Our Your Future careers event in Attleborough will be on 23February 2016.
We are currently working with the school to develop the plan for the day, but it is likely to include the following activities:
Speed networking: bringing the Chamber’s expertise at business networking directly into schools. Small groups of students will have 3 mins with each business person, and rotate around the room until they have met each business! We will be encouraging students to break the ice by guessing the person’s job, and then give them an opportunity to ask more detailed questions.
Workshops: these sessions will show how curriculum subjects can lead to a variety of different career paths.
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Mott MacDonald Ltd in partnership with TEN Group invites you to: Technicians through Partnerships in Norfolk: the Business Case.
Advanced Apprenticeship Launch Event.
The education and development of engineering technicians is critical for the success of the UK.
This meeting will demonstrate the business case for a partnership approach as well as explaining the opportunities available, particularly to employers. It will detail case studies in Civil Engineering to show how colleges and the construction industry have worked together successfully in London, Yorkshire, Bristol and Merseyside, offering models that others can follow.
Speakers include:
Eddie Tyrer: Mott MacDonald Ltd
Sheila Hoile: MBE Hoile Associates
Zoe Cater-Owen: Mott MacDonald Ltd
Chaired by: Mott MacDonald Ltd
Who should attend this meeting?
The meeting is being held specifically to inform the construction industry – employers, consultants and contractors, about how employing technical apprentices in Civil Engineering can be of benefit and how participation can be measured as a return on capital investment.
Reasons to attend this meeting
Embedding the opportunity for a professional qualification in the academic course and supporting this through work-based learning will be shown to promote employee self-confidence and lead to motivated and productive employees who understand your business and ways of working. Added to this we will explain the impact of achieving a professional qualification, concurrent with studying, using Technician membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers as a case study.
Colleges are increasingly beginning to
understand why simply offering traditional courses no longer meets employer expectations. Case studies from successful employer consortia already established in England will illustrate how added value can be successfully integrated into courses structures and how advent of the new Technical Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering, is an exciting initiative and how companies can benefit from Government funding to support training costs.
As an industry we have forgotten
that Technical Apprenticeship courses offer the possibility of leading to the highest levels of professional attainment and are a valid alternative to full-time university education.
This conference will enable you to give advice on the choices, based on robust evidence and will show how the Institution of Civil Engineers has acted as a catalyst for change and can be a major contributor to the relevance and quality of vocational courses.
As the construction market is rapidly changing through commercial and technical developments, for example BIM, the Technicians will be at the forefront of this change, allowing your companies to be aware of new developments and enabling your existing staff to learn through these young and enthusiastic construction students.
Join Norfolk Chamber for a new event series in King’s Lynn that delivers expert led training sessions by Norfolk Chamber members. Start your morning with 30 minutes of networking over coffee and pastries, followed by a free 60 minute training seminar to boost your business performance.
Free to attend. Open to Norfolk Chamber members and non-members for a limited time.
If you’re frustrated that your networking isn’t providing you with enough opportunities to have meaningful sales conversations and you want more people to understand and experience the sheer brilliance of what your company offers, then this session with Matt Sykes, Salescadence is for you.
About Matt
Matt Sykes is the Founder of Salescadence, a training company that works with clients to understand and address the logical reasons why people don’t buy from them. He is the author of ‘Sales Glue’- a book that Matt describes as the original self-help book for Sales Professionals.
Prior to ‘making himself redundant’ in 2014 from a successful twenty-year corporate career, Matt developed a wealth of sales knowledge and experience from his role as European Sales Director for a leading global Packaging company. What makes Salescadence unique is training that combines the creativity and agility of the SME business life with the logical, process-driven strategy from the corporate world. This session was originally scheduled to take place on 21 June, but has now been rescheduled to 25 July
We’d love you join us for a free networking event with lunch at Anteros on Friday 28th June.
It’s a special event featuring Simon Delf, Director of Leading to Change and John Hemmant, Director of the Anteros Arts Foundation.
Leading to Change enables individuals to transform aspirations into achievement and bring about positive change. It provides stimulating, memorable and tailored activities, enabling particpants to be more innovative, creative and successful.
John Hemmant will give a short presentation exploring the benefits of commercial business/social enterprise hybridised structures that offer social benefit in a sustainable framework.
Join in the fun and come away with some serious development strategies for your organisation. There’s also a chance to do some networking –all entirely free.
Can you bring a business owner or manager you know? If they book a room through us, you get 25% off your next room hire booking.
Can you let us know if you’ll be there? Please email Rachel at [email protected] by 21stJune detailing who you can bring for the guest list and any dietary requirements. Visithttps://bit.ly/11G34i3 for more information.
The Rt. Hon John Hayes MP, the Minister of state for Skills, Further Education & Lifelong Learning, delivered an inspirational speech at the Norfolk Chamber’s High Five Lunch held on Friday 18 May.
The Minister provided an insightful review of his hard work and successes since coming into office in 2010. He has rejuvenated the apprenticeship system and put employers back in the driving seat. There are now almost 500,000 apprenticeship starts a year and the number of apprenticeships have increased across all sectors, in all age categories and in every region in Britain since 2010. The Minister advised that the key was to make the system more demand based, and to highlight how the Apprenticeship system could provide businesses with what they need.
Speaking to an audience of West Norfolk businesses at the High Five Lunch, held in King’s Lynn Town Hall, the Minister highlighted the importance of apprenticeships to Norfolk;
“Apprenticeships should be the vehicle of choice to up-skill the existing workforce in Norfolk and 88% of businesses that take on an apprentice said that they added value to their business. I see working with the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce as a way to increase the profile and the take up of apprenticeships, so that we can create the skilled workforce needed to ensure that the Norfolk economy grows and prospers”.
The Minister was introduced to the delegates attending the lunch by Henry Bellingham MP, who highlighted that “The local economy is remarkably resilient, but the whole skills agenda is absolutely pivotal to its future. That is why today’s event is so important. It will allow the Minister to see what we are doing in West Norfolk, together with the Norfolk Chamber, to ensure that we have the right skills in place for when the economy picks up”.
The High Five Lunch is a successful series of business networking events based in West Norfolk. The event was sponsored by Lloyds TSB Commercial and the National Apprenticeship Service. The next event in the series will take place on Thursday 5 July.
This half day event will provide support and guidance on how to create, agree, vary and terminate a contract of employment, informing you of the legal thresholds and good practice.
Business need
From 6 April 2020, there are changes to the rules around written statements. What are they, and what does your organisation need to do to get it right? As an employer, you must ensure that your workers and employees are given terms at the right time, in the right way, and in accordance with your business needs. Our trainers will be on hand to talk you through the different types of contracts, the legal issues surrounding them, the key legal changes around written statements, how to vary and terminate contracts in line with the law and what good practice might look like for your business.
All delegates will receive an electronic certificate of attendance for their participation in the training.
Suitable For
Delegates from all sectors of industry including: managers, supervisors, team leaders, HR professionals, business owners, Trade Union representatives, employee representatives and individuals who wish enhance their CPD.
Programme
Our expert-led training sessions are designed to facilitate discussion and interaction. This event will cover:
What is a contract of employment?
Employee, worker or self-employed?
Written statements including recent legislative changes
Variation of a contract and lay off
Termination of an employment contract
Have a large group of staff to train? To save you time and money, we can deliver bespoke training at your workplace. To find out more contact our Customer Services Team on 0300 123 1150 or complete our online enquiry forme-learning We also offer free e-learning on a wide range of employment relations topics. It’s a great way to develop, enhance and refresh your knowledge, providing you with the opportunity to work through theory, explore case studies and answer interactive questions. Need more than training? We recognise that every organisation is different. Our specialists can diagnose issues in your workplace and tailor practical solutions to address the challenges faced by you and your staff. To arrange a call or visit or to simply find out more, contact our Customer Services Team on 0300 123 1150 or complete our online enquiry form
Venue De Vere Hotel Dunston Hall Date 03/11/2021 Time 10:00 – 13:00 Price £110.00 per person Please note our training events are VAT exempt Please call Acas on 0300 123 1150 or email [email protected]
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Gain a comprehensive overview of essential supervisory ‘people’ skills. This training includes interactive group discussions, helpful scenarios and case studies.
Business need
The transition from team member to team leader can be tough. Supervisors are key members of the management team and have the closest contact with the people who actually produce the work. It is therefore important that supervisors receive adequate support and training. Failure to ensure that they have the proper skills and knowledge to carry out their pivotal role can have a negative effect on the motivation and productivity of those whom they supervise. This session will enable you to become effective quickly and enables you to understand how your role fits into the organisation and the importance of communicating with, leading and motivating your team. It also explores the importance of monitoring absence, how to identify bullying in the workplace and managing discipline and grievances.
All delegates will receive an electronic certificate of attendance for their participation in the training.
Suitable For
Newly promoted supervisors/team leaders or those who wish to build on their present expertise in any of the subject areas covered.
Programme
Our expert-led training sessions are designed to facilitate discussion and interaction. This event will cover:
How to be an effective Supervisor
Communication skills including listening skills and questioning techniques
How to motivate your team and delegate successfully
How to spot bullying and promote a culture of dignity at work
The basic principles of managing discipline and handling grievances
Dealing with staff absences
Have a large group of staff to train? To save you time and money, we can deliver bespoke training at your workplace. To find out more contact our Customer Services Team on 0300 123 1150 or complete our online enquiry forme-learning We also offer free e-learning on a wide range of employment relations topics. It’s a great way to develop, enhance and refresh your knowledge, providing you with the opportunity to work through theory, explore case studies and answer interactive questions. Need more than training? We recognise that every organisation is different. Our specialists can diagnose issues in your workplace and tailor practical solutions to address the challenges faced by you and your staff. To arrange a call or visit or to simply find out more, contact our Customer Services Team on 0300 123 1150 or complete our online enquiry form
Venue De Vere Hotel Dunston Hall Date 10/03/2022 Time 10:00 – 16:00 Price £175.00 per person Please note our training events are VAT exempt Please call Acas on 0300 123 1150 or email [email protected] i
We are pleased to announce that Norfolk Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its very own stand at this year’s Royal Norfolk Show on Weds 27 & Thurs 28 June 2018.
Held at the Norfolk Showground, the event is one of the largest in the county calendar and celebrates not just agriculture, but the wider business community.
We are delighted to be taking 9m x 9m marquee to have a big presence at this year’s show.
Come and visit the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce marquee on Stand 74 to learn about why Norfolk is a great place to do business; as well as how you can get involved in growing and developing our county.
The Norfolk show is a great place to do business. We have a dedicated business lounge on our stand where you can meet with other businesses and build relationships. Or come and talk to our team to see how we can help you and your business. We can support anything from networking to exporting abroad. Our stand is not just for businesses, bring your family with fun activities and learning.
In addition, we’ve put together a programme of activities for you to enjoy below:
9.30 AM – Business Breakfast Members are invited to join us for a business breakfast in our marquee on both days at 9.30 am with plenty of coffee, bacon baps and pastries to get your morning started the right way.
1 PM – Network Hour Make use of our business lounge and treat yourself a well-deserved break with coffee and biscuits.
3 PM – Gin O’Clock (Wednesday only) Don’t fancy getting up early, come along to Gin O’Clock at 3pm on Wednesday and enjoy informal networking and cocktails made by St Giles Gin.
We look forward to meeting with as many businesses and members over the two days. For more information about our stand at the show contact Philippa Bindley, Events Manager on 01603 729703 or email [email protected]
Norfolk Chamber members can get a 10% discount on Norfolk Show tickets using code RNS45 when booking tickets on the Royal Norfolk Show website.
This event is aimed at artists, scientists and businesses interested in working with natural, renewable and local materials; material and environmental scientists interested in working with creative industries; and at companies developing products made from natural, renewable and local materials interested in creative use of their products. The event will inform the audience about the outcomes of the Art and Innovation project supported by InCrops and the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts (SCVA) at the University of East Anglia, through presentations from artists, businesses, and project curators. We would also like to begin the consultation process with you for a new research and development project connected with the Sainsbury Centre’s Basketry research and exhibition, aiming at achieving wider economic and cultural impact through collaborations between artists, businesses and academics. The Art and Innovation book will be on sale.
In the build-up to Norfolk Day we are running a campaign to gather as many 15 second videos as we can from Norfolk businesses. These 15 second videos need to highlight the ‘wow factor’ about your business, which can be shouted about using #15SecBiz anywhere and everywhere! We will then run a complilation video at our big Norfolk Day event at the Cathedral on Friday 27 July.
This masterclass, run by Eye Film, is being set-up in order to help you make the best #15SecBiz possible. The session will teach you:
What equipment would work best – cameras, microphones, tripods, etc…
How to film and edit your video
How to best promote your video
Please bring along phones, tablets or camera’s with you for filming.