9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Join and Welcome: Please join between 9:00-09:15am for a 09:15 Welcome note from Dr Clare Fazackerley before she introduces Dr Paul Redmond. (Please note that this welcome session will go straight into the next session.)
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM: The changing world of work and developing multi-generational workforces: Dr Paul Redmond
Hear from Dr Paul Redmond, one of the UK’s leading experts, as he navigates us through generational change and the future of work. Join this keynote session to gain invaluable insights and considerations for the attraction, retention and development of Millennials and Gen Z.
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM: Developing future ready talent - apprenticeships at ARU: Dr Clare Fazackerley and Matthew Goode
ARU is one of the UK’s leading HE providers of Degree Apprenticeships and Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. Join this session to explore the range of Higher and Degree Apprenticeships on offer to support your workforce development plans. Discover the latest initiatives simplifying funding for ‘non-levy’ paying businesses.
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Mentoring apprentices: Marc Rothera
An introduction to apprenticeships for mentors: what does it involve and best practices. Suitable for anyone who is currently mentoring an apprentice or will mentor an apprentice in the future.
2:10 PM - 2:40 PM: Focus on Health & Social Care Apprenticeships
If you want to know more about degree apprenticeships in the health and social care sector, this is the session for you. 20 minute presentation, followed by 10 minute Q&A.
2:50 PM - 3:20 PM: Focus on Science, Manufacturing and Engineering Apprenticeships
Focus on our laboratory scientist, environmental practitioner, and manufacturing and engineering degree apprenticeships; 20-minute presentation followed by 10-minute Q&A.
2:50 PM - 3:20 PM: Focus on The Built Environment Apprenticeships
A closer look at our built environment apprenticeships covering chartered surveyor, quantity surveyor, construction management, chartered town planner and civil engineering. A 20-minute presentation followed by 10-minute Q&A.
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Focus on Business and Management and Supply Chain Apprenticeships
Focus on our Leadership and Management apprenticeships, covering chartered manager, project manager, supply chain management, and senior leader. A 20-minute presentation followed by 10-minute Q&A.
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Focus on Digital, Data and Technology Apprenticeships
A closer look at our degree apprenticeships in data scientist, digital marketer, and digital and technology solutions professional. A 20-minute presentation followed by 10-minute Q&A.
Keynote Speakers
Dr Paul Redmond is the Director of Student Experience at the University of Liverpool, as well as a speaker, writer, researcher, and expert on generations and the changing world of work.
Katie Allen is a Diversity, Equality and Inclusion specialist, as well as a speaker and leadership confidence coach.
Who's this course for?
For anyone involved in the recruitment, management, or learning and development of personnel in their organisation. A series of talks that will give you an insight on how to navigate your workforce planning.
How does it work?
When you register your place, you will be asked to choose which sessions from the agenda you would like to attend. You can pick as many as you want. The sessions are delivered on MS Teams so we will send you the MS Teams links by email.
The ‘Focus On’ sessions delve into the details of ARU’s apprenticeship offer. Some sessions overlap (please see agenda) so please select which sessions are most relevant to your organisation at the point of booking.
