Developing People with the MCA

Discover the wide range of programmes and support available through the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, including:

• - promoting fair and inclusive work practices.
• and - helping you upskill your team.
• - connecting young people to opportunities.
• Connect to Work - supporting recruitment and workforce development.
• - providing tailored support, expert guidance and access to finance and support programmes

Hear real-life success stories from local employers who’ve used these initiatives to:

• Bridge workforce skills gaps
• Improve recruitment and employee retention.
• Develop and future-proof their people.

This event is also a great opportunity to network with like-minded businesses, share experiences, and gain practical insights to strengthen your organisation’s talent and people development strategy.

☕ A complimentary breakfast will be provided.

The entrance for the venue is here https://w3w.co/doll.entry.tens.

Info: Featuring: Celia McGilloway (Functional Skills and Work Experience Lead, North Bristol NHS Trust); Emma Carter (CEO, Westspring IT) and Ben Lowndes (Director, Distinctive Communications)

Info: Featuring a case study from James Bruno (Brand Manager, Fowlers Bristol) and young people who have taken part in the programme.

Info: Hear about the recently announced exciting 5 year programme (Connect to Work) that will launch to support residents across the West of England with health conditions or disabilities into competitive paid employment opportunities (including apprenticeships). This programme can also support people in work but at risk of dropping out due to their needs.



Connect to Work will launch slowly this autumn and be fully in place from March 2026. Across the region (Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Bath and North East Somerset and North Somerset) there will be trained Employment Specialist Coaches, available to support employers in designing accessible jobs with the right reasonable adjustments.

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