for Gorton's brand new state-of-the-art youth centre has landed himself a job there. James Plant, 19, from Levenshulme, was 16 when he became part of the development group made up of local youngsters who were formed for bosses, who wanted to ensure it was designed with young people in mind, to consult on key decisions.
The group came up with the name, a play on its location on Hyde Road as well as helping with the design and even interviewing staff.However James says his involvement made him decide he wanted to be a youth worker himself.And after being urged to apply he has now landed himself a job as a youth worker at the centre."It's surreal.
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