IEP Basecamp 2024

Level up your professional game!

10th October 2024 | Think Tank, Birmingham

IEP Basecamp showcases the very best speakers and panellists from across the employability and skills sector – and beyond.

Hosted for the first time in 2023 at Birmingham’s Think Tank, this event delivers an incredible day of knowledge being shared, ideas exchanged and inspiring debate amongst delegates.

Created for IEP Members, IEP Basecamp offers practical information and advice to ensure employability professionals stay up to date with the latest trends and best practice. Basecamp also provides actionable insights for frontline practitioners and firstline managers to use to enhance their work and ultimately deliver better outcomes for their programme participants.

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Get Ready for Basecamp 2024!

Every day is different working in employability – new people to help, new challenges to overcome, new solutions to be found. Frontline practitioners and their managers spend their working days constantly finding different approaches to connect with and support people.

IEP Basecamp gives us the opportunity to take a breath and together, work out how to do different brilliantly!

This event brings together committed and talented professionals to share ideas, bolster knowledge, and form valuable connections. Building on the outstanding success of the inaugural IEP Basecamp in 2023, I am delighted that Ingeus is once again saying thank you to the sector by sponsoring all delegates’ attendance.

We can expect a day packed with topical debate, information sharing and peer recognition. From seminars on supporting jobseekers with the most complex needs, connecting with employers, and embracing technology, to expert Q&A sessions, and celebrations of IEP learning achievements, it’s a day not to be missed. I am confident that it will aid the continual professional development, job satisfaction, and growth mindset of everyone who attends.
Julie Graham FIEP
Julie Graham FIEP
CEO | Ingeus UK

The Seminars

Navigating Conflict – Where is your compass?

Challenging conversations don’t have to be a source of conflict — they can be an opportunity for collaboration and growth.
 
In this seminar, you’ll learn advanced techniques for navigating difficult discussions with participants, colleagues, and employers. Discover how to transform potential conflicts into constructive dialogues by employing active listening, empathy, and problem-solving strategies.
 
This session will equip you with the tools to turn disagreements into opportunities for building stronger, more productive relationships in your professional practice and the strategies to make sure your compass is set in the right direction to navigate conflict and challenging situations successfully.

Wheel of Empowerment – Tackling Stigma and Complex Needs in the Job Market

Spin the wheel and join our interactive gameshow-themed session where our expert panel will tackle the challenges of stigma and complex needs in the workplace.
 
Each ‘spin’ will uncover a different scenario or barrier faced by job seekers, from mental health issues to past convictions.
 
Our panelists will then discuss innovative tools, techniques, and strategies to overcome these challenges, focusing on equity and empowerment.
 
This lively, engaging session promises to provide you with fresh perspectives and practical approaches to support your participants in overcoming societal stigma.

The AI Advantage – Leveraging Technology for Employability Success

Artificial Intelligence is transforming the employability landscape, and it’s time to embrace its potential.
 
This seminar will guide you through the latest AI trends, tools, and techniques that can enhance your work in supporting job seekers.
 
From AI-driven job matching to predictive analytics, discover how to integrate these technologies into your day-to-day practice.
 
Gain hands-on knowledge about the ethical considerations, and learn how to balance the human touch with AI efficiency to create better outcomes for your clients.

Employer Partnerships – Developing People, Not Just Products

Employers can be more than just developers of goods and services — they can be developers of people.
 
This seminar will explore strategies for engaging employers as active partners in the development of your participants’ careers.
 
We’ll discuss how to position participants’ unique strengths and experiences as valuable assets to employers, and how to create meaningful pathways to employment that benefit both the job seeker and the company.
 
Learn how to shift the focus from merely filling job vacancies to building long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with industry leaders.

Human Fuel Sponsor

Your host for IEP Basecamp 2024 is Dan Howard FIEP!

With thanks to Lifetime Training

Catch Up On 2023 Highlights

"It made me realise why I do the job I do and reinvigorated my passion for it. It was amazing to have the opportunity to share ideas with those doing similar jobs."

"I took away so much information from the day, it was great to have the panellists discussing their roles which will have an impact on how I deliver to participants going forward."

"Well done on a seriously great day! please invite me to the next one and any future events. The day was excellent and packed with full energy and knowledge sharing from top people."

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Official photos from IEP Basecamp 2023 are available to those who attended.
If you would like to receive a link to the gallery, please contact amy.lucas@iemployability.org