Over 130 local employers attended the ‘Get Future Ready: Employability and Skills’ Conference on Thursday 13 March in The Armagh City Hotel.
The annual conference was organised by the Labour Market Partnership and funded by the Department for Communities. This year the theme was ‘Recruit, Retain and Reskill’ focusing on building a resilient and talented workforce.
Hosted by Mark Simpson, guest speakers including Dr Eoin Magennis from Ulster University; Ann Watt from Pivotal; Kathleen O’Hare from Northern Ireland Skills Council and Elaine Leonard from The Appleby Trust.
Local employers MTM Engineering, Alternative Heat, Irwin M&E and The Deluxe Group participated in a panel discussion touching on their strategies to support employees and boost their productivity.
The event closed with an opportunity to network and speak to various support organisations present.
