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FE and the Economic Mission
| Date: | Tuesday, 11 October 2005 |
| Venue: | Trident Technology and Business Centre, Trident
Park, Poseidon Way, Leamington Spa CV34 6SW |
| Ref: | C12-56/10/05 |
| Fee*: | £200 – Statutory/Private Organisations. £150 - NIACE Members for the first applicant and £150 for subsequent applicants from the same organisation (includes lunch, tea/coffee). |
[Background] [Audience] [Programme]
Background
These are challenging times for colleges. The priorities of the Government for its third term are clear, and the re-definition of the role of the colleges in relation to the economy, industry and employers is central to their future role. There are significant opportunities and equally significant threats.
This conference will focus on existing good practice and on the guidelines for success in workplace and work-based learning. These areas are those where growth can come but where current delivery is thought to be in need of improvement. Hence this conference, located in a purpose-built college facility in which work with industry is demonstrably successful.
The conference is aimed at college Principals and senior staff with responsibilities in these key development areas, at employers, trades union learning representatives, private training organisations, LSC personnel and all interested in this vital topic.
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Audience
The event is relevant for all educational funders, policy makers and providers in all sectors working with older learners. It is of equal significance to older learners who may wish to comment
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Programme
Chair of the Day: Colin Flint, Associate Director for Further Education, NIACE
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09:30 |
Arrival and Registration (Tea/Coffee available) |
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10:00 |
Welcome and Introduction to the Day Alan Tuckett, Director, NIACE |
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10:15 |
Realigning colleges to meet employers’ needs Maria Hughes, Research Manager, LSDA |
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10:45 |
Keynote Address Rt Hon Bill Rammell, Minister of State for Lifelong Learning, Further and Higher Education |
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11:15 |
"Being Indispensable" Ioan Morgan, Principal, Warwick College |
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11:35 |
Questions and Discussion |
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11:45 |
Workshops
Please indicate your choices on the application form
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13:00 |
Lunch |
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13:50 |
Engaging workers into Lifelong Learning Margaret Stephenson, Lecturer in Flexible Learning, Newcastle College |
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14:10 |
Lessons learned by Telford College from a decade of substantial engagement with employers Doug Boynton, Principal, Telford College |
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14:30 |
Workshops: afternoon session (repeated) |
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15:45 |
Conclusion and closing remarks from the Chair |
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16:05 |
Close of Conference (Tea/Coffee available) |
This programme is correct at the time of going to press. The organisers reserve the right to make changes to the published programme in the event of one or more of the advertised speakers being unable to attend. Delegates will have no claim against NIACE in respect of such changes.
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