
Solutions for the Future – Hiring, Reskilling and Upskilling the Region

Tue, 29 July @ 10:00 – 13:00

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.
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