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Welcome to the Employer Zone
Explore how employer expectations are evolving and how providers can play a pivotal role in the workforce transformation.
Gain insights to strengthen partnerships, address the employability agenda, and align your provision with future skills demand.
Bookings for workshop sessions will open 7 days prior to the conference.
EMPLOYER ZONE WORKSHOPS
Day 1
How the NHS are navigating the current skills landscape. Top tips on how the FE
Sector and key stakeholders can support
Gain a unique insight into how the NHS is navigating the current skills landscape. Lucy Hunte and
Kirsty Marsh-Hyde from NHS England will share the key challenges, opportunities, and workforce
priorities outlined in the upcoming 10-Year Plan—along with practical ways the FE sector can
support health and social care employers.
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How Flexi Job Apprenticeships can support the training sector
This session explores how Flexi-Job Apprenticeships (FJAAs) offer flexible, supportive pathways for apprentices, employers, and providers, especially in sectors with project-based or short-term work. Hear directly from four FJAA agencies and learn how these models can support disadvantaged learners, reduce employment risks, and strengthen local skills partnerships.
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Enhancing Retention & Engagement: Shaping a Long-Term Value Apprenticeship Experience
This interactive workshop, led by Romario Ellis of Outer Circle, delves into real-life apprentice experiences to uncover the root causes of disengagement. Delegates will explore practical tools and frameworks to boost retention, enhance engagement, and reshape the apprenticeship experience for long-term value.
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What do different types of employers need from the skills system?
This panel brings together voices from the CBI, BCC, and The 5% Club to explore what different types
of employers really need from the skills system to support growth and productivity. Discussions will
focus on current business pressures, barriers to workforce investment, and the role of initiatives like
Skills England in meeting employer needs.
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Shaping Tomorrow’s Workforce: How Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Are Powering the Future with Data to support their skills and capability agenda.
In this insightful session, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners share how they are using data to drive strategic workforce planning and support long-term skills development. Learn how data-driven insights can identify skills gaps, shape talent strategies, and deliver measurable ROI, ensuring your workforce is ready for the future.
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