This session is hosted by Ulster University Business School, Derry~Londonderry Campus to facilitate engagement with local employers. The aim is to showcase some of the offerings and initiatives UU are delivering on locally in the NW and to work with industry experts to develop authentic learning experiences to support the next generation of business leaders.
The event will allow businesses to network, discuss the current talent pipeline in the NW and identify any gaps that may be common across the sector. It is also an opportunity to discuss how working together we can address and support growing developments in the NW region. There will be opportunities for discussions and also showcasing of activities which support development of the local talent pipeline.
If you are a business leader, already engaging with the UUBS Derry~Londonderry courses or have talent acquisition responsibilities this event is for you, it is aimed at linking key local businesses together and learning more about what the NW has to offer, and how working together businesses and UUBS can offer or develop collaboratively to maximise the talent pipeline and opportunities in the NW and beyond.
For queries contact: Dr Mary Crossan m.crossan@ulster.ac.uk
Agenda
8:30 Refreshments and Networking
8:45 Opening – Dr Shirley Barrett, Head of Department Global Business and Enterprise
8:55 Setting the Scene – Dr Mary Crossan, Lecturer in Enterprise and Placements Lead
9:05 What employers can expect from our UUBS/GBE students, link to the UU Graduate Attributes– Paddy McLaughlin
9:25 Practical Session on common gaps in recruiting placements/graduates to improve links with the NW Talent pipeline
9:40 Showcase Session
10:15 Refreshments, Q&A /Further Networking
