Monday 28th September 2020

Event: How to make the most of young talent: a guide on new government support

How to make the most of young talent: a guide on new government support
Date: Mon 28 September 2020
Time: 9:00AM - 10:30AM
Where: Online Webinar
To register for free.

As a small business owner, you want to ensure you’re hiring the best talent.
You need employees who are dedicated, passionate, and have the skills needed to help you take your business to new heights.
Especially as we all look to rebuild and thrive following the Covid-19 pandemic.
The good news is, there’s a significant pool of exceptional young talent at your fingertips which is just waiting to be tapped into.
And with the launch of the government’s ‘Plan for Jobs’ scheme, it’s never been easier for business owners to make the most it, to help grow their bottom line.
This webinar will show you how.
You should join this webinar if:
You’re a business owner, leader or manager who wants to hire the best young talent to help grow your business.
What you’ll take away:
Insight into the various schemes offered under Plan for Jobs, including the Kickstart Scheme, Apprenticeships, Traineeships and T-Level work-based qualifications
Detailed guidance on how to offer work placements to young people on the Kickstart scheme
Hear from employers like you about how valuable taking on an apprentice has been for their business
Advice from a leading HR consultant on how to make your recruitment and development of young talent as successful and cost-effective as possible
Who you’ll be hearing from:
This webinar will be hosted by a range of speakers including representatives from the Government’s Department of Education and the Job Centre, business support providers and national employers. It will finish with an interactive Q&A session where you’ll be able to ask any questions you may have about investing in young talent for your business.
Schedule
9am – 9:10am – Welcome & Briefing Introduction – Humber LEP representative
9:10am – 9:30am – The “Plan for Jobs – Apprenticeships, Traineeships, T-Levels and the Kickstart Scheme” – Victoria Dixon, Department for Education
9:30am – 9:45am – The Kickstart Scheme, What Is It & How to Get Involved – Martin Hewitson, Department for Work & Pensions
9:45am – 10:00am – Advice and Guidance for SME employers when recruiting and developing young people – Louise Clubley, Humber HR People
10:00am – 10:15am – How a Degree Apprentice Boosted My Business – Mark Edwards, Rent East Yorkshire Ltd
10:15am – 10:30am – Panel Q&A – All speakers, chaired by Humber LEP representative
10.30am – Close

**You will receive a link to the webinar once you have booked your place**
**The webinar will be delivered via ‘GotoWebinar’ video conferencing software**