A SERIES of employment and training workshops is being held over the summer for young men aged 15 and 17 from ethnic minority communities.

The Ethnic Minority Business Service wants to help men from the Crompton, Rumworth and Astley Bridge areas learn life skills and become more economically active.

Imran Adia of the EMBS said: "We want to make sure kids have a lot of fun and learn new skills at the same time."

Anyone interested in taking part can call the EMBS on 01204 336151.