Today I’m addressing the Institute of Student Employers Midlands group. I’m going to be talking about the policy context for student transitions and recruitment and then moving on to give some data about both the supply and demand sides of the student labour market. In particular I’m interested in thinking about how we can build better local labour market infrastructures that are capable of increasing retention and avoiding the drift of talent to London and the South East. Finally I’m going to finish off by talking a bit about the Local graduates project as I think that this gives some good insights about ways forward.

This is what I’m planning to say.

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I’m pleased to announce that I will be keynoting the CDI conference on the 26th & 27th November at the Studio, Birmingham. I will be talking about how career guidance can support us in breaking down barriers to opportunity.

As well as me there will also be speeches from Jane Hubbuck (Deputy Director for Careers, Department for Education), Professor Pete Robertson (CDI President) and Dr Gill Frigerio (University of Warwick). Alongside these keynote talks and four panel sessions, Conference attendees will be able to choose from up to 27 workshops covering themes relevant to all areas of careers education, information, advice, and guidance.

To book your place visit the CDI website.

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