Our Employer Support Open Day will showcase how we can help you achieve your goals and offer resources and support in the following areas:
Recruiting new talent: From apprenticeships to graduate placements, we can help you find the perfect candidates to strengthen your team.
Upskilling your workforce: Access funded training and CPD opportunities to increase your team's potential and ensure they’re equipped for future challenges.
Supporting innovation and new projects: Our Arrow Project and Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) can help you develop new ideas, products, and services, bringing cutting-edge knowledge and technology to your organisation.
Implementing new technologies: Collaborate with us to introduce innovative technologies and systems that drive efficiency and growth in your operations.
Accessing facilities and venues: Use our state-of-the-art facilities and venues to support your business needs, from research and development to hosting events or meetings.
Graduate or student placements: Tap into a pool of talented graduates or students to bring fresh perspectives and energy to your team or department, while offering valuable real-world experience.
Workshops you can look forward to on the day include:
People First: Introducing AI and Automation with Culture in Mind
A facilitated session focused on how to adopt AI and automation in a way that supports and involves your people. We'll explore the cultural considerations, concerns, and opportunities that arise when introducing emerging technologies – with a strong emphasis on communications, trust, inclusion, and engagement.
Connecting your Business with Student and Graduate Talent
This session will showcase how businesses can tap into emerging talent through internships, placements, and graduate schemes. Kevin Waters from Fairstone Group will share his experience of partnering with the University. Niall Watson will also talk about the skills and confidence he gained from his time as an intern at Fairstone.
Leadership Masterclass
What makes you a leader? Join Dr Ian Carr, expert in work-based learning, to explore the skills and traits that make you a more effective leader with a snapshot into the University's Leadership Masterclass, just one of a range of short courses and CPD courses available to businesses.
Innovation Workshop
Join us for a session exploring the common barriers to innovation and how university innovation support programmes can help to overcome them. Hear from a real-world business and take the opportunity to discuss how we could support your organisation.
Find out more or book here:
https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/events/employer-support/
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