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Graduate Talent
17 Nov 2010
Innovation and Skills for Competitiveness. To be held in central London
This conference will bring together thought leaders from government, industry and education to get information about the latest skills needs and discover new opportunities for collaboration in support of them.
Programme
10:00
Dr David Docherty, Chief Executive, Council for Industry and Higher Education (CIHE)
Introduction from Conference Chair
Biography: David Docherty
10:20
Nicola Dandridge, Chief Executive, Universities UK
Meeting the talent challenge - what universities need to offer
Biography: Nicola Dandridge
10:40
Aaron Porter, President, National Union of Students
Student choice – understanding and responding to information needs
Biography: Aaron Porter
11:00
Questions and discussion: Session 1
11:30
Refreshments, networking and exhibition
12:00
James Kewin, Managing Director, CFE
Developing and maintaining a pipeline of graduate talent
Biography: James Kewin
12:20
Karen Price, Chief Executive, e-skills
Working with employers to build graduate’s skills
Biography: Karen Price
12:40
Stephen Isherwood, Senior Manager, Graduate Recruitment, Ernst & Young LLP
Building international demand for UK graduates
Biography: Stephen Isherwood
13:00
Questions and discussion: Session 2
13:10
Buffet lunch, networking and exhibition
14:00
Panel discussion: The role of guidance and information in student choice
Carl Gilleard, Chief Executive, Association of Graduate Recruiters
Anne-Marie Martin, President, Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS)
Jane Artess, Director of Research, Higher Education Career Services Unit
Biography: Jane Artess
Biography: Carl Gilleard
Biography: Anne-Marie Martin
14:30
Employability for the workers – developing talent of those already in work
Dr Brenda Little, Senior Policy Analyst, Centre for Higher Education Research and Information (CHERI)
Jane Kettle, Senior Adviser, Employability and Employee Learning, Higher Education Academy
Biography: Jane Kettle
Biography: Brenda Little
14:40
Questions and discussion: Session 3
15:00
Refreshments, networking and exhibition
15:30
Seminar 2: Effective collaboration and networking: recruiters, universities and suppliers
Carl Gilleard, Chief Executive, Association of Graduate Recruiters
Biography: Carl Gilleard