Solutions for the Future - Hiring, Reskilling and Upskilling the Region - Business in the Community
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Solutions for the Future – Hiring, Reskilling and Upskilling the Region

Jul 29
Date and time
Tue, 29 July  @  10:00  -  13:00
Price
Free of charge
Location
George Street Walsall, WS1 United Kingdom
Audience
Open to BITC members and non-members
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Tue, 29 July  @  10:00  –  13:00

Are you a business leader, HR professional, educator, or policymaker passionate about building a stronger, more inclusive workforce?

This is an in person event.

Audience

This event is open to both members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC). We are keen to have social enterprises and SMEs at the event.

Join us for a dynamic morning of insight, collaboration, and action. This event brings together employers, educators, and community leaders to tackle the region’s most pressing employment and skills challenges—head-on.

🔍 Why Attend?

Creating meaningful employment is one of the most significant ways that businesses can support individuals to break out of poverty. A good job offers security, rights, a fair income and opportunities for personal development and progression. Yet, people from lower socio-economic backgrounds are far less likely to progress at work than their wealthier peers. For many low-income individuals, securing a job does not mean upward social mobility; but instead, remaining in a low-skill, low-pay cycle.

  • Discover how to hire inclusively, reskill effectively, and upskill strategically.
  • Learn from Business in the Community (BITC) and the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) about regional strategies and national frameworks.
  • Explore local social mobility challenges and how your organisation can be part of the solution.
  • Connect with peers, training providers, and policymakers to spark new partnerships.

🎤 What to Expect:

  • Keynotes from national and regional leaders in employment and skills
  • Panel discussions on what’s working in the West Midlands
  • Interactive workshop on inclusive hiring and reskilling
  • Roundtable networking to share ideas and build collaborations

Whether you’re a small business or a large employer, this event will equip you with the tools, insights, and connections to make a real impact.

👥 Who Should Attend?

  • Employers and HR professionals
  • Local authorities and policymakers
  • Colleges, training providers, and educators
  • Community organisations and employment support services

Refreshments

Light refreshments will be served.

Booking, contact details and further information

  • Contact Andreea.Tudor@bitc.org.uk, Regional Lead at BITC for any further questions.
  • Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

Find out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community

Audience

Open to BITC members and non-members