14 Feb 2019
12:10-12:50
The Montcalm, 2 Wallenberg Place, Marylebone, London, W1H 7TN
Sarah Leijten, Bradfield CollegeHead of Bradfield Horizons (Careers & HE), Bradfield College
Sarah Bohn, Pret-A-MangerEarly Careers Manager, Pret-A-Manger
Nick White, FujitsuHead of Junior Talent EMEIA, Fujitsu
Cathy Strachan, MBDA UKHR Manager, L&D, MBDA UK
Panel discussion: working with education and training providers to reduce the risk of skills mismatch
Nick White – Head of Junior Talent EMEIA at Fujitsu.
Cathy Strachan – HR Manager L&D at MBDA UK.
Sarah Bohn – Early Careers Manager at Pret-A-Manger.
Sarah Leijten – Head of Bradfield Horizons (Careers & HE) at Bradfield College.
Creating a strong link and cooperation between employers and educational institutions is paramount to ensure new talent acquires the skills and capabilities organisations actually need.
Session title: Working with education and training providers to reduce the risk of skills mismatch
This joint panel of employers and training providers will discuss:
- working together ensure a match between education and the needs of organisations
- the role of school governors and opportunities to get involved to shape future talent
- best practices in education-employer partnerships to ensure best outcomes