Great Discussion and Debate at the Manchester Dinner

The IEP Fellows Networking Dinners continue to go from strength to strength with our latest dinner in Manchester, kindly supported by Standguide, welcoming an amazing 19 guests who came together to share ideas, thoughts and discuss all things employability. 

Here’s some feedback from our guests:

“I would like to thank the group for inviting me to attend as a non-Fellow Member.  It was great to be with likeminded people with powerful messages that want a voice to enable the employability and skills sector to continue to make a difference in assisting in transforming lives in our local communities within this forever changing industry.”
Shirley Williams, Development Director, PHX Training Ltd

“It was an incredibly uplifting evening with thoroughly enjoyable conversation. I decided to absorb all of the concerns and subsequent ambitions and desires of ‘wouldn’t it be great’ that were so honestly shared around the table. I always find the table placement for myself is incredibly on point, for that I extend further thanks. 

The whole evening really helped me as we come into our third year of trading, all of the points surrounding a ‘system’ for smooth process for our customers was brilliant, as that was one of the directions we have always been sure would show excellence in our industry, and we have already started building.”
Sam Siswick, Chief Strategy Officer, JobSkilla

The IEP Fellows Networking Dinners are open to Fellows, aspiring Fellows, sector leaders and anyone else that has an interest in delivering services that change lives.  We have a programme of Fellows Dinner’s planned for the remainder of the year with our next taking place at Piccolino’s in London on 16th May which is kindly supported by JGA Group. To book your ticket click here

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The IEP are delighted to host another Fellows' Dinner in London, kindly supported by JGA Group.

Returning to Piccolino's in the City's Broadgate, the Fellows Dinner promises to be an informative, informal and enjoyable event, with open and constructive discussion and offers an ideal way to develop your thinking and grow your contacts list.

The labour market in Britain is currently very tight, with record employment as well as unemployment at its lowest since 1975. With job creation outstripping the number of available workers, employers are having to compete harder to attract the right talent to sustain and grow their business, whilst economic developers are needing to do more to ensure that the businesses in their area are getting the workers they need.

IEP Corporate Affiliate Partners Emsi have launched a new report, which looks at how well different areas of the country are succeeding in attracting talent into their area. The British Talent Attraction Index is a unique research piece, looking at a number of different demand and supply metrics in order to create a ranking, by Local Authority, in terms of job creation, drawing in new residents, and attracting a greater share of skilled workers than other regions over a five year period.

What is particularly exciting about this report is that it is definitely not just another confirmation of the economic importance of London, the South East and other major cities. Successes are nationwide, and there are some genuine surprises in the rankings.

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Tameside Careers and Apprenticeships Exhibition 2019 - Invitation

Tameside Council’s Employment and Skills Team would like to invite you to exhibit at the Tameside Careers and Apprenticeships Exhibition 2019 - #TCAE2019. This event is sponsored by Tameside Council, Tameside College, Clarendon Sixth Form College and Ashton Sixth Form College. 

For those who may have supported previously, you will understand and appreciate the importance and value this event brings to our local pupils. As this event continues to grow in reputation amongst schools and pupils, it will be great to have new and familiar faces involved again this year! 

The event targets all Year 9 and 10 pupils and is designed to raise their awareness of various careers, education and training pathways in a fun and engaging way through ‘have a go’ activities. Tameside Council seeks to support schools in delivery of CEIAG and the Careers & Apprenticeship Exhibition is a great opportunity to do this.

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