Bucks Skills Hub Annual Conference 2026

Join Buckinghamshire's careers, education and employer community for the Bucks Skills Hub Annual Conference 2026.

When: Friday 16th October 2026, 8am – 10:30am

Where: The Skylark, Westcott Venture Park, Westcott, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0XB

This year's conference will provide an important update on the new Careers Statutory Guidance and what it means for schools, colleges and careers leaders.

We are delighted to welcome Nicola Hall, Director of Education at The Careers & Enterprise Company, who will share the latest developments in national careers policy and outline the responsibilities of schools in delivering the updated guidance.

You'll also hear inspiring examples of effective practice from employers who are helping to create meaningful career development opportunities for young people, alongside powerful first-hand accounts from young people whose work experience placements have helped shape their aspirations, confidence and future career pathways.

Whether you are a school leader, careers leader, governor, employer or partner organisation, this impactful event will provide valuable insights, practical examples and an opportunity to stay informed about the future direction of careers education.

Agenda

• Welcome from Bucks Skills Hub
• Nicola Hall, Director of Education, The Careers & Enterprise Company
• Employer case studies: delivering impactful careers and work experience programmes
• Young people's experiences and outcomes from work experience
• Closing remarks

Secure your place today and hear how schools, employers and young people are working together to deliver high-quality careers education and meaningful workplace experiences across Buckinghamshire.

Start time: 8 am - networking breakfast.

Finish time: 10.30 am.

At 10.30, Headteachers are invited to stay for the BASH meeting, whilst all other attendees are invited to tour the facilities.

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