Hiring a Graduate: Practical Guidance and Support for West Yorkshire SMEs
Schedule
Wed Feb 25 2026 at 08:30 am to 10:30 am
UTC+00:00Location
Leeds Trinity University City Campus | Leeds, EN
About this Event
Looking to bring fresh ideas, energy, and long-term potential into your business? Join Graduates West Yorkshire for a practical session on hiring and supporting graduates and discover how to turn early-career talent into high-performing team members.
You’ll learn how to:
- Spot graduate potential beyond experience
- Onboard and support new hires effectively
- Build confidence, capability, and retention
- Avoid common pitfalls like communication gaps and mismatched expectations
- Stay ahead of hiring trends and understand the evolving graduate talent market
Practical, hands-on, and results-focused, this session is perfect for hiring managers, directors and owners working in West Yorkshire SME’s who want actionable strategies to grow and support their teams.
Speakers:
Emma Moore, Director at Gradconsult
Mike Grey, Director at Gradconsult
Graduates West Yorkshire: Breakfast & Connect - 11 March 2026
Two week after this event we are also running a dedicated event designed to connect employers with high-quality graduate talent. Breakfast & Connect is an ideal next step to put the ideas from this session into practice and meet candidates who are actively seeking opportunities within SME's. Find out more.
is delivered by Gradconsult on behalf of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
Where is it happening?
Leeds Trinity University City Campus, 1 Trevelyan Square, Leeds, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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