Becoming → Being → Beyond: Evolving as an Employer of Choice in Mid Ulster

Mid Ulster Labour Market Partnership

Hear from a range of speakers and learn how you can successfully implement positive changes to attract, retain and develop talent.

Glenavon Hotel

Event Agenda OverviewThe morning will begin at 9:30 AM with a light breakfast and an opportunity for networking.At 10:00 AM, our compere, John Campbell (BBC) will officially open the event, followed by a warm welcome from the Chair of Mid Ulster District Council and a representative from the Department for Communities.Following the introductions, attendees will receive an overview of key statistics of Mid Ulster’s Labour Market by our compere, highlighting key workforce challenges currently faced by businesses in the Mid Ulster region.This will lead into a panel discussion, chaired by John Campbell, which will explore what it means to be an Employer of Choice in Mid Ulster. This panel will feature four local business leaders, each recognised for championing strong workplace values, apprenticeships and succession planning.Afterwards, attendees will participate in an engaging, interactive workshop delivered by Una McSorley (Marcomm Training), designed to equip managers with practical tips and strategies to strengthen their ability to lead and support staff and wider workforces effectively.Following this, the room will divide into two focus groups “Apprenticeships, HLAs &amp; Graduates” and “Upskilling”, with a short feedback session to highlight key concerns, skills gaps and barriers.Before closing the event, the Chair of the Mid Ulster Labour Market Partnership (LMP) will share the important work of the LMP and provide an update to attendees about the Employer Toolkit and how it can benefit their business.To conclude, our compere will formally close the event and encourage attendees to connect with the various support organisations present, to explore additional resources and continue the conversations. These organisations provide a broad range of support to businesses. <h3>Support Organisations to be in attendance:</h3>Invest NIGo SucceedNorthern Regional CollegeWorkable NI/Access to Work (USEL)South West CollegeCAFREDfE Careers ServiceAdvice NICondition Management ProgrammeEmployer Services BranchMid Ulster LMPNIACRODS3 Project (Digital Skills)Rise &amp; Shine programmeMEGAConstruction Futures

Agenda

Networking Breakfast

Opening

Welcome

Address by

Key statistics of Mid Ulster’s Labour Market 

Panel Discussion - exploring what it means to be an Employer of Choice 

An engaging and interactive workshop designed to break up the morning with a light-hearted and energising session, equipping managers with practical tips and strategies to strengthen their ability to lead and support staff and wider workforces effectively.

Workshop delivered by Una McSorley (Marcomm Training)

Comfort Break

Have your say, share concerns, challenge assumptions, and help shape practical solutions

Roundtable Discussions 

Feedback from discussions

LMP Overview and Online Employer Toolkit Launch

Close & Networking with Support Organisations

Becoming → Being → Beyond: Evolving as an Employer of Choice in Mid Ulster

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