Event sponsors:
Building Future Focused Skills and Talent for Tomorrow's Workforce
Part of the Business Growth Studio
Join business leaders and talent experts for a dynamic event designed to equip organisations with the skills and strategies needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving workforce landscape. Discover how strategic partnerships can help your business tap into emerging talent, build capacity, and future-proof your team to stay competitive, agile, and resilient.
What We’ll Explore
✔️The top 5 future skills that will define the next decade, and why they matter
✔️How colleges are reshaping courses and experiences to create adaptable, work-ready talent
✔️ Practical ways colleges can support your business through placements, apprenticeships, and long-term pipelines
✔️ Students and alumni share what they expect from modern employers and how businesses can align with their values and ambitions
✔️Introduction to The Sandwell Colleges and their Your Future Our Focus initiative
Who Should Attend?
- Business owners and leaders who want to future-proof their workforce
- HR and talent development professionals
- Education and training partners interested in collaboration
- Employers looking to connect with emerging talent pipelines
- Anyone keen to understand the skills shaping the future of work
Agenda:
- 9:00am – Registration, Refreshments & Networking
- 9:30am – Welcome from the Chamber
- 9:40am – Workshop delivery
- 10:50am – Closing comments from the Chamber
Venue:
Sandwell College, 1 Spon Lane, West Bromwich, B70 6AW
Why this matters!
This Business at Breakfast event is part of the Business Growth Studio, a new GBCC programme designed to equip Greater Birmingham SMEs with the essential tools, knowledge, and connections to grow confidently in today’s economy. Through digital resources, expert insights, practical workshops, peer support, learning & sharing, and networking opportunities, the Business Growth Studio supports SMEs through the different stages of their journey. Want to take your knowledge to the next level? Join the Business Growth Studio Conference on 1 October - free for members!
Please note that event sponsorship is only available to Business Growth Partners for this event.
