Panel discussion: working with education and training providers to reduce the risk of skills mismatch

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