# Event Details - **Event Name**: Symposium on improving outcomes for young people leaving care - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am – Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Invitation to a Southampton symposium on improving education, training and employment outcomes for care leavers.About this EventThursday 23 April 10 am - 1pmLord Mayor's Reception Room, Southampton Civic CentreI am very pleased to be able to invite you to a symposium on improving education, training and employment outcomes for care leavers in Southampton.Young people who leave local authority care have often experienced immense disruption as children. In our city, we have a firm commitment to helping them have happy and fulfilling lives as adults. Opportunities to work and progress are very much part of that.As a local leader in the business and/or employment sectors, it would be fantastic to meet you and for you to hear:A welcome from me, as Cabinet Member for Children and Learning and also the Lord Mayor, Councillor James Baillie.An overview of our growth and regeneration aspirations from Stephen Haynes, Executive Director for Growth and Prosperity.Ways that we support young people into employment and training through our Economic Development and Regeneration TeamYou will also get to meet some of our young people to hear from them about their stories and successes.We'd like your views on how we can increase opportunities for care leavers in SouthamptonRefreshments will be provided by Opportunity Brews cafe, staffed by young people who are supported by Southampton Children and Learning Service.Please accept your space by completing the Eventbrite form, forwarding it on to the HR lead for your organisation if appropriate.If you have any questions, please email: academy@southampton.gov.uk.Councillor Amanda Barnes-AndrewsCabinet Member for Children and Learning - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/southampton/symposium-on-improving-outcomes-for-young-people-leaving-care/100001986428426898 - **Event Categories**: workshops, job-fairs - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Southampton - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Civic Centre - **lat**: 50.9083507 - **long**: -1.406495 - **full address**: Civic Centre, Civic Centre, Southampton, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Symposium on improving outcomes for young people leaving care - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/808cea3c65968f8bd3580b455328bcd2951f51c7b9e9944d34f275f8149147dd-rimg-w612-h408-dcedeff4-gmir.jpg?v=1775733519 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Symposium on improving outcomes for young people leaving care being held? - **A:** Symposium on improving outcomes for young people leaving care takes place on Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Civic Centre, Civic Centre, Southampton, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Symposium on improving outcomes for young people leaving care? - **A:** Symposium on improving outcomes for young people leaving care is organized by Southampton Safeguarding Children Partnership. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Symposium on improving outcomes for young people leaving care is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Southampton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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