Free networking breakfast from Sandwell Council and partners

09 Aug 2022

Published in: Member News

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Sandwell Council and partners are holding a breakfast event on Tuesday 13 September for local employers.

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Sandwell Council and partners are holding a free networking on breakfast at the Baggies ground on Tuesday 13 September.

Sandwell-based employers can learn how to shape the workforce of the future, as well as nurture skilled, highly employable people within their teams.

During the morning at West Bromwich Albion Football Club, attendees will hear useful information about:
* Taking on apprentices
* Getting free training to upskill their workforce 
* The advantages of T levels - technical-based qualifications developed in collaboration with employers and businesses so that their content meets the needs of industry.

A representative from parcel giants DPD Group – one of Sandwell’s biggest employers – will give an employer’s lowdown on the benefits of becoming an Enterprise Adviser.

Participants will have many opportunities to meet new people over coffee and breakfast – including representatives from Serco.

The event is being hosted by Sandwell Council, Connexions Sandwell and the Careers Hub (Black Country Consortium Ltd).

Councillor Simon Hackett is Sandwell Council’s cabinet member for Children and Education. He said the event will be of huge benefit to local employers, and it could bring even greater good for Sandwell’s next generation of employees.

“We want Sandwell businesses to thrive – and that means attracting and retaining a diverse range of talented people whose skills they continue to nurture. There are many training programmes and tools to help employers do that, and this breakfast event in September will share details of lots of the support available.

“Educating employers about what’s on offer will be of huge benefit to our young people coming through the education system too. By offering apprenticeships, T levels and other in-work training, Sandwell businesses will be well equipped to offer jobs with excellent prospects and opportunities for continued personal and professional growth”.

When? 7.30am to 9.30am on Tuesday 13 September 2022 (with networking until 11am)

Where? Pennington Suite, The Hawthorns West Bromwich Albion Football Club B71 4LF

How to sign up: Sign up for free for the networking breakfast via the Eventbrite listing.