Thank you for attending the T Levels Employer Support Conference! This page contains all the details from the conference as well as the presentation slides for you to download.
T Levels are the government’s flagship technical education programme, combining in-classroom learning and a substantial industry placement. Hosting industry placements will help employers fill skills gaps, bring young talent to their business, help them meet recruitment needs and support social mobility in your region.
This employer conference marks the third face-to-face event which has been held as part of the Department of Education’s work in supporting employers interested in hosting T Level industry placements. The primary objectives of the Employer Support Conferences are to facilitate the expansion of the network of employers interested in hosting an industry placement, and to provide employers with best practices, templates, and tools for implementing and managing a successful placement.
We covered:
- T Levels and the business benefits of hosting industry placements.
- You heard from employers who have hosted placements about how they work in practice.
- Gained insights into how you can plan and prepare for placements.
- Resources and tools to help you.
- Government support available to you.
Meet the team
Colin Bentwood
Managing Director, SDN
From 1991-2006 Colin previously held a progression of senior research, strategy, and evaluation roles in London School of Commerce (LSC) and Technology Executive Committee (TEC). Over the years, Colin has established close working relationships with national and local educational government departments, and workforce development organisations.
Andrea Kay
Policy Lead, Department for Education
Andrea is currently working as part of the T Level Delivery Team and has overarching responsibility for their employer engagement strategy, designed to make sure sufficient employers engage with the T Level programme and offer high quality industry placements. She has also worked in Apprenticeships supporting large levy paying employers to understand how to invest in their workforce development.
Karen Kelly
Session Chair, SDN Strategic Associate
Karen has over 20 years’ experience in FE, sits on a number of provider boards, works on T Levels/apprenticeships, and coordinates a regional ambassador network of 70+ employers. She’s had a leading role helping employers to plan/host industry placements (with guidance, workshops and one-to-one support) and has been at the forefront of supporting providers to plan, develop and implement T Levels.
Speakers
Louise Aitken
Skills Growth and Strategy Manager
South East LEP
Andy Sparks
LSIP Executive Director
Essex Chamber of Commerce
Jo Giles
LSIP Director
Essex Chamber of Commerce
Nabil Mugharbel
Director of Curriculum
Mid-Kent College
Dale Gregory
Assistant Director for Student Recruitment
Anglia Ruskin University
Paul Taylor PhD
Facilities Management
Titan Airways
Mark Rolfe
Head of Kent Scientific Services
Kent Scientific Services
Donna Jones
Management Consultant
Gallagher
Karen Vigar
Education Engagement Manager
ISG
Further support
If you’d value a free 1-2-1 call with one of the team to chat through your plans and the support available to help you, contact our team here and we’ll find a suitable time in the diary.
For more guidance, templates, case studies and events to help you plan and host industry placements, visit the T Level employer support website.
Please contact us if you’d like to speak to someone about T Levels or industry placements, or can’t find what you’re looking for.
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