Join PLANit Global as they discuss the challenges that SME's and their leaders face in the ever changing economic landscape. PLANit Global is about attracting talent to your sector, to your business and boosting economic growth. This insightful event will be hosted by a team of experts in the education and professional field and will provide critical information and the opportunity to openly discuss the particular challenges and changes that effect SME's in the region. Followed by networking over a light buffet lunch.
Who should attend?
This event is aimed at all local businesses who want to help the next generation with opportunities as well as help local schools learn more about their business, their job roles and industry sector. We promote businesses who are on our platform to local schools. For businesses who haven’t got the time or resources to attend careers fairs, we promote them on their behalf.
Business leaders and decision makers across all sectors
Local schools and their careers advisors who wants to learn more about what PLANit Global has to offer
The event doubles as a celebration to the end of PLANit Global's '200 in 200' Black Country campaign with local businesses, all of whom will be in attendance to participate in the discussion.
Attendees will learn more about PLANit Global and how their business can be involved. They will also learn about the Governments new guidelines for schools’ careers strategies and how this impacts young people and business.
Programme
10:00 Network (teas/coffees, 15-20 exhibitions stands around room of new businesses who have joined in our 200 campaign)
10:50 Welcome and Introduction
11:00 Panel Discussion/ Q&A session
12:00 Network over light buffet lunch
1:00 Close
Panel
David Darlaston- CEO, PLANit Global
Dr Caroline Badyal- CEO, Q3 Academy
Judy Hart- CEO, Investors in Excellence
Keith Ireland- MD, City of Wolverhampton Council
Kevin Rogers - CEO, Paycare
PLANit Global
PLANit Global is an innovative online careers exploration platform that is radically different to anything else currently available. Our platform is a 24/7 digital careers fair that allows young people to explore local companies and learn about how they work, what they do, who works for them and how they can join them.
Connect: Get involved with local schools and colleges, speaking directly to your potential future employees. This is a great resource to use if you haven’t got time or staff available to attend careers fairs. We promote your business and showcase your opportunities at events on your behalf.Promote: Raise awareness of your business and your values. Advertise live apprenticeships, work experience, volunteering and job opportunities.
Inspire: Supporting the community with the employment of local young people is a valuable Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative.
Engage: The online game-based tool is free for schools to use, and a fun and interactive way for students to make well-informed career choices.