businesses in Oldham are hosting an event for employers working in the children’s workforce; the health industry; the community justice and the adult social care sector to come and meet with young people to find out how they can develop their workforce to increase productivity.
Highway to Opportunities are holding a drop in session for residents not yet online 22 October 2008
Highway to Opportunities are holding a drop in session for residents not yet online
Bird boxes and hanging baskets brighten up summer for elderly residents 23 September 2008
Bird boxes and hanging baskets brighten up summer for elderly residents
Skills coaching pilot takes off in Oldham 16 September 2008
Highway to Opportunities are piloting a new skills coaching service aimed at getting over 19’s in Oldham back into work.
DAAT clients knockout their competition 06 August 2008
A group of service users and volunteers from Oldham’s drugs and alcohol services competed against other teams from DAATs across Greater Manchester in an ‘It’s a Knockout’ competition last week.
Career opportunities for locals wanting to work with our future 24 June 2008
Local employment charity Highway to Opportunities’ (H2O) will be hosting an event aimed at men and women interested in a career working with Children and Young People on Thursday 26th June at the Honeywell Centre.
Footballing glory for Connexions Oldham 24 June 2008
Positive Steps Oldham’s athletic employees continued their grip on the national Connexions 5-a-side football tournament by bringing home the trophy for the third time in 5 years this weekend.
Asians Womens Project in Oldham in the running to win a National Lottery Award 20 June 2008
The Asian Women’s Project in Oldham has reached the semi-finals of The National Lottery Awards
Share your views on drinking 20 June 2008
Local people are being encouraged to share their views on how much they drink and by doing so, help shape healthcare.
Free family fun day this weekend 17 June 2008
Free family fun day this weekend
Award nomination for Oldham Team 05 June 2008
The learndirect team at Highway to Opportunities (H2O) are celebrating being shortlisted for a ‘centre of the year’ learndirect achievement awards for 2008.
BLUETOOTH USED TO COMBAT DRUGS 28 May 2008
Oldham police and drugs services are using Bluetooth technology to gather information about drug dealers during 'Tackling Drugs, Changing Lives week' (19-24 May) to disrupt the supply of drugs in the area.
Chief issues warning to Oldham women 28 May 2008
Oldham's police commander is urging women when going out in Oldham to keep themselves safe, following a number of incidents in the area, where women have put themselves at risk.
Familiar face drops into for surfing lessons 28 May 2009
A familiar face dropped into local employment charity Highway to Opportunities last week, for a tutorial on using the internet
Healthy Happy PRU-PIls 28 May 2008
Healthy happy children are on the menu at Oldham’s Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) after the school achieved their Healthy Schools Status.
Residents encourages to rat on a rat 16 May 2008
Residents encourages to rat on a rat
Groundbreaking team offer hope to workers after site closure 09 May 2008
A pioneering project in Oldham has seen employees facing redundancy due to the closure of the Oldham based Slumberland factory, helped into education, employment and training following the successful delivery of a job related support package by partnership agencies.
H2O pilot new employment programme 02 May 2008
Highway to Opportunities are pleased to announce that they have recently been invited to pilot employability skills training to Oldham residents, brought about following a new government initiative to help people get back to work.
Oldham Mums Taking The Right Steps 02 May 2008
Oldham mums have been given a skills boost this week after completing a STEPs Personal Success course delivered by Highway to Opportunities and Spring Meadows Children Centre
parents given help with driving mum and dad mad technique 14 April 2008
parents given help with driving mum and dad mad technique
Use Alcohol Awareness week to reflect on your drinking 09 April 2008
Use Alcohol Awareness week to reflect on your drinking
Oldham DAAT show they are ACCE 09 April 2008
Oldham DAAT show they're ACCE
Students cry 'We are the Connexions champions' 09 April 2008
Students cry 'We are the Connexions champions'
UFI lands on H20 09 April 2008
UFI lands on H20
Oldham on track for teenage pregnancy reductions 28 February 2008
Recent figures from the Governments Teenage Pregnancy Unit have confirmed that Oldham’s Teenage Pregnancy Strategy is working
Asian womens event promotes learning and fun 25 February 2008
Local employment charity Highway to Opportunities (H2O) will be delivering career and leaning advice to Oldham women on Wednesday 27th February at the Pakistani Community Centre whilst hosting a fun packed Asian Milad event.
Oldhamers come out to train their brains 25 February 2008
Oldham locals came out in force to train their brains and sight last week as Highway to Opportunities (H2O) offered free sessions to members of the public on a Nintendo DS Lite.
Spring Clean your Career 25 February 2008
Oldham residents looking at getting a new job or back into work can benefit from Spring Job Week this week.
Young people prepare to get integrated 25 February 2008
Young people from Hathershaw, Grange and Counthill schools embarking on a community cohesion project were invited to a celebration event at the Connexions centre on Friday 22nd February.
Evalution form 13 February 2008
Evaluation forms from the Healthy Lifestyles Training
Free Healthy Lifestyle Brief Intervention Training for staff 13 February 2008
Positive Steps Oldham are offering free Health Lifestyles training to anyone working with young people and adults in Oldham.
Have A Fine Romance This Valentines Day 12 February 2008
As St Valentine’s night draws near thousands of couples in Oldham will be celebrating with a romantic night out. And the message from local alcohol campaigners is clear: ‘Have a great night, have a drink but don’t go over the top and ruin a special evening.’
Safe sex and contraception practices on hand this week 12 February 2008
As part of their on going work to raise awareness of young peoples sexual health issues the teenage pregnancy partnership have organised a series of events to promote Contraceptive Awareness Week 11-17th February.
Raps the way to do it 05 February 2008
Young people from South Alexandra Youth Inclusion Project (YIP) were rewarded for their months of hard work on various projects with a celebration evening on Wednesday 30th January at Arc Community Centre.
Connexions MI data Jan 2008 04 February 2008
Connexions MI data Jan 2008
Oldham grandparents leading fight against substance misuse 03 January 2008
Grandparents in Oldham are helping to break cycles of drug misuse in their families. Now drug workers in the town want to hear from those grandparents and build on their experiences to help more even families.
Oldham home to first female Asian Muslim bus driver 20 November 2007
Local employment charity Highway to Opportunities (H2O) is proud holders of a national record- employing Britain’s first Asian Muslim female bus drivers.
Positive Steps for Oldhams School Leavers 20 November 2007
An analysis into the destinations of Year 11 pupils in 2007 has shown record numbers of students in the borough are leaving school and finding themselves in the positive situation of being in education, training or employment.
Connexions Junior University Moving Report 2007 19 November 2007
Connexions Junior University Moving Report 2007
Connexions Moving On report 2007 19 November 2007
Connexions Moving On report 2007
BOOKLET AIMS TO INSPIRE CAREERS IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE 01 November 2007
A new booklet designed to inspire women from Black Minority Ethnic (BME) communities to work in health and social care will be launched at a special careers event on Wednesday.
Young people take up shoe boxing 01 November 2007
Young people attending Oldham’s Youth Inclusion Projects (YIP) reached the end of their summer of activities by handing over 50 shoe boxes filled to the brim with toys, games and other gifts ready to be sent to deprived children in other countries.
Pupils get a taste of recruitment 18 October 2007
A group of year 11’s were given an insight into the job recruitment process at Kaskenmoor school this week when they were interviewed by two Directors from Positive Steps Oldham. The role was ‘exhibition support worker’ for Connexions annual Your Choice Exhibition.
Helping Oldham get back on track 17 October 2007
A new programme has been launched in Oldham this month aimed at reducing unemployment levels in the borough.
Oldham drug related deaths lowest in country 15 October 2007
Oldham Drug and Alcohol Action Team have welcomed the news that the borough now has one of the lowest drug related death rates in the North West, and England.
Dragons Den Opening in Oldham 11 October 2007
A group of women from Oldham are on their way to becoming successful business women after completing a two week ‘Business Enterprise’ course run by local employment charity Highway to Opportunities (H2O)
Volunteer vies for victory in government drug awards 24 September 2007
A one-time heroin user from Oldham who now acts as an inspirational support worker to hundreds of people trying to kick the habit has been nominated for a top government award
Oh YOS 21 September 2007
Oldham Youth Offending Service has recently celebrated encouraging news - they are well on track to smash their targeted reduction of first time entrants into the criminal justice system.
Matrix status for H2O 19 September 2007
Highway to Opportunities (H2O), have this week received a Matrix award- a nationally recognised quality mark for companies in the Information, Advice and Guidance sector, recognising their commitment to the continuous development and improvement of their services.
Positive steps reduce negative behaviour 12 September 2007
Connexions Oldham hosted a PAYP (Positive Activities for Young People) Celebration event at Grange Arts Centre, Rochdale Road on Wednesday 5th September
Top marks for H20 12 September 2007
Highway to Opportunities have celebrated their first Learndirect birthday by achieving excellent results in the quarterly Learndirect customer satisfaction survey.
Advice at exam results time 28 August 2007
Around the country today people will be opening their exam results in anticipation, some will be celebrating, and some may not have done quite as well as they had hoped. If you have opened your results today and haven’t got what you expected or needed then there is help and advice at hand, to make sure you make the best decisions possible for you.
Young People do their bit for the environment 20 August 2007
Young people in Hathershaw & Fitton Hill are spending some of their summer holidays doing their bit for the environment. As part of the summer holiday activities in the NDC area, Oldham Youth Inclusion Project (YIP) has been running successful 'Themed' weeks with the young people, focussing on different topics such as health and sport, culture and arts and, music
Oldham collects first trophy of the season 20 August 2007
Positive Steps Oldham has once again collected a trophy for Oldham by winning the National Connexions 5-a-side football tournament for the second time in three years.
Young people prove they are a match for the police 20 August 2007
Oldham Police force have been given a run for their money by young people from Oldham's youth inclusion projects(YIP) in a friendly football match at Chapel Road pitches on Wednesday August 15th
Service users complete on North West football tournament 09 August 2007
A group of Oldham Drug and Alcohol Action Teams service users have competed, and come second in the North West DAAT charity football tournament
Full marks to Kickstart pupils 09 August 2007
Kickstart Chief Executive Adrian Ball presented 15 young pupils with various certificates on Wednesday 18th July for completing a range of motor vehicle maintenance courses.
Oldham teachers congratulated on PSHE qualifications 09 August 2007
Eight teachers in Oldham have been awarded with Certificates for achieving a nationally recognised qualification of teaching PSHE this week. The awards ceremony took place at the Norton Grange Hotel, on Friday 6th July.
Young People Graffiti Connexions Centre 08 June 2007
A group of young people representing Connexions Oldham Advisory Board have designed an interactive ‘brick in the wall’ consultation in the Connexions centre
Career advice delivered to Asian Women in Oldham 01 May 2007
Highway to Opportunities visited the Asian Community on Wednesday 25th April, hosting a fun packed event for Asian Women in the Glodwick area. Over 400 Asian Women attended, and were treated to a fun packed afternoon which included fashion and jewellery stalls, henna painting. However the event also had a more serious side with an emphasis on engaging the Asian community, and delivering information on education, training and employment
Young people in Oldham know every child matters 01 May 2007
A group of young people representing Connexions and Gallery 37 plus from Oldham have had a busy weekend travelling the country expressing their views on issues relating to teenagers.
teen mums get thinking 20 February 2007
teen mums get thinking
Schools celebrate healthy status 20 February 2007
Oldham schools celebarted their healthy schools status at the Queen Elizabeth hall on Friday 2nd February
DAATs freephone, concerned about drugs...call 0808 161 1221 23 January 2007
Help and advice for those affected by drugs in Oldham: 0808 161 1221 ‘The DAAT is a strategic partnership which coordinates all statutory and voluntary organisations involved in drug and alcohol issues in Oldham’ comments Oldham DAAT Manager Kay French. ‘Through successful partnership working we are helping people get off drugs and rebuild their lives as well as minimising the harm caused to families and the community at large.’
Young people 'discover' support agencies in Oldham 10 January 2007
The winter ‘Discovery café’, a health information and education event, was held on Wednesday at Gallery Oldham. The event provided a way for young people not attending school, to find out what advice and support is available for them across different organisations in Oldham.
Health advice available through Connexions Oldham 10 January 2007
Positive Steps, who deliver children and young people’s services in Oldham, have today launched a new team of health advisors, in partnership with Oldham’s Primary Care Trust. The team is funded and employed by the PCT and will be based at Positive Steps on Union Street, working with Connexions, Oldham Youth Offending Service, and Oasis@connexions
Over 2500 pupils and parents attend Connexions careers event 08 January 2007
The annual Your Choice event, hosted by Connexions Oldham was held at the Queen Elizabeth Hall on Wednesday 8th November. The event which brings training providers, schools, colleges, and potential employers for pupils post year 11 was attended by over 2500 pupils and parents, almost doubling the number attending last year’s event.
Oldham girls produce fantastic beauty book 06 October 2006
A group of girls attending Oldham's Youth Inclusion Project (YIP) at Fitton Hill have designed and produced a beauty book- all proceeds of sales are going to Dr Kershaw's Hospice
Learndirect Courses available at H20 25 September 2006
Learndirect courses are now available for all adults at Highway to Opportunities on Union Street
School's DVD Is All About Experience 10 August 2006
Connexions has produced a new DVD which follows Kaskenmoor pupils as they carry out work experience around the borough.
The Truth About Drugs 07 April 2006
A ground-breaking project that has helped 1250 local drug addicts rebuild their lives is desperate for volunteers.
Stepping Out With The Best 06 March 2006
Positive Steps Oldham is successful in gaining a place in the 2006 Sunday Times 'Best 100 Small Companies to Work For' list.
Young Rappers Take To The Airwaves 30 May 2006
Award winning rappers from Oldham appear on BBC Radio 4
Search for the heroes 16 February 2006
A search has been launched to find the unsung heroes who are helping tackle drug abuse in Oldham.
Youths get their message across in anti-social row 16 February 2006
Youths get their message across in anti-social row
Crime's Cracking Itself 16 February 2006
Youngsters have been telling how projects to help people stay out of trouble are making a real difference in Oldham.
No job for a lady? 16 February 2006
No job for a lady try telling that to this groundbreaker
Exhibition helps young connect with a career 17 February 2006
The fire service and the NHS were among the scores of organisations at a careers fair for young people.
Play highlights teenage issues 17 February 2006
Teenage parenthood, relationships and sexual health were the issues raised by a drama taken into secondary schools across Oldham.
Footballing Glory for Positive Steps Oldham 22 September 2005
Positive Steps Oldham (PSO) has once again punched well above its weight by winning the national Connexions 5-a-side football tournament for the second time in three years.
New Home for Highway to Opportunities 22 September 2005
Highway to Opportunities (H2O), the new service enabling adults to find work, improve their skills or think about a new career, has opened its new, purpose-designed centre in Brunswick House on Union Street.
Strategic Role for PSO Chief Executive 22 September 2005
Tim Mitchell, Chief Executive of Positive Steps Oldham, has been seconded to Oldham MBC to a key role in developing services for children and young people across the Borough.
Right On Track 17 March 2006
A 12 week course in motor restoration delivered by Fitton Hill and Hathershaw Youth Inclusion Project
Keep Cool at Exam Results Time 22 September 2005
Connexions Personal Advisers are on hand to offer help and advice as exam results loom.
National Recognition for Positive Steps Oldham 22 September 2005
The Government’s Green Paper on the future of services for teenagers has identified Positive Steps Oldham, the local multi-agency charity, as an example of how best to deliver integrated services for young people.
HUG Quiz Unites Generations 09 August 2005
Young people from Connexions Oldham’s Advisory Board have organised an intergenerational quiz night on Tuesday, 19 July to raise money to support lonely older people in our community.
Healthy School Award Fighting Fit 09 August 2005
More than 35 schools from across Oldham will come together next week to attend the 2005 Healthy School Award Ceremony.
Teenage Pregnancy Strategy on Track 09 August 2005
Oldham Teenage Pregnancy Partnership Board recently received official recognition that it is on track to meet its 2010 target of halving teenage pregnancies in the borough.
Positive Steps Oldham Backs White Band Day 09 August 2005
Positive Steps Oldham Backs White Band Day
Conference Helps Oldham Schools Shape Up 30 June 2005
More than 60 teachers and school health advisers from Oldham will attend a special event next week to find out how they can incorporate healthy food and physical activity into the lives of the children of their schools.
E-gov Services On The Buses 30 June 2005
Highway to Opportunities (H2O) (a recently established company incorporating Opportunities for Women, Routes to Employment and the Oldham Adult Careers Guidance Service) has been awarded a UfI (University for Industry) contract to pilot e-government websites.
Local Star to Launch Bus Stop Shop 30 June 2005
Oldham resident John Henshaw, star of TV programmes such as “Born and Bred”, “Early Doors” and “Cops”, will officially launch the new Bus Stop Shop service helping residents of Hathershaw and Fitton Hill into work, on Thursday this week.
Connexions Oldham Leads the Way 22 June 2005
Connexions in Oldham is making a real difference to the lives of some of the Borough’s most disadvantaged young people, according to recent figures.
Get on Board 22 June 2005
A specially-converted double-decker bus will hit the streets of Fitton Hill and Hathershaw next week, bringing help and advice on getting into the job market.
Adult Learners' Week in Oldham 24 May 2005
Adults living and working in Oldham will have the chance to find out about opportunities for further learning within the Borough, during Adult Learners’ Week, which runs from Monday, 23 May, 2005 until Saturday, 28 May, 2005.
Getting the Balance Right 24 May 2005
Local not-for-profit company Positive Steps Oldham (PSO) has become one of the first ten organisations in the North West to achieve the Investors in People UK Work-Life Balance standard.
Launch of H2O 24 May 2005
Oldhamers looking to find work, improve their skills or change their careers will benefit from the creation of a brand new organisation, Highway to Opportunities.