Wow, what an incredible day we had at Basecamp 2024! A huge thank you to all our sponsors, especially our headline sponsors Ingeus, our Human Fuel sponsors, CogniSoft, our fantastic compére Dan Howard FIEP from Lifetime Training and, of course, all of our amazing speakers and panellists—your insights and expertise have sparked meaningful conversations and provided invaluable guidance.
We’re thrilled to congratulate all our finalists and winners of the IEP Learning Awards 2024 announced on the day:
🏆🏆 Mark Power MAIEP Cert EP – Member of the Year (sponsored by Ingeus) & Learning Ally of the Year (sponsored by Belina Consulting)
🏆 Juli Browne MAIEP – Member Ambassador of the Year (sponsored by Successful Mums Career Academy)
🏆 Julie Jacobs-Obodai MIEP – IEP Award in Supporting Participants with Complex Needs Learner of the Year (sponsored by CogniSoft Ltd)
🏆 Helen Emerson AIEP – IEP Award in Employer Solutions Learner of the Year (sponsored by The Growth Company)
🏆 Grant Huck AIEP AIEP – IEP Award in AI for Employability Learner of the Year (sponsored by Getmee AI)
🏆 Sue Park MAIEP – IEP Certificate in Employability Practice Learner of the Year (sponsored by Seetec)
🏆 Okszana Nepijvoda AIEP – Learning Impact of the Year (sponsored by The Digital College)
These exceptional individuals are driving innovation and making a real difference in the employability sector! A special shoutout to Mark Power MAIEP for winning in both of the categories he was nominated for.
This year at Basecamp, we explored so much – from navigating challenging conversations, transforming conflict into collaboration, and better supporting job seekers facing stigma and complex needs. We also discussed the pivotal role of technology, including AI, in enhancing employability outcomes while keeping the human touch at the forefront of our work. In our 4th and final session we heard from a range of amazing employers about how they are not just developers of goods and services but developers of people too and how to shift the focus from merely filling job vacancies to building long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with
industry leaders.
We hope that those of you who joined us on the day gained practical guidance and knowledge to take back and share with your teams.
After a full day of learning we wrapped up the day at our Networking Reception sponsored by the IEP Learning Academy, where great conversations were had and new connections were made. Thank you to all of delegates and the partners who supported us this year, we look forward to seeing many of you again at next year’s #IEPBasecamp, or even sooner at the very first IEP Networking Event in Liverpool this week. Check out our events program at myiep.uk/events to book your spot and find out about all the other exciting events and learning opportunities we’ve got coming up!
Thanks to everyone for all your help and support and for making #IEPBasecamp2024 another fantastic success for this wonderful sector in which we work!
Here are some of our favourite snippets of LinkedIn quotes from Basecamp 2024:
I’m slightly lost for words to be honest. And that’s rare! I think I’m just overwhelmed by the passion, the enthusiasm, the dedication and the love of the frontline teams in our industry.
And there is only one place to that truly values and celebrates this and that’s the annual The Institute of Employability Professionals BASECAMP! It makes me super proud to work for the company that sponsors this event Ingeus.
This event not only highlights and rewards those that have invested time and energy to professionalise themselves through the excellent courses from the IEP Learning Academy, it is also the only platform that I know of that provides this crucial forum to frontline practitioners to meet each other, exchange ideas, share experiences and come together to collaborate.
It was such an honour to be invited to be on the ‘expert’ panel at the #IEPBasecamp2024 yesterday, speaking to an audience of employability practitioners about self-employment being such a viable route into sustainable employment.
What an hugely enjoyable, engaging and thought-provoking day it was too!
Having attended countless conferences and learning events over my career, I can confidently say that both IEP Basecamp 1 (2023) and today’s IEP Basecamp 2 exemplify the pinnacle of professional development🎯. As a learning practitioner and coach, I extend my heartfelt thanks for organising such an outstanding event and making everyone feel so welcome and cared for. 👏👏👏
Always inspired by Group Ceo Scott Parkin FIEP FRSA with his ‘lead from the front and the rear’ , brilliant leadership style , as he consistently enables his team to be highly motivated to deliver excellence. Always bringing out the best in his highly talented team. Amy Lucas MIEP , in particular- always warm and welcoming, shines in her craft of leading the marketing and event organising, deserving immense credit.
Today, I am beyond excited to share that I have been named the Winner of the Learning Impact of the Year Award 2024 at the IEP Learning Awards 2024! 🎉
I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Institute of Employability Professionals for this incredible honor. I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of a community that values learning and positive impact. This award inspires me to continue empowering others and making a difference.
This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved in our projects, especially the “United for Ukraine” team. Together, we are making a real difference in people’s lives by providing support, education and opportunities for growth.
Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey! Your encouragement and support mean the world to me. Let’s continue to make a positive impact, one step at a time. 🙌
What a fantastic day the 2nd The Institute of Employability Professionals Basecamp event was today.
Full of insightful sessions on conflict management, AI, Partnership working and a Wheel of Fortune Q&A on all things Employability!!
This sector is truly passionate about what it does and advisors and practitioners are at the very heart of it.
Basecamp offers a unique opportunity for learning, sharing of best practice and networking for frontline practitioners.
We were delighted to have been a part of the day in keeping the delegates fed and watered 🍲☕️
Dan Howard BA. CMgr FCMI, FIEP did a fantastic job at hosting, great opening speeches from Gitin Chavda FIEP and Scott Parkin FIEP FRSA.
Congratulations to all the Learning Academy Award winners 🏆
Big well done to Amy Lucas MIEP and the The Institute of Employability Professionals team for creating such a brilliant day 👏
I had a fantastic day in Birmingham at the IEP Basecamp. It was an insightful and inspiring experience, full of creative ideas for enhancing employability service delivery.
I’m thrilled to share that I was not only a finalist for the IEP Member Ambassador of the Year but also won the award! 🎉 This recognition means a lot to me and motivates me working in this field.
Thank you to everyone who has and continues to support me along this journey!
