Inspiring future talent through Modern Work Experience.
Are you a business owner looking to bring fresh perspectives and energy into your organisation? This Power Hour is designed just for you. Explore how offering work experience can benefit not just young people, but also drive innovation, productivity, and talent development within your business.
Work experience has evolved far beyond a week of basic tasks and shadowing. Modern placements are now a powerful tool for business growth and inclusion.
This online Power Hour will also show you how inclusive work experience can open the door to a wider pool of talent, fresh viewpoints, and creative problem-solving.
Why Attend?
This interactive session will enable you to..
- Inject new ideas and enthusiasm: Discover how diverse work experience placements (including those with special educational needs or disabilities) can stimulate innovation and bring unique perspectives to your workplace, supporting your future recruitment needs.
- Gain insights from local business leaders: Hear directly from local business leaders sharing their journey, highlighting the rewards and real-life impact of hosting work experience students from a range of backgrounds and abilities.
- Build a stronger, more inclusive community: Understand the vital role your business plays in nurturing a skilled and inclusive local workforce, helping to create pathways for all young people, regardless of their visible or hidden challenges.
- Get practical answers: Have your questions answered on the logistics of work experience and learn how to get started, ensuring your placements are welcoming and supportive to all.
Who is the event aimed at?
This event is designed for business owners, managers, HR professionals, and anyone interested in fostering a more inclusive and innovative workplace environment.
To book your place
Scroll down to the 'Book now' area below to reserve your place. A link and password to join the webinar will be sent via email one hour prior to the start time.
Details
Date:
24 March, 2026 - 24 March, 2026
Time:
9:30am - 10:30am
A reminder link and password to join the webinar will be sent via email one hour prior to the start time. If you have not received this, please check your spam/junk folder.
Please note:
Who's going? To see who else is attending this event, scroll to the bottom of the event page and click on the pink 'View all' link in the 'Who's going' section.
To make the most of attending this webinar on Microsoft Teams, please download our Teams attendee guide.
Speakers
- George Hunt, Skills Adviser
Buckinghamshire Business First
- Gill Harding, Work Experience Coordinator
Bucks Skills Hub
- Marina Jackson, Under 19 Skills Manager
Bucks Skills Hub
- Victoria Hingley, Skills, Employment & Education Coordinator
EFKB