About this Event
About This Event
Are you looking to build your future talent pipeline, inject fresh ideas into your business, and give back to the local community?
Join us on Tuesday, 8 December at Town Square Kingston for a practical, collaborative morning designed specifically for Kingston and regional small-to-medium businesses. Discover how simple, structured work experience placements can deliver real, measurable value to your team while receiving free support from employability practitioners at the same time.
Why Attend?
Providing high-impact work placements doesn't require corporate-scale HR departments. With the right frameworks and local partner support, any business in any sector can build an easy, rewarding programme.
At this session, you will:
Hear Real Case Studies: Gain practical insights from Hein Bence, CEO of Chapter 5 Consulting—a local Kingston SME that has successfully designed and delivered transformative opportunities for young Kingston residents.
Access Free, Ready-to-Use Frameworks: Learn how to quickly implement:
- The Skills Builder Partnership Essential Skills Framework: Build clear, consistent employability skillsets.
- The Future.now Essential Digital Skills Framework: Free tools to assess, support, and track digital readiness.
Connect with Candidate Support Networks: Meet employability practitioners dedicated to sourcing, vetting, and preparing local talent so candidates arrive ready to contribute from day one.
Network with Key Local Stakeholders: Build connections with peers across Kingston and discuss regional business priorities with representatives from:
- Kingston Chamber of Commerce
- Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) District & Local Office
- Kingston Council
Agenda
- 10 AM – 10:20 AM: Arrival, Coffee & Informal Networking
- 10:20 AM – 10:25 AM: Welcome & Introduction
- 10:25 AM – 10:55 AM: Keynote & SME Spotlight: Delivering Meaningful Work Placements – Hein Bence, Chapter 5 Consulting
- 10:55 AM – 11:15 AM: Toolkit Showcase: DWP SME Work Experience Support and free Frameworks from The Skills Builder Partnership & Future.Now
- 11:15 AM – 11:30 AM: Panel Q&A: Practical Pathways with Kingston Council and the DWP.
- 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Open Networking & 1-on-1 Advice with Employability Partners
Who Should Attend?
- SME owners, directors, and managers looking to grow their team or talent pipeline.
- Operations, HR, and team leads interested in low-barrier social value delivery.
- Any Kingston-based business wanting access to free recruitment, training, and development resources.
Tickets are free of charge, but venue capacity at Town Square Kingston is strictly limited.
Event venue & nearby stays
TownSq Kingston, Thames Side, Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
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