Next Gen Stockport

NextGen Stockport brings together schools, colleges, employers, and VCFSE organisations from across Stockport for a dynamic morning of networking, practical workshops, and collaborative conversations – all focused on strengthening career pathways for young people and building inclusive talent pipelines for local organisations.

Delivered by Sector 3 and PiE (Pursuing Individual Excellence), and sponsored by Stockport Homes Group, this event continues the conversation with a strategic focus: how we can work together to deliver meaningful work experiences that meet the Modern Work Experience Guarantee and strengthen the local education-to-employment ecosystem.

Why Attend?

Whether you're:

• A business or employer looking to grow your future workforce,
• A school or college seeking new employer partnerships,
• Or a VCFSE organisation exploring how volunteering can support skills development...

This event is designed to help you connect, collaborate and take action.

You’ll leave with:
✅ Clear guidance on the latest work experience standards
✅ Tools to design and deliver meaningful placements
✅ Practical insights into inclusive recruitment and engagement
✅ New local connections across education, business and community sectors

What to ExpectOpening Presentation: "Modern Work Experience & Equalex: What It Means for Employers, Educators & VCFSEs"

Learn how these national frameworks affect your organisation, key changes to Gatsby benchmarks, learning outcomes and what practical steps you can take to get involved. We'll explore Equalex, the GM Pilot Scheme, MBacc Skills Gateways and explore what "quality" looks like.

We'll also hear from local employers and partners sharing their experience of employer-led projects, placement schemes and workplace safaris.

Choose Your Workshops:

Select a practical session tailored to your interests and needs:

• Designing Meaningful Work Experience / Employer-Led Placements that Align to Local Needs
• Reimagining Volunteering: Integrating VCFSEs, Volunteering and Alternative Pathways into MWEx Framework

Networking Marketplace:

Meet schools, businesses, and community partners offering real opportunities to collaborate.

Booking Information

Places are limited and early registration is advised.

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