The University of Sunderland is pleased to invite you to the Launch Event of the UKSPF Sunderland Skills and Inclusion Programme (SSIP) at Hope Street Xchange on 6th September 2024, 8:30-11:00am.
The programme will bring £2,566,930 to the City of Sunderland to support the residents, employees and businesses, through fully funded training.
There will be more than 100 fully funded courses available from the University of Sunderland and 11 delivery partners, covering a complete range of levels and disciplines, from one-day starter classes to accredited courses.
The programme aims to incentivise employers to invest in skills to drive the economy of the region and support inclusion. The programme will be evaluated to learn lessons for future skills policy.
We look forward to welcoming businesses and organisations, key stakeholders, and partners to discover what the Programme will do to drive productivity, develop skills and support inclusion within Sunderland.
EVENT DETAILS
UKSPF Sunderland Skills and Inclusion Programme Launch
6 September 2024
8:30am-11:00am
Hope Street Xchange
AGENDA
- 8:30-9am – Arrival, breakfast and networking
- 9am-9:05am – Welcome and opening remarks, Sir David Bell, University of Sunderland Vice-Chancellor
- 9:05-9:10am – Sunderland City Council, Speaker, Jill Colbert OBE, Director of Children’s Services and Chief Executive for Together for Children
- 9:10-9:20am – SSIP Programme Overview, Tim Pain, University of Sunderland Director of Research and Innovation
- 9:20-9:30am – A Business Perspective, Speaker TBC
- 9:30-9:40am – Programme Evaluation, Graham Thrower, Head of Institute of Economic and Social Inclusion
- 9:40-9:45am – Closing Remarks, Tim Pain, University of Sunderland Director of Research and Innovation
- 9:45am-11am – Skills Showcase, Meet each of the consortium training partners and find out more about the wide range of courses available
For more information or any questions surrounding the Programme or Launch Event, please email skills@sunderland.ac.uk
