The battle to attract and nurture the next generation of talent is a perennial challenge for the built world industries, and we are constantly having to raise our game.

So how are the leaders in the field innovating? What worked (or didn’t) for recent entrants into the sector? And what does the Mayor of Greater Manchester have to say on the subject?

To celebrate the work of the Regeneration Brainery and the growth of ING’s office in Manchester, this special event will focus on solutions to address the skills crisis and the need for the built world to be better understood.

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham will explain how his new MBacc (Greater Manchester Baccalaureate) can help equip the next generation with the skills they need, while our expert panel of rising stars and industry leaders will discuss the impact of other initiatives – from apprenticeships and targeted diversity programmes to the proposed new Built Environment GCSE.

Hear from:

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester

Rose Anna Hallam, Planning and Real Estate Student at The University of Manchester and Regeneration Brainery Ambassador

Simon Peacock, Head of UK Regions and Head of Clients, JLL

Roxane McMeeken, Director, ING

Please join us in The Plant Room at Mayfield for this special event, which is open to everyone who is passionate about creating opportunities for a more diverse, more inclusive built world.

Don’t miss it and, if you can, do also bring a bright young mind looking for inspiration and the opportunity to network with the industry leaders of today and tomorrow.

Chaired by ING Managing Director Damian Wild, the panel will discuss:

How do we close the gap and encourage the next generation of young people to engage with an industry that is all around them?

What are the barriers and how do we overcome them?

How does the sector benefit from greater inclusivity and how can this help us all create better places?

How can regions like Greater Manchester harness the education and skills of young people to give agency over the places in which they live?

What initiatives are in place to give agency, encourage and nurture diverse industry voices?

Special thanks go to Landsec for hosting us at Mayfield's Plant Room.

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