Growing talent, growing business – the power of young people in the workplace

Name: Growing talent, growing business – the power of young people in the workplace
Start: 2026-01-20T08:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-01-20T11:00:00+00:00
Location: Monks Lane, Newbury, United Kingdom

Schedule

Tue Jan 20 2026 at 08:30 am to 11:00 am

UTC+00:00

Location

Monks Lane, Newbury, United Kingdom | Newbury, EN

Join us for a morning designed to spark meaningful conversations and build stronger connections between education and industry. Together, we’ll explore how developing young talent can strengthen local businesses, drive innovation, and create a future-ready workforce.
Guest speaker – Jamie Croggon
Jamie is an engineering and innovation leader who has worked with global brands including Dyson, Gillette and SharkNinja. He’s led R&D and concept engineering teams across multiple product lines and has championed bringing young talent into organisations, including creating apprenticeship pathways at SharkNinja.
Over breakfast, Jamie will share practical insights on how investing in young people can drive innovation, strengthen culture, and support long-term growth—plus why giving young people real responsibility is a smart, future-ready strategy for employers.
By joining us, your business will have the opportunity to discover how:
-Shape a curriculum that meets your skills needs.
-Co-design bespoke training for your workforce.
-Make the most of T Level industry placements.
-Discover the latest apprenticeships updates.
You’ll also have the opportunity to join other employers, college leaders and curriculum specialists to discuss how education and industry can work in partnership to support business growth and staff development.
This is a great opportunity to connect, gain valuable insights, and discover how our educational offerings align with industry demands.