Bridging the Skills Gap

An event for employers: Join us to input how we can work with together to support current and future skills needs.
About this Event

During the event we will be:

• Exploring the skills young people need to thrive in tomorrow's workforce
• Connecting education, industry and young people to shape future talent
• Turning insight into action to bridge the skills gap across the Isle of Man.

From 8.30am: Light breakfast

9.30am: Welcome

9.35am: Opening keynote (Olly Newton, Edge Foundation) “What is the real skills gap and what we actually need from young people”

10.15am: Youth/lived experience “What the system feels like from the inside”

10.30am: Future-focused keynote (Technology included) “What skills will matter next”

11am: Break

11.20am: Panel discussion

12pm: Lunch

1pm:

• Labour market changes
• Curriculum alignment
• Future skills insight
• World of work opportunities
• Future skills
• Top priorities

3.30pm: Summary of the day and next steps

4pm: Finish