Discover apprenticeships, the Lancashire Skills Pledge, and AI solutions at FSB's upcoming Lancashire business event.

Federation of Small Businesses and the Lancashire Skills and Employment Board have teamed up to deliver a skills event helping to address the skills gap in Lancashire and support Lancashire's Local Authorities. 

Find out about how apprenticeships could work for your business and how to get involved in the Lancashire's Skills pledge. 

A short intro into AI and how it can benefit your business going forward.  

Speakers 

We will be joined by three guest speakers. 
 

Paul Hannant - Lancashire Skills & Employment Hub 

Lancashire's Apprenticeship Evangelist - Providing residents and employers of Lancashire real-world and impartial advice and information about apprenticeships. Selling nothing, sharing plenty!

Michelle Fox - Lancashire Skills Pledge

Michelle has a broad experience in Further Education, management, employer engagement, and workforce development. Currently an Employer Engagement Enterprise Coordinator at Lancashire Careers Hub, Michelle supports impactful programs to improve careers outcomes for young people and promote inclusion. Working alongside the Lancashire Skills Hub Michelle Works with Educational Institutions and business to establish a talent pipeline and future workforce that meets the current and future demands of the local labour market.

Her certifications in leadership, guidance, and safeguarding reflect her dedication to empowering individuals and fostering systemic career development change.

Darren Jenkinson - AI Specialist DigiEnable

Stay tuned for more details! 


Parking
Please note there is no parking onsite. Please see below our suggestions for nearby car parking:
  • Trinity Square Carpark, 137 Market St W, Preston, PR1 2HB
  • Avenam Car Park, Syke St, Preston, PR1 3BN
  • NCP Preston Church St 

Refreshments
Tea and coffee will be provided. 

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