Are you already working with schools to support talent pipeline development? Or is this something you'd like to do but aren't sure how to fit it in or where to start?

Engine Shed is hosting a workshop this January with University of Bristol's Widening Participation team and West of England Combined Authority's (WECA's) Workforce for the Future project to show you how to support long term inclusive recruitment for your business by working with schools.

The workshop will explain why schools need you to meet their Gatsby benchmarks (a Government-mandated scheme for schools to get businesses to support them in meeting future skills needs in the workforce) and how to get involved. The workshop will also connect you with other companies who are already doing this to share experience and resources. It will be a mix of corporates and SMEs from the Engine Shed community, SETsquared Bristol and the University of Bristol's corporate partners who you will be able to network with and aim to share resources and experience.

Notes will be taken during the workshop and we will provide a follow up summary of our smaller group discussions which will be published online so please be prepared to share your challenges, which we hope to support you in addressing.

The workshop was rescheduled from November and is now on 25 January 2022, 10am-12pm and will take place online. You will be sent details on email prior to the event.