Investment20/20 Apprenticeships and Skills Conference
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WHY ATTEND
Join our inaugural Apprenticeship and Skills Conference, sponsored by Fitch Learning, held amidst efforts by our new Government to reform the apprenticeship system. This event brings together industry talent development practitioners, policymakers and other key stakeholders to explore practical solutions and shape policies that address the sector’s evolving skills needs.
Why attend?
- Access valuable insights: Explore findings from the inaugural industry-wide Apprenticeship Survey, offering the most comprehensive data on the allocation and usage of investment management levy funds, along with proposed reforms to better meet evolving talent needs.
- Shape the future of apprenticeships: Explore the opportunities and challenges of implementing degree apprenticeships.
- Hear directly from future talent: Gain valuable insights from sixth form students as they share their perceptions and expectations of apprenticeship opportunities.
- Stay ahead on policy changes: Learn what the new Growth and Skills Levy means for employers.
- Build valuable connections: Network with policymakers, educators and peers who share a commitment to advancing skills development and creating impactful apprenticeship programmes.
AGENDA
09:30 Introduction
Jenny Barber, Director of Careers and Talent, Investment20/20
09:35 Welcome from Legal & General Asset Management
Mark Bird, Head of Data Risk and Compliance, Legal & General Asset Management
09:45 Introduction from Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
Beverley Pannell, Head of Route, Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
09:55 The Apprenticeship Landscape
Rob Thakur, Managing Director, Fitch Learning, Head of Learning Solutions
10:10 A view from industry: Industry-wide apprenticeship survey findings
Chair: Jenny Barber, Director of Careers and Talent, Investment20/20
Panellists:
- Hannah Tupper, Early Careers Programme Manager, Schroders
- Elaine Thow, Head of Talent, abrdn
- Emma Simpson, Early Careers Specialist, Fidelity International
10:40 Youth voices: Perspectives on apprenticeships
Chair: Charlotte Smith, Careers and Talent Associate, Investment20/20
10.30-10.40: David Palmer, Business Director, Cibyl UK and Ireland
10.40-11.00: Panellists:
- Ann Lawrence, Careers Manager, St Francis Xavier SFC & 3 students
11:10 Networking break
11:20 Exploring degree apprenticeships: Challenges and opportunities
Chair: Jenny Barber, Director of Careers and Talent, Investment20/20
Panellists:
- Zeus Patel, Human Resources Vice President, JP Morgan
- Helen Dalton, Senior Relationship Manager, Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
- Joel Thomas, IBM UK Foundation Manager, IBM
- Charlie Radcliffe, Learning and Development Manager, Linklaters
11:30 The Growth and Skills Levy: What it means for employers
Chair: Karis Stander, MD, Investment20/20
Panellists:
- Derek Joyce, Managing Director, J.P. Morgan
- Ruth Hollick, Future Talent Development Lead, Legal & General
- James Simpson-Lee, Government Affairs Manager, The Investment Association
- Rob Thakur, Managing Director, Fitch Learning, Head of Learning Solutions
12:20 New Level 6 Investment Services Professional apprenticeship
- Nicola Kirkham, EMEA Head of Early Careers and Global Contingent Workforce, Blackrock
- Hemal Shah, Director, UBS Investment Bank
- Samantha Cockram, UBS
12:30 Wrap up and close
Jenny Barber, Director of Careers and Talent, Investment20/20
12:35 Networking
13:00 Conference close
PARTNER
Principle sponsor:
SPEAKERS
- Jenny Barber, Director of Careers and Talent, Investment20/20
- Mark Bird, Head of Data Risk and Compliance, Legal & General Asset Management
- Hannah Tupper, Early Careers Programme Manager, Schroders
- Elaine Thow, Head of Talent, abrdn
- Emma Simpson, Early Careers Specialist, Fidelity International
- Charlotte Smith, Careers and Talent Associate, Investment20/20
- David Palmer, Business Director, Cibyl UK and Ireland
- Ann Lawrence, Careers Manager, St Francis Xavier SFC & 3 students
- Helen Dalton, Senior Relationship Manager, Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
- Joel Thomas, IBM UK Foundation Manager (Early Professional Programmes), IBM
- James Simpson-Lee, Government Affairs Manager, The IA
- Ruth Hollick, Future Talent Development Lead, Legal & General Asset Management
- Mark Bird, Head of Data Risk and Compliance, Legal & General Asset Management
- Rob Thakur, Managing Director, Fitch Learning
- Zeus Patel, J.P. Morgan, HR Vice President, Firmwide Emerging Talent
- Charlie Radcliffe, Learning and Development Manager, Linklaters