30 Oldham tenants join housing jobs scheme after careers event
First Choice Homes Oldham hosted a 'Careers in Housing' event at Union Street offices that attracted 100 attendees. The sold-out event resulted in more than 30 social housing tenants signing up for employment services. Housing associations Jigsaw, Great Places, and ForHousing participated alongside FCHO. South Chadderton tenant Billie-Jo Wareing shared her experience of completing a two-year apprenticeship with FCHO, achieving a distinction, and securing a permanent role as home ownership administrator. Mark Harrison, FCHO's employment and skills manager, highlighted collaboration between Greater Manchester housing providers to improve residents' lives across the region.