Agenda

Programme

11:00 Registration 

11:30 Welcome and introduction

Martin Edmondson, CEO of Graduates Yorkshire will welcome delegates to the event and set the scene for the day ahead.

11:45 Social Media - Matt Alder

A recent survey by networking site Viadeo claims 25% of people have found jobs through social networking sites. Matt Alder is here to discuss this controversial subject and lay true light on how effective social media can be and what role it has in the future of graduate recruitment. The discussion will then be opened up to delegates to discuss this hot topic further.

13:00 Lunch and networking

14:00 Internships - Becky Heath

For the past year Graduates Yorkshire has been running its own regional internship programme alongside HEFCE/ECIF internships. In recent times this subject has been a hot bed of discussion in the media and Becky Heath is a key commentator in this field. Today she will set the context of internships and cover the issues related to it such as pay and standards. We will then discuss in groups special interest topics that cover the different elements of internships.

15:15 Coffee and networking

15:30 Graduate retention, utilisation and migration - Robert E. Wright

Graduate migration is often a highly discussed subject and Robert Wright is here today to give his specialist opinion on the matter. He is a leading expert in graduate labour market and graduate migration and his research often challenges people's assumptions about graduate migration trends.

16:30 Mini-Unconference

"there is no agenda until .... the attendees make one up."

After last years conference we received feedback that there wasn't an opportunity to discuss burning issues that weren't on the formal agenda. This year we are going to discuss the challenges that we are facing in the current climate and share best practice.

17:30 Event close - post conference drinks and networking

Please join us in the delightful City Inn's Sky Lounge to experience the breathtaking views of Leeds and unwind with a refreshing beverage.