Employability and Skills Conference for Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
This event will offer practical strategies, best practices, and actionable solutions for building a resilient and adaptable team
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is hosting an Employability and Skills Conference to help businesses ‘get future ready’ by recruiting, retaining and reskilling a resilient and talented workforce to help secure the future growth of the local economy.
Hosted by Mark Simpson, the event is open to all local employers, residents and community representatives as well as education and training providers and employment support agencies.
A host of keynote speakers will share their experience and insights, including:
- Dr Eoin Magennis, Ulster University (‘The Future is Now – Setting the Scene’)
- Ann Watt, Pivotal (‘Tackling Economic Inactivity with Innovative Workforce Strategies’)
- Kathleen O’Hare, Northern Ireland Skills Council (‘Crafting Tomorrow’s Talent: How NI is Shaping the Skills of the Future’).
- Elaine Leonard, Appleby Trust (‘Embracing Neurodiversity and Unlocking unique strengths for a Thriving Workforce’).
The conference will offer practical strategies, best practices, and actionable solutions for building a resilient and adaptable team.
Whether you're looking to refine your hiring processes, enhance employee retention, or upskill your workforce, this event provides valuable knowledge and networking opportunities to help you stay ahead in a competitive market.
Event details
Date: Thursday 13 March 2025
Time: 9am to 2pm
Location: Armagh City Hotel
Cost: Free
This event is part of the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Labour Market Partnership.
Find out more and register for the Employability and Skills Conference.
First published 18 February 2025