Supporting SMEs with skills - This event is now cancelled

Join us at Agri-EPI Centre's Midlands Agri-Tech Innovation Hub and hear from Business Development Manager at Harper Adams University, Clare Keegan, as she shares her expert advice and insight into developing skills when working as part of an SME.

You will also hear from Managing Director at SBC Training, Colin Thaw, who will present on the skills gap in the Midlands region, as well as share his advice on how SMEs can best fill these gaps.

This is a free event, which also includes breakfast. Delegates will have the opportunity to interact and network with other SME owners and employees from a range of sectors.

Agenda

8.00 - Registration and networking opportunity

8:30 - Welcome from Agri-EPI Centre

8:45 – Skills gaps in the region. What do SMEs need? What is on offer?

9:00 – The new world – Digital Apprenticeship funding – have you reserved?

Clare Keegan explains what is available, and answers the questions: how do you do it? And what exactly are you committing to?

9:15 – Apprenticeship skills, what level and specialism do you need?

Clare Keegan explains how apprenticeships work in small businesses. She will answer funding questions and will help identify solutions to skills shortages.

9:45 – “A day in the life” of apprentices in SMEs.

Q&A session with Harper Adams University apprentices

10:30 – Refreshments and networking, and tour of Harper Adams University (optional)

11.00 - Close