Sustainable communities employer breakfast event [CANCELLED]
Due to circumstances beyond our control, this event has now been cancelled. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Friday 8 May 2009, 9am to 12pm
FREE (booking required)
The Source at Meadowhall, Sheffield
Venue location (on the Source website) >
Higher Futures, in association with Northern College, Sheffield Hallam University and the University of Sheffield, is pleased to invite you to an employer breakfast event focusing on higher level skills in sustainable communities.
Who is it for?
Employers in regeneration, development, and sustainable communities. The event will be of particular interest to those in human resources or those responsible for staff development.
Why should I attend?
- Find details of free staff development opportunities
- Get advice and guidance on modes of study, support for learners, finance and funding
- Meet with course providers to discuss your organisation's needs
- Find out more about Foundation Degrees and accredited 'bridging modules'
- Discover how work-based projects and upskilling your workforce can benefit your organisation.
What's the format?
Enjoy a free breakfast whilst you listen to employer and employee success stories, and gain an introduction to Higher Futures and the higher level skills available locally. This includes information on Foundation Degrees in:
- Community Development and Regeneration
- Landscape, Heritage and Conservation
- Sustainable Communities
- Working with Communities: Identities, Regeneration, and Change
And an accredited ‘bridging module’, allowing employees to experience higher level learning at three institutions before embarking on a foundation degree.
Presentations are followed by 'open space' workshops on:
- Modes of study
- Support for learners
- Finance and funding
- How work-based projects can benefit employers
- How upskilling your staff can help your organisation.
For more information, or to book a free place, please contact Tom Spreyer at tspreyer@northern.ac.uk or on 01226 776 000.