Your Future Workforce

InvestNEL (a North East Lincolnshire Council brand) is inviting employers across the Humber to attend Your Future Workforce – a practical, business-focused workshop designed to help you attract, develop and retain the talent your organisation needs to grow, alongside promoting the value engaging with education can bring to your business.

In 2026 businesses are facing a variety of challenges, and having the right workforce strategy is no longer optional. This workshop will provide clear, up-to-date information on the support available to businesses across the Humber, to strengthen their recruitment pipeline and upskill their existing teams.

What will this workshop cover?

Apprenticeships

• How apprenticeships can add immediate value to your business
• Financial support – What funding and levy transfers are out there
• Support available to help you recruit and manage apprentices effectively

Work Placements & Internships

• How hosting placements can support future recruitment
• Understanding T-Levels
• Practical guidance on structuring placements to deliver business benefit

Hiring Graduates

• How graduates can support your business
• Accessing graduate talent
• Support available to help you attract and retain higher-level skills

Recruitment Support

• Local programmes to support recruitment
• Support from Job Centre Plus (DWP)
• Pathways to recruiting individuals who are work-ready and supported

Upskilling your Existing Teams

• Benefits of upskilling existing workforce versus recruiting
• Skills Bootcamps and funded training options
• Sector-specific training provision available locally

Engaging with Education

Joining us will be Lee Douglas, Greater Lincolnshire Careers Hub and Fiona Headridge, Hull & East Yorkshire Careers Hub. Careers Hubs bring together schools, colleges, and employers, offering a range of opportunities for businesses to engage with young people, whether through workplace experiences, careers talks, mentoring, or curriculum support.

Lee & Fiona will be promoting the wider benefits of engaging with schools, how this can raise your profile as an employer of choice in your area, and how you can help in shaping the future labour market.