A YOUNG businessman has voiced his support for the BFP Choices Education Fair, which comes to Wycombe next month, calling it a welcome way for youngsters to explore the options that lie before them.

Exhibition places are still available for any firms or learning organisations who want to display at the event.

Attendees will also have the chance to win an HP laptop at the event, courtesy of John Lewis (see below for details).

So far the likes of Buckinghamshire New University, Connexions, Berkshire College of Agriculture, Aylesbury College, Amersham & Wycombe College, Buckinghamshire University Technical College, Henley College and Princes Risborough School have all confirmed their attendance.

The Fair, at High Wycombe Town Hall on April 26, will offer 14-16 year olds a look at what options lie before them in terms of education or career path. There will be exhibitors covering higher and further education, apprenticeships and a range of career choices, along with a host of speakers.

Mohammed Zahir, 23, a young entrepreneur and owner of High Wycombe based Domestic, Office and Window cleaning company – Sabka Cleaning, says he “welcomes events like this as they help young people explore the options available to them – both in and out of formal education – and that he wished something similar was promoted more when he was younger.

Mr Zahir said: “I strongly believe there is so much potential in the High Wycombe area, young people who do want to get into business and there are not enough events happening that could inspire young people. In addition to broadening their understanding of the options available to them, if there’s one thing which young people can take away from events like this is honing their networking skills with other individuals and organisations- which is a vital tool for success in any field.”

His firm, Sabka Cleaning now provides domestic, office, window and carpet cleaning services to number of private and commercial clients across High Wycombe and is set to grow over 2013. He founded the business while studying full time at The University of Birmingham. He said: “Although others told me I wouldn't succeed and that I have no business acumen as a young person and that I'd either fail in business or at university, I associated with other entrepreneurs, sought advice from where I could and remained passionate and dedicated to my goals of succeeding at both.”

He added that young people who pushed forward with their own ventures would be the ones to drive the economy out of the recession.

When asked about his advice to other young people, he said: "If you can't find a job, create one. There are many young people who are waiting for the perfect job/ business idea/ opportunity to turn up, without failing to realise that the main opportunity they have at hand is time, no financial commitment and plenty of support from local organisations and their family. Set your goals and take action.”

Visitors to the exhibition will have the chance to win a laptop on the day, courtesy of John Lewis, by answering the following question:

What fruit is famous for being given to the teacher?

a) Orange b) Apple c) Banana

To enter simply email your name and the correct answer to: shcollins@london.newsquest.co.uk

The winner will have their name picked out at random and announced at the Choices Education Fair on 26th April 2013 the winner must be at the event to win.

For more information on the event or to exhibit, click here or contact Shanna Collins on 01494 755025 or at shcollins@london.newsquest.co.uk