Phase One of the project involved a one-day conference that took place at educational charity, Cumberland Lodge, in May 2024. 40 delegates were invited from across the Berkshire and Surrey region, from education, industry and policy. Young people working or attending university in the local area were also invited, with two young people speaking as part of a panel to discuss their own lived experiences. Structured presentations were separated into three key sessions focusing on addressing inequalities, regional skills gaps and developing systems of support to address these gaps. Breakout sessions were arranged for the afternoon, allowing groups to bring together insights from the day’s discussions.
For more information about the conference, please see our conference programme by clicking the image below.
