Unlocking Early Talent: SME Leaders Summit

BPP is a leading global education business designed to optimise performance at every stage of learning. Everything we do is designed to help people progress, so that they and their business can perform at their very best. For learners who want to develop, and businesses that strive for growth, we provide a range of qualifications to suit every stage and every level of development. Our breadth of offer includes apprenticeships, short courses, continuous professional development, professional qualifications, and degrees – spanning areas across accountancy, data, healthcare, HR, law, management, marketing, technology and more.We believe that everyone has extraordinary in them. It’s just waiting to be unlocked.

Join BPP's research driven event supporting SMEs to hire and retain young people, boost productivity, and engage with early talent pathways.

BPP Birmingham

This free to attend conference brings BPP together with employers, industry experts, and local authorities to break down barriers to hiring early talent. SMEs will gain clear, practical insight into how they can benefit from apprenticeships and other early careers routes, including support for engaging NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) young people and addressing local skills shortages. What SMEs Will Gain • Regional and national skills insights that shape workforce planning • Evidence-based solutions that remove barriers small businesses face • Real employer case studies showing productivity and growth impact • Insights on what young people need to thrive • Direct access to BPP's sector leads, recruitment support, and employer services Conference Highlights • Keynote: State of Early Talent in the UK – data, trends &amp; ROI for SMEs • SME Panel: Breaking Down Barriers with real employer success stories • Employer and Apprentice Panel: What early talent needs to succeed • Sector Workshops: Mapping roles to apprenticeship pathways • Networking Lunch + Support Zone: meet local partners, BPP teams, and recruitment specialists Special Guest Attendance We are pleased to confirm that the Mayor of Birmingham, Richard Parker, will be joining the event to support the importance of apprenticeships and the role of SMEs in creating opportunities for young people across the region. Photography Notice Photography will take place throughout the event. These may be used by BPP for marketing, promotional, and reporting purposes. By attending, you consent to being photographed and filmed. If you would prefer not to appear in any content, please speak to a member of the BPP team on arrival. Location Room 1.02 &amp; 1.03, BPP Birmingham, 3 Brindley Pl, Ladywood, Birmingham B1 2JB

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