BizEd Connected Event - 15th December 2015

Developing Enterprise in Wakefield District: Wakefield First, Wakefield College, Inspiring Skills and Copiserv have teamed up to deliver an event that will give Wakefield District businesses and schools the opportunity to build links and stronger connections... Have a look and see what’s on offer!

15 December 2015 10.00AM – 3.00PM Thornes Park Campus Wakefield

Benefits for Schools:

The British Chamber of Commerce conducted Workforce Survey asked almost 3000 businesses about their views on young people and readiness to work.

More than half of businesses (57%) said a lack of soft skills, such as communication and team working, were reasons why young people were not ‘work ready’

If you want to play a role in changing these attitudes then BizEd Connected is a great place to start.

Calling all School Business Development Managers, head teacher’s, teachers and enterprise leads – Come along and connect with local businesses to support enterprise and skills development within schools, from infants to secondary!

FREE to attend, the event will run between 10.00am and 3.00pm and will have a range of different speakers and activities throughout to ensure continued footfall. You can attend for as little or as long as you like, and attend whichever sessions you would be interested in.

The event will explore topics relevant for both businesses and education, including: Innovation, Readiness for Work (and the challenges this brings!), Apprenticeships, Business and School Collaboration, Professional Development and Procurement.

*Expert Speakers *Facilitated workshops *Buffet Lunch *Interactive 3D Printer Demonstrations *Exhibition for local businesses/providers

Visit call 01924 306320 for more information!

We are also looking for a group of young people, approx. 20 between years 8 to 10, to work with the Engaging Education team on the day, filming the activity and interviewing businesses at the event. We will use the video to promote enterprise development, and all schools who had children taking part will be credited on the video – call us directly if you would like to bring students and we’ll coordinate this.