Tech UpSkill

Women’s Tech Hub wants to create a support system for women in tech, focusing on practical strategies such as peer mentoring, training & confidence-boosting, as well as re:Train for women who want to upskill or are completely new to tech. We recognise that the more we support each other, the more we can get out there and inspire others.

Women's Tech Hub

At Tech UpSkill, get ready to level up your or your employees tech knowledge and skills

Watershed

<h3>The skills showcase for women looking to get into tech and companies looking to upskill</h3> <h3>Friday 8 November 2024, 10am to 4pm at Watershed, Bristol.</h3> <h3>Women looking to Upskill</h3>Are you a woman looking to break into the thriving tech industry or elevate your existing tech career?Whether you’re considering a career pivot, aiming to supercharge your skills and earning potential or returning from a career break, our free one-day event is your gateway to exciting new opportunities.Join us for an inspiring day of connections, insights and possibilities. Meet people from leading companies eager to showcase their diverse roles and inclusive work environments and discover how your unique experiences and transferable skills can be your secret weapon in the tech world.Explore skill-building pathways designed to help you reach your goals – from cutting edge college programmes to hands-on apprenticeships. Our experts can help demystify the tech landscape and identify the most in-demand skills and practical career tracks.<h5>Why you should attend</h5>If you’re inspired by coding, cybersecurity, data science or any tech field, this event could be your launchpad.Tech UpSkill is a safe space for women to share experiences and challenges unique to their journeys in tech – a unique opportunity for you to gain insights and forge connections that can significantly benefit your future career in technology. <h3>Companies</h3>This is an opportunity to find out about a wealth of support and funding available to you from the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority.Not only could you access training, advice and grants, but you can also have YOUR say on the provision you would like to see on offer in the future. Whether you have feedback on gaps in support in the region, or have ideas you’d like to share, our teams would love to hear from you.Find out about:<ul><li>The current Skills Bootcamps available in Tech and Digital sectors, as well as exploring opportunities to develop future delivery in partnership with your organisation, upskilling and future-proofing your workforce.</li><li>Skills Connect, a one-stop-shop for information, advice and guidance on training and upskilling. Alongside hundreds training opportunities, you can explore a range of upcoming careers and networking events. You can also find the latest information on the Tech sector in the West of England and explore career opportunities for you or your employees.</li><li>The West of England Good Employment Charter team will be on hand discuss how becoming a Supporter of the Good Employment Charter can help you access top talent, improve retention and increase productivity.</li></ul> <h3><a href="https://www.uwe.ac.uk/business/degree-apprenticeships-employer-information/diversifying-degree-apprenticeships" title="https://www.uwe.ac.uk/business/degree-apprenticeships-employer-information/diversifying-degree-apprenticeships" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">UWE Offering</a></h3>UWE Bristol is excited to be a key sponsor of the Women’s Tech Hub event “TechUpSkill”, showcasing how we are leading the way in diversifying career pathways through our innovative Degree Apprenticeships and mentorship initiatives.Our morning sessions will provide a deep dive into how UWE Bristol, in collaboration with partners, is addressing the critical need for inclusive, flexible learning opportunities in tech and engineering sectors. As part of our commitment to driving growth in apprenticeships and addressing skills shortages, we’re working alongside employers, trainers, and further education partners to open doors for women and underrepresented groups. Through our <a href="https://www.uwe.ac.uk/research/centres-and-groups/scu/projects/women-like-me" title="https://www.uwe.ac.uk/research/centres-and-groups/scu/projects/women-like-me" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Women Like Me</a> mentoring programme, we are diversifying Degree Apprenticeships and creating pathways for women in industries where they have traditionally been underrepresented.UWE Bristol’s strategy is to be a catalyst for social change, and this event highlights our commitment to addressing educational and social inequalities. By working closely with employers and regional partners, we are creating new pathways to higher-level skills and expanding access to education for students of all ages and backgrounds.Join us to learn more about how UWE is driving forward excellence in apprenticeship education, breaking barriers, and fostering a more inclusive future in the tech and engineering sectors. <h3><a href="https://www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/what-we-do/employment-skills/skills-bootcamps/digital-skills/" title="https://www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/what-we-do/employment-skills/skills-bootcamps/digital-skills/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">West of England Mayoral Combined Authority’s offer to learners</a></h3>You’ll have a chance to hear about upskilling and accreditation opportunities from the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, including:<ul><li>Advice, information and guidance from Skills Connect, which makes it easy for you to find training opportunities, relevant networking events and the latest information on key jobs in sectors including Tech. You can also access free support from a team of friendly advisers to help you find your next steps</li><li>Free to Learner, Skills Bootcamps; training programmes of up to 16 weeks which give you the opportunity to boost your Tech skills and qualifications, progressing with your current employer or guaranteeing an interview with another organisation</li><li>Free career coaching from Future Bright, supporting you to access training, boost your confidence and ‘find your happy’ in work</li></ul> <h3><a href="https://www.wtpn.org.uk/" title="https://www.wtpn.org.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">WTPN offering</a></h3>Founded in 2004, the Western Training Provider Network (WTPN) connects training and education providers across the West of England to share opportunities, best practices, and collaborate for maximum impact.Through the West of England Apprenticeship Service and the Share to Support Scheme, WTPN helps SMEs leverage apprenticeships to diversify, upskill their workforce, and grow their businesses. Funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and commissioned by the West of England Combined Authority, these programs offer valuable support to local businesses. If you're a business in Bristol, Bath &amp; North East Somerset, or South Gloucestershire looking to recruit new talent or upskill your team, WTPN’s expert consultants can guide you through every step of the apprenticeship process.They'll be offering the following workshop: <h4>Expert Insights: Apprenticeships for your Business</h4>Tailored to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the West of England Region (Bristol, B&amp;NES, South Gloucestershire) to dispel common myths about apprenticeships, highlight their benefits, and provide practical guidance for implementing successful apprenticeship programs. This workshop covers the following:<ul><li>Understand the social and economic benefits that Apprenticeships can bring to your business and staff.</li><li>Understand available funding for SME’s via the Levy Share to cover the training costs of an Apprenticeship.</li><li>Understand how to navigate Apprenticeship standards and how they can be used to recruit fresh talent or upskill existing staff.</li></ul>

Agenda

A Brief intro to the day and warm welcome to attendees for coming along

Welcome intro from Women's Tech Hub

Our Degree Apprenticeship Hub will explain what apprenticeships are, their different levels, and how UWE’s work is transforming the apprenticeship landscape. This session will cover how we collaborate with employers and education providers to create career-boosting opportunities.

Degree Apprenticeship Hub

Hear a powerful story from a UWE Degree Apprentice who will share their personal journey, demonstrating how apprenticeships are helping to transform lives and careers.

Apprenticeship Story

A lively panel discussion featuring UWE, WTPN, Mayoral Combined Authority offering to learners, and one of our apprentices, will explore key issues in diversifying the tech workforce. We’ll discuss how apprenticeships can be a powerful tool for change, offering practical solutions to create more inclusive workplaces.

Panel Discussion

Lunch

Workshop Overview:
This free workshop is tailored to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the West of England Region* to dispel common myths about apprenticeships, highlight their benefits, and provide practical guidance for implementing successful apprenticeship programs. (*Bristol, B&NES, South Gloucestershire)
Workshop Objectives:
1. Understand the social and economic benefits that Apprenticeships can bring to your business and staff.
2. Understand available funding for SME’s via the Levy Share to cover the training costs of an Apprenticeship.
3. Understand how to navigate Apprenticeship standards and how they can be used to recruit fresh talent or upskill existing staff.

Expert Insights: Apprenticeships for your Business

•	current free to learner Skills Bootcamp opportunities available and how they can give you the opportunity to boost your Tech skills and qualifications, progressing with your current employer or guaranteeing an interview with another organisation.
•	experiences of other learners from the training providers
•	how you can access advice, information, and guidance from Skills Connect, which makes it easy for you to find training opportunities, relevant networking events and the latest information on key jobs in sectors including Tech. You can also access free support from a team of friendly advisers to help you find your next steps
•	free career coaching from Future Bright, supporting you to access training, boost your confidence and ‘find your happy’ in work 


WECA: For Individuals

•	The current Skills Bootcamps available in Tech and Digital sectors
•	How you can access Skills Bootcamp funding to deliver your own flexible courses that meet the needs of your business, upskilling and future proofing your workforce 
•	How you can explore opportunities to develop future delivery for your organisation
•	How we can help you connect with training providers to access the talent pool they are creating
•	Skills Connect a one-stop-shop for information, advice and guidance on training and upskilling. Alongside hundreds of training opportunities, you can explore a range of upcoming networking events. You can also find the latest information on the Tech sector in the West of England and explore opportunities for you or your employees.
•	The West of England Good Employment Charter team and how becoming a Supporter of the Good Employment Charter can help you access top talent, improve retention, an

WECA: For Employers

All of the above speakers from the afternoon event will be on a panel and happy to answers Questions from the audience

Final Panel

We’ll showcase how UWE and our partners offer support and training for apprentices (with a particular focus on our support for female apprentices through the Women Like Me mentoring programme)

Women Like Me Mentoring

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