The Royal Norfolk & Suffolk Yacht Club, Royal Plain, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0AQ

Registration 07.30 am with breakfast presentations commencing at 08.30 am – 10.30am

08.30 - Martin Slattery - 14-19 Strategy Manager Suffolk
Suffolk is in the middle of a learning and skills revolution to meet the challenges of a fast-changing world. Between now and 2013, the education system for 14-19 year olds will be transformed to equip young people with the skills they need for life and work in a global marketplace.

9.15 - Dee Crowe – Suffolk Training and Advice Point

Suffolk TAP is the adult skills department of Suffolk Chamber of Commerce. The team has considerable experience in providing information and advice on skills and training to individuals and businesses in Suffolk and is matrix accredited. We have excellent links with training providers and a sound knowledge of local provision. We also have an in-depth knowledge of the local labour market and are currently working to help businesses ensure their workforces are well equipped to compete at a time when having the competitive edge is critical.

 09.45 Tanya Cable – WAVENEY WORK PLACEMENT SCHEME FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Small and Medium businesses (SMEs) play an extrememly valuable part of Waveney's economy and can offer a unique learning experience to young people who have never been in the workplace before. The project aims to target 16-18 year olds who want to go into the workplace, but fall outside of mainstream work placement allocations and apprentice schemes. The project will offer SMEs the chance to take a work placement for an agreed period of time for a set amount of hours a week, potentially with a wage subsidy (subject to a successful funding bid) or offer taster days within their company.