Developing People with the MCA
Schedule
Mon Mar 23 2026 at 09:00 am to 12:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Newark Works | Bath, EN
About this Event
Discover the wide range of programmes and support available through the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, including:
- - promoting fair and inclusive work practices.
- and - helping you upskill your team.
- - connecting young people to opportunities.
- Connect to Work - supporting recruitment and workforce development.
- - providing tailored support, expert guidance and access to finance and support programmes
Hear real-life success stories from local employers who’ve used these initiatives to:
- Bridge workforce skills gaps
- Improve recruitment and employee retention.
- Develop and future-proof their people.
This event is also a great opportunity to network with like-minded businesses, share experiences, and gain practical insights to strengthen your organisation’s talent and people development strategy.
☕ A complimentary breakfast will be provided.
The entrance for the venue is here https://w3w.co/doll.entry.tens.
Agenda
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Check In & Registration
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:10 AM
Welcome
🕑: 09:10 AM - 09:40 AM
Panel: How Has the MCA Supported Your Business?
Info: Featuring: Celia McGilloway (Functional Skills and Work Experience Lead, North Bristol NHS Trust); Emma Carter (CEO, Westspring IT) and Ben Lowndes (Director, Distinctive Communications)
🕑: 09:40 AM - 10:05 AM
Table Activity 1: Reflecting on Business Development in 2025
🕑: 10:05 AM - 10:20 AM
Break
🕑: 10:20 AM - 10:45 AM
Informative Session on Youth Guarantee
Info: Featuring a case study from James Bruno (Brand Manager, Fowlers Bristol) and young people who have taken part in the programme.
🕑: 10:45 AM - 10:50 AM
Presentation on Connect to Work
Info: Hear about the recently announced exciting 5 year programme (Connect to Work) that will launch to support residents across the West of England with health conditions or disabilities into competitive paid employment opportunities (including apprenticeships). This programme can also support people in work but at risk of dropping out due to their needs.
Connect to Work will launch slowly this autumn and be fully in place from March 2026. Across the region (Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Bath and North East Somerset and North Somerset) there will be trained Employment Specialist Coaches, available to support employers in designing accessible jobs with the right reasonable adjustments.
🕑: 10:50 AM - 11:10 AM
Table Activity 2: How Can I Support Young People into the Workplace?
🕑: 11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
Networking & Close
Where is it happening?
Newark Works, 2 Foundry Lane, Bath, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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