Not in Education, Employment or Training event announced – 22nd October, London

LONDON - Sept. 24, 2015 - PRLog -- A One Day National Conference

Not in Education, Employment or Training
Thursday 22^nd October 2015 – Central London

Chaired by Katherine Chapman, Assistant Director, UKCES

About the conference:

As the Government announce an end to the youth contract and a commitment to a new Youth Allowance, this conference offers the insight and practical guidance needed to create sustainable employment and training opportunities for NEETs.

With statistics published earlier this month revealing a rise in the number of 16-24 year old unemployed individuals, it is now crucial to evaluate strategies for supporting NEETs into employment.

Key topics covered include latest government proposals to lower youth unemployment, supporting young offenders into education or employment, establishing links with businesses and engaging those at risk through early intervention strategies.

Speakers include:

·         David Keenan, Head of Youth Skills, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills

·         Laura Smethurst, Mandatory Work Programmes Team Leader, DWP

·         Rachel Mallaband, Traineeships Project Manager, Department for Education

·         Karen Adriaanse, HMI Specialist Adviser and Ofsted’s National Adviser for Careers Guidance and Employability, Ofsted

·         Garath Symonds, Assistant Director for Young People, Surrey County Council

·         Chris Starling, Head of Apprenticeships, Virgin Media

·         Paul Chapman, Head of Education, Vinney Green Secure Unit

·         Laura-Jane Rawlings, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Youth Employment UK

·         Dr Mark Dale, Principal, Portland College

·         Dr Anthony Mann, Director of Policy and Research, Education and Employers Taskforce

For more information:

Visit: http://www.capitaconferences.co.uk/public-sector-conferences/detail/article/not-in-education-employment-or-training-conference-1.html?code=SMMK

Download the brochure: http://www.capitaconferences.co.uk/pdfgen.html?filename=NEETsOct15.pdf&code=SMMK

Or contact: Naomi Wood – naomi.wood@capita.co.uk