Tara Simpson

Joanne Lennox

Niall Keys

Maureen O'Reilly

Grow Your Own: Building Talent in Uncertain Times

Workplus

How to grow and retain early talent, address skills gaps and drive growth.

The Event Space, Ormeau Labs

<p>Join us for Grow Your Own: Building Talent from the Inside Out, which will bring together early-talent decision-makers to explore how organisations can address skills gaps and drive growth even through uncertain times and in the age of AI.</p><p>The event will highlight:</p><ul><li>The current economic and business landscape in Northern Ireland.</li><li>The real return on investment from apprenticeships.</li><li>How campaigns, work experience, mentoring, and diversity initiatives are shaping future workforces.</li><li>Authentic stories from employers who are making it work.</li></ul>

Agenda

Registration & Networking Breakfast

Welcome & Introduction

The Economic Landscape for Northern Ireland

Apprenticeship Action Plan

Apprenticeships ROI: The Evidence 

Refreshment Break

Inside the Experience – Interview hosted by Lucy Marshall

How the Software Industry is Thinking about Early Talent

Place-based connections

Audience Discussion: Your “Grow Your Own” Actions

Closing Remarks & Next Steps

Light Networking Lunch

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