13 September 2010: YMCA, Derby

The East Midlands Learning and Skills Partnership and the East Midlands Learning Support Network are hosting an event to promote the benefits of working with the Voluntary and Community Sector to deliver learning, skills and development opportunities.

The event will include speakers and interactive workshops as well as opportunities for networking and partnership development.

Registration and refreshments will be available from 9:30 for a 10:00 am start. The event will close at 1:00 with a buffet lunch till 2:00.

The presentations and workshops will give delegates the opportunity to find out and discuss more about a range of issues including:

• The benefits of working with VCS and Third Sector learning providers

• Support for vulnerable learners

• Networking in ‘interesting times’

• Workforce Development and Skills Strategies

• Apprenticeships and the voluntary sector

Highlights will include the official launch of the East Midlands Learning Support Network and preliminary findings from the East Midlands VCS Workforce Development Project.

To register for more information or to book places contact: jenna.shaw@consortium.org.uk.