Work-based Learning: Linking Theory and Practice
Graduate College Social Hub, on the Alexandra Park campus of Lancaster University
Wednesday, 15th of November 2017, 10am-3pm
Day Conference for Businesses, Academics and Students Involved in Work-based Learning.
Headline Speakers:
Peter Honey – renowned management trainer, developer with Alan Mumford of the Learning Styles Questionnaire, widely used in workplace learning;
Lesley Giles – Director of the Work Foundation, a leading think tank engaged with the UK Government and employers on developing ‘Good Work’ through effective research-based interventions.
This event will help you understand how to make the most of opportunities for learning in the workplace & develop shared understanding of work-based learning.
Who should attend?
Businesses (HR, senior leadership) delivering any form of work-based learning (apprenticeships, on-the-job training, staff development programmes, executive education);
Academics delivering work-based learning or employability development for students;
Careers, advice and guidance specialists supporting industrial placements, internships or employability;
Students engaged in work-based learning.
Why should I attend?
Presentations from world-leading experts that will help you understand how to make the most of opportunities for learning in the workplace;
Workshop activities to help develop shared understanding of work-based learning, its practice and assessment;
Opportunity to network (sandwich lunch, coffee breaks);
Follow-up report of workshop activities to be mailed out as resource to all participants.
Please book your place via our Eventbrite page.
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