Future Skills Forum: Closing the Skills Gap and navigating the Path to Sustainable Business Success

In person event details

As the business landscape rapidly evolves, the need to stay ahead of changing legislation, enhance competitiveness, and boost productivity has never been more crucial. The Future Skills Forum is your opportunity to engage with industry experts, explore the skills needed for future sustainability, and ensure your business remains compliant and competitive.

Who Should Attend?

• Businesses expanding and needing to recruit.
• Companies struggling to access skilled staff and quality training.
• Organisations seeking greener skills and carbon-zero solutions.
• Local authorities and property management firms updating best practices.

Why Attend?

This forum will delve into the critical skills required to navigate the challenges of the future, particularly in sectors facing significant skills shortages such as construction, healthcare, transport & logistics, and digital tech. Learn how to future-proof your workforce and gain insights into the latest training provisions, funding opportunities, and strategies for enhancing productivity with fewer resources.

Whether you’re a business owner looking to expand, a manager facing challenges in accessing skilled staff, or simply interested in learning how to meet carbon-zero targets and Biodiversity Net Gain targets, this event is tailored for you.

Key Topics Include:

• Understanding the impact of “going green” on your business.
• Strategies for enhancing productivity with fewer resources.
• Accessing grants and funding to recruit and train staff.
• Identifying and addressing future skills gaps.
• Cost-effective solutions for upskilling your workforce to meet future demands.

 Event Highlights:

• Expert Panel Discussions
• Breakout Sessions
• Networking Opportunities
• Business Marketplace (There are a limited number of FREE stands available for businesses in the skills / sustainability sector – please email tracey.carter@fsb.org.uk for more information).

Event details:

• Tea / Coffee and pastries will be provided
• The college has plenty of on site parking
• The venue is fully accessible
• This is a ticketed event so booking in advance is required. Bookings close on 16 October 4pm. Only one ticket per email address can be purchased for this event.