Join us for Sandwell’s first-ever Business Growth and Employment Summit, where we will celebrate the success of local businesses, launch critical reports and engage in discussions about the future of the Sandwell workforce.
The summit will feature insights from some of Sandwell’s fastest-growing companies, local social value leaders and young apprentices who are making their mark on the future workforce. You will also be the first to access two key reports: Sandwell’s Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies 2024 and the Sandwell Skills and Employment Strategy.
What is the Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies 2024 Report?
The Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies 2024 report shines a spotlight on the remarkable achievements of Sandwell’s leading businesses. This comprehensive index celebrates the significant contributions these companies have made to the local economy and employment landscape. The report provides a detailed look at the financial performance of these companies, offering insights into their growth strategies, market sectors and future goals.
The Top 50 report serves not only as a celebration of local business success but as a guide and inspiration for other companies in the region aiming for growth.
What is the Sandwell Skills and Employment Strategy?
The Sandwell Skills and Employment Strategy is a commitment of partners to support the needs of the residents and businesses. It aims to improve skills at all levels, remove barriers and ensure that residents have the skills and qualifications needed to secure sustainable employment.
The strategy aims to reduce the skills gap faced by local business and provide a long-term plan to ensure that residents are best placed for the jobs of the future, driving skills development in areas such as STEM, the environment, and digital sectors. It is both ambitious and challenging, striving for a holistic skills environment, an inclusive labour market, and a robust economy.
Engaging Sandwell’s youth
An important focus of the summit will be youth engagement, building on the outcomes of the July Youth Summit. You will have the opportunity to hear directly from apprentices and young people who are shaping Sandwell’s future workforce.
In addition to informative sessions, the summit provides a unique platform for business leaders, education and training providers and community organisations to connect and collaborate. Attendees will have the chance to meet like-minded individuals who share a vision for creating jobs, raising aspirations, and building a prosperous future for Sandwell.
The event will feature refreshments throughout the morning, with a light buffet lunch provided at the end of the summit.
Register your interest and we will confirm if we are able to allocate you a spot.
