The Bournemouth and Poole College has been working closely with companies locally for many years and to cement our relationship we have set up the Engineering and Manufacturing Employers Forum. This forum is your chance to network with like minded people from the industry and share best practice. You can also find out about opportunities to access funding to train your staff, ensuring your company can compete effectively in the current difficult economic climate. The forum will also give you the opportunity to influence decisions about training and education and how it can benefit the future of the industry in this area.

Next Forum Date: 19th April 2012
Start time 7.30am for 8.00am - 10.00am (followed by optional tour of Cobham Site, approximately 30 minutes)

We are delighted to say this the event will be hosted by Cobham PLC in Wimborne. Following the event there will be an opportunity to be shown around Cobhams state of the art world class facilities. Forum Numbers are limited and spaces will be issued on a first come first serve basis.

• How to get the most out of your Apprenticeship programme. A short presentation by Ben Clarke of Superior Seals (Apprenticeship Ambassador). Followed by a Question and answer session.* .
• We are pleased to say that in addition Gerry Bishop OBE of Cobham PLC will also be presenting on his experience relating to apprenticeships. Gerry is an ex apprentice and currently responsible for Cobham Apprenticeship programme.
  Break for networking and coffee. This is a great opportunity to meet others in your sector and a key part of the forum.
• Cobham's approach to Excellence in Delivery, A Presentation by John Roe Head of Operations at Cobham Mission Equipment. Followed by Questions and answers
• Your Forum. Your chance to raise any questions.

*We envisage being in a position to give more information on Government incentives for Apprentices.

Attendance of the forum is free, but by invite only. To reserve your space please RSVP by Thursday 12th April 2012.

Confirming your attendance

Duncan Newman. Tel: 01202 205692 or Email newmand@bpc.ac.uk

Please see below for notes and presentations from previous forums.

• Economic Development - Possible sources of funding for business January 2012
• Recruitment of staff. How The College can help you.
• December 2011 Newsletter
• News Article Winner of Engineering and Electrical Apprenticeship Award
• Bournemouth University MEng/BEng (Hons) Engineering Presentation
• Bournemouth University MEng/BEng (Hons) Course Information
• November 2011 Newsletter
• Engineering Business Breakfast at Bournemouth University
• Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership
• Engineering - Higher Education
• October 2011 Newsletter
• March 2011 Newsletter
• Employers Forum Photos - Feb 2011
• Notes from 10th February 2011 Forum
• Welcome Presentation - 10th Feb 2011
• SEMTA Presentation - 10th Feb 2011
• National Apprentice of the Year
• January 2011 Newsletter
• November 2010 Newsletter
• Notes from Engineering and Manufacturing Employers Forum October 2010
• Presentation from Engineering and Manufacturing Employers Forum October 2010
• Team Recruitment - October 2010
• September 2010 Newsletter
• Sept 14th - Yes, but what can the college do for me?
• May Presentation 2010 - Engineering & Manufacturing Employers Forum
• May Notes 2010 - Engineering & Manufacturing Employers Forum
• May 2010 - Borough of Poole - How Can Local Government Help
• February Presentation 2010 - Engineering & Manufacturing Employers Forum
• February 2010 - Notes Engineering & Manufacturing Employers Forum
• February 2010 - Aish Technologies - Presentation Business Improvement Techniques
• February 2010 - Engineering Apprenticeship Presentation