Join us to chat all things digital and help shape the future of the industry in education.

Welcome to the SHCG Digital Industry Advisory Board hosted at CEMAST.

South Hampshire College Group is delighted to invite you to join our Digital Industry Advisory Board (IAB), bringing together local employers, industry professionals and education experts to help shape the future of skills, training and talent across the Digital sector.

As an employer, you understand the skills, knowledge and expertise businesses need now and in the future. By sharing your experience and industry insights, you can help influence the training and opportunities available to the next generation of professionals, while strengthening the connection between education and the workplace.

Our Industry Advisory Boards provide a valuable opportunity to discuss emerging trends, highlight skills gaps, explore recruitment challenges and identify ways we can work together to support businesses across the Solent region.

Why get involved?

Working with SHCG gives you the opportunity to have a direct influence on the future workforce and help ensure local education and training meets the needs of your industry.

By getting involved, you can:

Influence future skills: Help shape courses, qualifications and training so students develop the knowledge and practical skills employers are looking for.

Help address skills gaps: Share your experiences of recruitment challenges and identify the skills your industry needs now and in the future.

Connect with future talent: Explore opportunities to engage with students through work experience, industry projects, placements and apprenticeships.

Shape industry provision: Contribute to discussions about emerging technologies, changing practices and developments within your sector.

Build valuable partnerships: Develop relationships with SHCG, fellow employers and industry professionals to explore opportunities for collaboration.

Raise your industry's profile: Help students understand the opportunities available and inspire the next generation to consider careers in your sector.

About the Event

Our Industry Advisory Boards bring education and industry together to ensure our courses, training and curriculum remain relevant, responsive and aligned with employer needs.

You'll have the opportunity to share your perspective, hear from others across the sector and contribute to conversations that can make a real difference to future skills provision.

Event Highlights

Welcome and introductions.

Overview of current courses and training provision.

Industry discussions and breakout sessions.

Tour of relevant college facilities.

Networking with fellow industry professionals.

Complimentary refreshments.

Be Part of the Conversation.

Your insight can help us create better opportunities for students, develop the skills businesses need and strengthen the future workforce across the Digital sector.

Join us to share your expertise, make valuable connections and help shape the future of skills and workforce development in our local area.

We look forward to welcoming you!

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