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The skills showcase for women looking to get into tech and companies looking to upskillFriday 8 November 2024, 10am to 4pm at Watershed, Bristol.
Women looking to Upskill
Are you a woman looking to break into the thriving tech industry or elevate your existing tech career?
Whether you’re considering a career pivot, aiming to supercharge your skills and earning potential or returning from a career break, our free one-day event is your gateway to exciting new opportunities.
Join us for an inspiring day of connections, insights and possibilities. Meet people from leading companies eager to showcase their diverse roles and inclusive work environments and discover how your unique experiences and transferable skills can be your secret weapon in the tech world.
Explore skill-building pathways designed to help you reach your goals – from cutting edge college programmes to hands-on apprenticeships. Our experts can help demystify the tech landscape and identify the most in-demand skills and practical career tracks.
Why you should attend
If you’re inspired by coding, cybersecurity, data science or any tech field, this event could be your launchpad.
Tech UpSkill is a safe space for women to share experiences and challenges unique to their journeys in tech – a unique opportunity for you to gain insights and forge connections that can significantly benefit your future career in technology.
Companies
This is an opportunity to find out about a wealth of support and funding available to you from the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority.
Not only could you access training, advice and grants, but you can also have YOUR say on the provision you would like to see on offer in the future. Whether you have feedback on gaps in support in the region, or have ideas you’d like to share, our teams would love to hear from you.
Find out about:
The current Skills Bootcamps available in Tech and Digital sectors, as well as exploring opportunities to develop future delivery in partnership with your organisation, upskilling and future-proofing your workforce.
Skills Connect, a one-stop-shop for information, advice and guidance on training and upskilling. Alongside hundreds training opportunities, you can explore a range of upcoming careers and networking events. You can also find the latest information on the Tech sector in the West of England and explore career opportunities for you or your employees.
UWE Offering
UWE Bristol is excited to be a key sponsor of the Women’s Tech Hub event “TechUpSkill”, showcasing how we are leading the way in diversifying career pathways through our innovative Degree Apprenticeships and mentorship initiatives.
Our morning sessions will provide a deep dive into how UWE Bristol, in collaboration with partners, is addressing the critical need for inclusive, flexible learning opportunities in tech and engineering sectors. As part of our commitment to driving growth in apprenticeships and addressing skills shortages, we’re working alongside employers, trainers, and further education partners to open doors for women and underrepresented groups. Through our Women Like Me mentoring programme, we are diversifying Degree Apprenticeships and creating pathways for women in industries where they have traditionally been underrepresented.
UWE Bristol’s strategy is to be a catalyst for social change, and this event highlights our commitment to addressing educational and social inequalities. By working closely with employers and regional partners, we are creating new pathways to higher-level skills and expanding access to education for students of all ages and backgrounds.
Join us to learn more about how UWE is driving forward excellence in apprenticeship education, breaking barriers, and fostering a more inclusive future in the tech and engineering sectors.
Mayoral Combined Authority offering to learners Offering
You’ll have a chance to hear about upskilling and accreditation opportunities from the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, including:
Advice, information and guidance from Skills Connect, which makes it easy for you to find training opportunities, relevant networking events and the latest information on key jobs in sectors including Tech. You can also access free support from a team of friendly advisers to help you find your next steps
Free to Learner, Skills Bootcamps; training programmes of up to 16 weeks which give you the opportunity to boost your Tech skills and qualifications, progressing with your current employer or guaranteeing an interview with another organisation
Free career coaching from Future Bright, supporting you to access training, boost your confidence and ‘find your happy’ in work
WTPN offering
Founded in 2004, the Western Training Provider Network (WTPN) connects training and education providers across the West of England to share opportunities, best practices, and collaborate for maximum impact.
Through the West of England Apprenticeship Service and the Share to Support Scheme, WTPN helps SMEs leverage apprenticeships to diversify, upskill their workforce, and grow their businesses. Funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and commissioned by the West of England Combined Authority, these programs offer valuable support to local businesses. If you're a business in Bristol, Bath & North East Somerset, or South Gloucestershire looking to recruit new talent or upskill your team, WTPN’s expert consultants can guide you through every step of the apprenticeship process.
They'll be offering the following workshop:
Expert Insights: Apprenticeships for your Business
Tailored to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the West of England Region (Bristol, B&NES, South Gloucestershire) to dispel common myths about apprenticeships, highlight their benefits, and provide practical guidance for implementing successful apprenticeship programs. This workshop covers the following:
Understand the social and economic benefits that Apprenticeships can bring to your business and staff.
Understand available funding for SME’s via the Levy Share to cover the training costs of an Apprenticeship.
Understand how to navigate Apprenticeship standards and how they can be used to recruit fresh talent or upskill existing staff.
About the organiser
Women’s Tech Hub is a not-for-profit social enterprise that helps women wanting to move into a career in tech or wanting to develop their career. Their three previous career events have proved hugely successful and offer a rare opportunity for women to speak face to face with companies, rather than be overlooked as is the industry norm at similar events.
The event is curated with University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), Mayoral Combined Authority offering to learners, Mayoral Combined Authority offering to learners and Western Training Provider Network (WTPN) and a select group of community and professional partners.
Register to attend the FREE one-day event
Come and join a community of like-minded women and take the first step towards a rewarding new career in tech.
Register your free place on Eventbrite or simply pop in on the day.
If you have any questions, you can email [email protected] or call 07854 785 747.
The event is curated with University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), Mayoral Combined Authority offering to learners and Western Training Provider Network (WTPN) and a select group of community and professional partners.
Exhibitors
Head over to our exhibitors page for more information if you want to get involved here.
If you have any questions, you can email [email protected] or call 07854 785 747.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Watershed, 1 Canon's Rd,Bristol, United Kingdom
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