Bridging the Gaps – Annual Conference 2023
The Cheshire and Warrington Pledge Partnership & Careers Hub are hosting their Annual Conference 2023 ‘Bridging the Gaps’ on Thursday 29 June at Alderley Park, Macclesfield.
‘Bridging the Gaps’ is a way for employers, educators and other key local stakeholders can explore how they can work together to address local priorities. The day will focus on three main themes:
- Skills – there is still a mismatch between the skills employers are looking for and those that young people are choosing to acquire. We will frame our discussions around the findings of the Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) and understanding more insight from both schools and employers to enable us to collectively implement solutions
- Inclusion – we are working with employers and educators to deliver a core offer that meets the needs of all young people and supports employers to build an inclusive talent pipeline but there is still more to do. At the heart of our discussions, we will hear the views of young people, educators, and employers, share good practice and explore opportunities to work together to drive progress. We will also look at how we can best connect to strategic developments such as the Fair Employment Charter for Cheshire and Warrington
- Opportunity – the day itself offers invaluable opportunity to network with likeminded employers, schools, colleges and education providers across the region as well as key contacts from public and voluntary sector organisations. Together we will explore how we better ensure equal opportunity for all
Pledge Awards 2023 Nominations
During the conference, we will be celebrating and awarding individuals who are nominated in these categories:
- The Pledge Inspirational Business of the Year Award 2023
- The Pledge Inspirational Mainstream School or College of the Year 2023
- The Pledge Inspiration Alternative Provision and SEND School or College of the Year 2023
- The Pledge Inspirational Youth Organisation / Charity of the Year 2023
- The Pledge Enterprise Adviser of the Year 2023
- Special Individual Award for Outstanding Contribution 2023
- Pledge Young Professional of the Year 2023
Nomination Criteria:
If you would like to learn more about the criteria for nominations, then please CLICK THE LINK HERE
How to Nominate
Nominations are to be submitted via the GOOGLE FORM HERE by midnight on the 14 June 2023. Please provide as much information as to why you have chosen to nominate.
Agenda for the day:
| 08:45-09:15 | Main atrium | Arrival
– Refreshments – Networking |
| 09:15-9:25
(10 mins) |
Auditorium
*Including Headteacher dial in |
Keynote opening presentation setting the scene for the event and providing an overview of key skills and education priorities for Cheshire and Warrington.
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| OPPORTUNITY: “How is Careers Education & Employer Engagement Helping Young People Become Career Ready?”
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| 9:25 – 09:55
(30 mins) |
Auditorium
*Headteacher dial in |
Opportunity Panel Discussion – Young Person Panel
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| 09:55 – 10:15 (20 mins) | Auditorium | Pledge Partnership & Careers Hub Update
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| SKILLS: “How do Employers and Educators address the skills gap and support the local economy?”
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| 10:15 – 10:30 (15 mins) | Auditorium | Skills Keynote
– Overview of Local Skills Improvement Plan for Cheshire and Warrington
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| 10:35 – 11:20 (45 mins) | Breakout Groups | Skills Workshops
· Cheshire West & Chester Local Authority · Cheshire East · Warrington Borough Council
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| 11:20 – 11:50 (30 mins)
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Main Atrium | Break and Refreshments
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| 11:50 – 12:10
(20 mins) |
Auditorium | Skills / LA Feedback and next steps |
| 12:10– 12:50
(40 mins) |
Auditorium | Pledge Celebration Awards
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| 12:50 – 13:40
(50 mins) |
Main | Lunch, networking and exhibitors
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| INCLUSION: “To what extent is careers education and employer encounters able to tackle disadvantage”
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| 13:40 – 13:55
(15 mins) |
Auditorium | Inclusion Keynote – Careers Enterprise Company
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| 14:00 – 14:50
(50 mins) |
Breakout Rooms – delegates choose 1 inclusion workshop to attend. | Inclusion Workshops with panels
Session 1: Removing barriers for young people with additional needs to access work. Session 2: Helping to achieve diverse workforces by inspiring underrepresented groups to access employment. Session 3: Supporting young people who are at risk of not being in education and training to secure positive destinations. |
| 14:55 – 15:15
(20 mins) |
Auditorium
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Inclusion Workshop feedback
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| 15:15 – 15:30
(15 mins) |
Auditorium | Thanks and close
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Our event is currently fully booked but for enquiries please contact us at: pledge@cheshireandwarrington.com
