The breakfast will showcase ways in which Weston College can support your business in an increasingly tight labour market and will highlight the funded upskilling and development opportunities for you and your team.
We’ve got a fantastic array of speakers lined up to include key members of the Weston College staff team and panellists from a range of businesses who have benefitted from working in partnership with their local, outstanding college:
Event Highlights:
08.00 Arrival, breakfast and networking
08.30 Dave Crew, Head of Business Growth & Employer Partnerships – Welcome
Sir Paul Phillips, Principal & CEO – The Weston College story and the changing landscape of funding
09.00 – 09.45 Weston College Presentations
Dave Crew – Upskilling your Workforce, funded and commercial training, T Levels and Industry Placements
Nicola Lace, SEND Operations Manager, Faculty of Inclusive Practice – Supporting Neurodiverse Colleagues
Tracie Leahy, Head of Apprenticeships & Traineeships – Apprenticeship Update
Panel discussion and Q&A with Employer partners and Learners including:
Abatec
Gold Dust Training
Thatchers
Puxton Park
Visit Somerset
11.00 Representatives from key Weston College teams will have information stands on the day, ready to take your questions, including:
Apprenticeship Hub
Adult Education
Careers Advice
Faculty of Inclusive Practice
Work Placement Officers
11.45 Event Close
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