Launch of Oldham’s MEGA Hub!

I had the pleasure of joining students and partners at the launch of the MEGA Hub Scholarship Programme here in Oldham.

It was fantastic to congratulate the 𝟓𝟎 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐄𝐆𝐀 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 after their outstanding achievements earlier this year. Each student will now benefit from tailored support, mentoring, and a £1,000 bursary to help them take their next steps in education and work.

The MEGA Hub (Motivated, Educated Generation with Ambition) is all about giving young people in Oldham the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the industries of the future; digital, cyber, AI and green tech. This is about opening doors, broadening horizons, and making sure no young person is held back by disadvantage or lack of opportunity.

I’m proud that Oldham is leading the way, with First Choice Homes Oldham, local colleges, and national partners all coming together to make this happen.

Congratulations once again to our new 𝐌𝐄𝐆𝐀 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬!