IEP Basecamp 2024

Level up your professional game!

10th October 2024 | Think Tank, Birmingham

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.

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.

Headline sponsor

IEP Basecamp 2024 Wraps Up!

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

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.