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SME - Unlocking the Future of Talent and Skills within the East Midlands Region

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Networking | Seminars

Join us for an exclusive event focused on demystifying the evolving landscape of higher talent and skills. This is a must-attend for SMEs, NTU Alumni, and industry leaders seeking to understand how to leverage university services for growth.

  • From: Wednesday 5 February 2025, 8 am
  • To: Wednesday 5 February 2025, 10.45 am
  • Location: P04, Teaching and Learning Building, Clifton Campus,
  • Booking deadline: Tuesday 4 February 2025, 12.00 am
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Event details

This event will enhance your understanding of higher talent and skills and provide you with the opportunity to network with industry peers.

This event is hosted by Nottingham Trent University, in partnership with the CITB and the RICS.

It is open to all construction businesses. Everyone is welcome and anyone interested in these areas is warmly invited to attend.

Why Attend? 
  • Gain Insights from Experts: Learn how to access and benefit from university talent and skills, and understand the opportunities involved.
  • Unlock SME Potential: Discover how to engage with NTU services to enhance your business capabilities, from employability to apprenticeships and beyond.
  • Stay Ahead of the Curve: Explore CITB and NTU’s latest updates, including employability metrics, and how they impact your business.
  • Network & Collaborate: Share insights on skills demand, engage with higher education, and discuss future market trends with like-minded professionals.

Programme

Arrival, registration and networking
Welcome and Introductions
Guest Business Speaker: Demystifying Higher Talent & Skills
Nathan Wilkins (CITB): An overview of skills shortages in East Midlands – apprenticeship and the CITB offer
Chris Jones (NTU): An overview of the university talent and skills offer for Construction SMEs
Richard Bull (NTU & Centre of Sustainable Construction & Retrofit): Tackling the ‘Green Skills’ gap
Maria Coulter (Construction Coach): Breaking down the skills barriers for SMEs: lessons learnt and case studies
Dr Amrit Sagoo (NTU & RICS Chair): Updates from Professional Bodies
Facilitated Discussion & Open Forum
Agreeing Next steps and Close

Parking information:

Parking is available at our Clifton Campus, once you have booked your place please email Katrina Woodward (katrina.woodward@ntu.ac.uk) with your car registration.

Location details

Address:

P04
Teaching and Learning Building
Clifton Campus

Parking:

Parking is available at our Clifton Campus, once you have booked your place please email Katrina Woodward (katrina.woodward@ntu.ac.uk) with your car registration.

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