IAG Event Success

This year’s Information Advice and Guidance (IAG) event in Southampton is being hailed the most successful yet, with over seventy delegates taking part. Held at the De Vere Grand Harbour Hotel on Wednesday 7 May the day was an essential date in the diary for the region’s career guidance professionals.

Staff development

The focus of this important staff development and awareness day was on flexible Higher Education provision and the labour market information that influences forthcoming trends in the workforce. The purpose of the event was to inform career advisers of the new opportunities in Higher Education for students, especially adult, work-based and vocational learners.

The event was organised by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Lifelong Learning Network, with support from the Lifelong Learning Networks for Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Surrey and Aimhigher Hampshire and Isle of Wight.

Key speakers

Key speakers included Trevor Knight from the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) who held a discussion on the Partnership for Urban South Hampshire (PUSH) project, Sue Fairest from SkillsActive, Dr Susan Wilkinson from Foundation Direct who talked about foundation degrees and Paul Chamberlain from the University of Winchester.

Industry specific workshops on employer engagement were also held as part of the day’s activities.

Jon Bramley, Director of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Lifelong Learning Network, said: “This year’s Information, Advice and Guidance event has been the biggest and best yet. I was glad to see so many of the south’s career guidance experts there and received lots of positive feedback.

“Days like these are arranged to inform professionals about changes that affect the job market, which means they are in the best position to advice people about their future careers.”