Harlands Road College
Haywards Heath
RH16 1LT
14 March 2019
11:30 – 16:00
ABOUT
Open4Business Expo returns with new theme and venue for 2019
This year the Open4Business event will focus on ‘Skills and Apprenticeships’, reflecting one of the key themes of the Mid Sussex District Council’s Economic Development Strategy for 2018-2031. The event will combine an exhibition, networking opportunities and a speaker programme to engage and inform local businesses on starting, expanding and improving their apprenticeship and skills provision.
The event is open to all Sussex businesses from start-ups to corporates, who will have the chance to exhibit at the show and network with other companies and service providers. There will also be a programme of talks delivered by expert speakers, who will cover topics including:
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The benefits of running an apprenticeship scheme
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Busting myths about apprenticeships
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The skills gap: what is it and how do we solve it?
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STEM skills: why are they so important?
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How to up-skill and re-skill your workforce to adapt to the modern business environment
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The power of nurture: how to train and empower your workforce to perform to their best
FIND US
AGENDA
| TIME | SPEAKER | SUBJECT |
|---|---|---|
| 11:50 – 11:55 | Cllr Jonathan Ash-Edwards Deputy Leader, MSDC |
Opening remarks |
| 12:00 – 12:20 | Dr Ajay Sharman Regional Network Lead, STEM learning |
Playing your part: How employers can inspire the STEM generation |
| 12:30 – 12:50 | Marie Harris Strategic lead for apprenticeships, Steve Willis Training |
Busting apprenticeship myths |
| 12:50 – 13:20 | Lunch | |
| 13:20 – 13:40 | Simon Chuter Student Enterprise Manager, Sussex Innovation Centre |
Busting apprenticeship myths |
| 13:50 – 14:10 | Holly Ryder and Dexter Hutchings Young Apprentice Ambassador Network |
Introducing YAAN and the benefits of apprenticeships for businesses |
| 14:20 – 14:40 | Jeff Alexander CEO, Gatwick Diamond Business |
Gatwick Diamond: Meeting the skills challenge |
| 14:50 – 15:10 | Luke Murphy TR Fastenings and Daniel Karlsson, East Sussex College |
The benefits of growing your own to grow your business |
| 15:20 – 15:40 | Shelagh Legrave CEO and Julie Kapsalis, MD, Chichester College Group |
The benefits of growing your own to grow your business |
SPEAKERS
Simon Chuter
Catalyst TeamThe Catalyst Team – A different way to access student talent from the University of Sussex
Dr Ajay Sharman
STEM Learning LtdPlaying your part: How employers can inspire the next generation of STEM minds
Marie Harris
Steve Willis Training CentreApprenticeships – Myth Busting
Luke Murphy
TR FasteningsThe Benefits of Growing your own to grow your business – how apprenticeships can help you
Julie Kapsalis
Chichester College GroupAll the different options for filling the skills gap within your organisation
Jeff Alexander
Gatwick Diamond BusinessMeeting the Skills Challenge
Dexter Hutchings
Young Apprenticeship Ambassador Network (YAAN)The launch of the Young Apprentice Ambassador Network (YAAN) and the benefits of apprenticeships
Holly-Jade Ryder
Young Apprenticeship Ambassador Network (YAAN)The launch of the Young Apprentice Ambassador Network (YAAN) and the benefits of apprenticeships
Daniel Karlsson
East Sussex CollegeThe Benefits of Growing your own to grow your business – how apprenticeships can help you
EXHIBITORS
EXHIBITING
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£40 Rate for registered charities
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