

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Bridgend Business Forum: March Networking & Connect to Work Launch
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am – Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 11:30 am
- **Event Description**: Join us at the Bridgend Business Forum March Networking Event and the launch of the UK Government Connect to Work ProgrammeAbout this EventBridgend Business Forum March Networking &amp; Connect to Work Launch EventJoin us for an exciting opportunity to connect with fellow entrepreneurial minds in the business world at the Heronston Hotel &amp; Leisure Club. You will have an opportunity to network with other local businesses and find out more about The UK Government’s new Connect to Work programme — local employers are invited to find out how it can support your workforce needs.Join us for an informative session designed specifically for employers to learn how Connect to Work can help you:Access a wider pool of motivated jobseekers.Receive tailored recruitment support.Benefit from ongoing in-work support for new staffContribute to improving employment outcomes in your local community.What is Connect to Work?As a key plank in the Government’s Get Britain Working Strategy, Connect to Work will primarily help disabled people, people with health conditions, and those with more complex barriers to work who are outside the labour market in ‘Hidden Unemployment’ who wish to be in employment, to find a suitable job and sustain work. It will also help those in work but at risk of falling out of the labour market to retain their employment. The programme will provide personalised, ongoing support to both the individual and the employer.Why Attend?At this event, you will:Gain a clear overview of how the programme works.Understand what support is available to employers.Hear about the benefits to your organisation.Have the opportunity to ask questions and network.This in-person event will be buzzing with energy and innovative ideas. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this is the perfect place to expand your network and gain inspiration. Don't miss out on this chance to collaborate, learn, and grow your business in a supportive and dynamic environment. See you there!-Fforwm Busnes Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr – Digwyddiad Rhwydweithio mis Mawrth a Lansiad Connect to WorkYmunwch â ni am gyfle cyffrous i gysylltu â meddyliau entrepreneuraidd eraill ym myd busnes yng Ngwesty a Chlwb Hamdden Heronston. Bydd cyfle i chi rwydweithio gyda busnesau lleol eraill a chael gwybod mwy am raglen newydd Connect to Work Llywodraeth y DU — mae cyflogwyr lleol yn cael eu gwahodd i ddarganfod sut y gall gefnogi anghenion eich gweithlu.Ymunwch â ni am sesiwn addysgiadol sydd wedi’i chynllunio’n benodol ar gyfer cyflogwyr i ddysgu sut y gall Connect to Work eich helpu i:Gael mynediad at gronfa ehangach o geiswyr gwaith brwdfrydigDerbyn cymorth recriwtio wedi’i deilwraElwa ar gymorth parhaus yn y gwaith i staff newyddCyfrannu at wella canlyniadau cyflogaeth yn eich cymuned leolBeth yw Connect to Work?Fel rhan allweddol o Strategaeth Get Britain Working y Llywodraeth, bydd Connect to Work yn helpu’n bennaf bobl anabl, pobl â chyflyrau iechyd, a’r rhai sydd â rhwystrau mwy cymhleth i waith sydd y tu allan i’r farchnad lafur mewn “Diweithdra Cudd”, ond sy’n dymuno bod mewn gwaith, i ddod o hyd i swydd addas a chynnal gwaith.Bydd hefyd yn helpu’r rhai sydd eisoes mewn gwaith ond sydd mewn perygl o syrthio allan o’r farchnad lafur i gadw eu cyflogaeth.Bydd y rhaglen yn darparu cymorth personol a pharhaus i’r unigolyn a’r cyflogwr.Pam Mynd?Yn y digwyddiad hwn, byddwch yn:Cael trosolwg clir o sut mae’r rhaglen yn gweithioDeall pa gymorth sydd ar gael i gyflogwyrClywed am y manteision i’ch sefydliadCael cyfle i ofyn cwestiynau a rhwydweithioBydd y digwyddiad wyneb yn wyneb hwn yn llawn egni a syniadau arloesol. P’un a ydych yn entrepreneur profiadol neu’n dechrau arni, dyma’r lle perffaith i ehangu eich rhwydwaith a chael ysbrydoliaeth.Peidiwch â cholli’r cyfle hwn i gydweithio, dysgu, a thyfu eich busnes mewn amgylchedd cefnogol a deinamig. Welwn ni chi yno!Agenda?: 07:45 AM - 08:00 AMArrivals | Cyrraedd?: 08:00 AM - 08:15 AMRegistration | Chofrestru?: 08:15 AM - 08:30 AMBreakfast Served &amp; Introduction | Brecwast yn cael ei weini a chyflwyniadInfo: Hear from the BBF board about upcoming developments, the morning agenda and intro into the event. / Clywed gan fwrdd Fforwm Busnes Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr am ddatblygiadau sydd ar ddod, agenda’r bore, a chyflwyniad i’r digwyddiad.?: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AMDWP Breaking Barriers to Employment | DWP: Torri Rhwystrau i GyflogaethInfo: DWP will be sharing case studies and former clients will be sharing experiences relating to employment barriers for individuals with difficulties and disabilities.  | Bydd yr DWP yn rhannu astudiaethau achos, a bydd cyn-gleientiaid yn rhannu eu profiadau yn ymwneud â rhwystrau i gyflogaeth i unigolion sydd â heriau ac anableddau.?: 09:00 AM - 09:20 AMConnect to Work Intro | Cyflwyniad i Connect to WorkInfo: We will be sharing with the group details of the new connect to work programme and its benefits to local businesses and the community.  | Byddwn yn rhannu gyda’r grŵp fanylion am y rhaglen newydd Connect to Work a’i manteision i fusnesau lleol a’r gymuned.?: 09:20 AM - 09:40 AMDiversity that Delivers - DMIW / BBF | Amrywiaeth sy’n Cyflawni – DMIW / BBFInfo: DMIW and Bridgend Business Forum Board members will be discussing the benefits of hiring for skills and the difference small ergonomic and technical changes can make to both your business and your employees that give you a competitive edge. Also we will be looking at how the forum can help facilitate connections and support via employability.  | Bydd aelodau o DMIW a Bwrdd Fforwm Busnes Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr yn trafod manteision recriwtio ar sail sgiliau a’r gwahaniaeth y gall newidiadau ergonomig a thechnegol bach ei wneud i’ch busnes a’ch gweithwyr, gan roi mantais gystadleuol i chi. Byddwn hefyd yn edrych ar sut y gall y fforwm helpu i hwyluso cysylltiadau a chynnig cefnogaeth drwy gyflogadwyedd.?: 09:40 AM - 09:50 AMHealthy Working Wales – Free support for employersInfo: Gweithio’n Iach Cymru – Cymorth am ddim i gyflogwyr?: 09:50 AM - 10:30 AMElevator Pitch | Cyflwyniad ByrInfo: Businesses in the room get the floor for a few seconds to introduce them selves and what they do  | Bydd busnesau yn yr ystafell yn cael y llawr am ychydig eiliadau i gyflwyno eu hunain a’r hyn maent yn ei wneud.?: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AMNetworking Opportunity &amp; Close | Cyfle i Rwydweithio a ChloiInfo: This will be the last chance to make introductions, have great conversations and grab those all important details before the event comes to a close. | Dyma fydd y cyfle olaf i wneud cyflwyniadau, cael sgyrsiau gwych, a chasglu’r manylion pwysig hynny cyn i’r digwyddiad ddod i ben.
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- **Event Categories**: Business, health-wellness
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Bridgend
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Heronston Hotel & Leisure Club
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- **full address**: Heronston Hotel &amp; Leisure Club, Ewenny Road, Bridgend, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Heronston Hotel &amp; Leisure Club, Ewenny Road, Bridgend, United Kingdom
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Digital Puk
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Business, health-wellness
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Bridgend Business Forum: March Networking & Connect to Work Launch ?
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