People, Skills & Recruitment Zone

Where Talent Meets Opportunity

Following a hugely successful launch in 2025, we are pleased to present the newly expanded People, Skills & Recruitment Zone at Connected Britain[cite: 2]. An interactive hub designed to support individuals at all stages of their career — shaping futures, sharpening skills, and sparking valuable new connections[cite: 2].

What’s Happening in the Zone?

🎙️ 2-Day Content Programme

A dedicated stage exploring the future of talent, inclusion, and career progression across the telecoms and digital connectivity sector, curated in partnership with ImpactMatch [cite: 2].

💼 Free 1-to-1 Employability Clinics

Personalised coaching sessions offering bespoke career advice, CV reviews, and practical guidance from leading talent and recruitment specialists[cite: 2].

🤝 DWP Jobs Fair & Jobs Board

Connecting live employers directly with qualified candidates, active jobseekers, and emerging talent looking to take their next professional step[cite: 2].

🚀 Expert-Led Skills Workshops

Interactive sessions focused on reskilling, leveraging emerging AI technologies, leadership strategies, executive interview techniques, and career advancement[cite: 2].

THE PEOPLE, SKILLS & RECRUITMENT STAGE

Curated in partnership with ImpactMatch , the People, Skills & Recruitment Stage features a comprehensive two-day programme exploring the future of talent, skills, and inclusion across the connectivity sector[cite: 2].

Key Session Highlights Include:

  • Balancing rapid tech innovation with human-centric values[cite: 2]
  • Reskilling, second careers, and supporting the workforce of tomorrow[cite: 2]
  • Leadership strategies for sustainable and ethical industry impact[cite: 2]
  • The evolution of apprenticeships and fostering early-career talent[cite: 2]

1-to-1 Employability Clinics

Hosted in partnership with ImpactMatch , these complimentary clinics offer bespoke guidance from talent experts[cite: 2]. Included within your event ticket — spaces are strictly limited, so advance booking is recommended to secure your preferred timeslot[cite: 2].

🤖 AI Opportunity Clinic

Learn how to harness artificial intelligence tools to advance your career, refine your recruitment workflows, and sharpen your technical employability.

♿ The Disability Confidence Clinic

Dedicated 1-to-1 advisory sessions focused on inclusive recruitment, workplace adjustments, accessibility strategies, and disability confidence[cite: 2].

PEOPLE & SKILLS PARTNER: DWP

We are delighted to be working with the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) this year as our official ‘People & Skills Partner’[cite: 2]. Across both days, the DWP team is hosting a range of initiatives focused on helping people move into work, upskilling those already in employment, and supporting businesses to build their future workforce[cite: 2]:

DWP Feature Highlights:

  • Expert Workshops: Practical sessions covering AI & recruitment, CV support, transferable skills reviews, executive interview skills, and early careers guidance[cite: 2].
  • Live Jobs Fair: Facilitated on-site networking connecting active candidates directly with hiring managers across the telecoms sector[cite: 2].
  • Interactive Jobs Board: Explore live vacancies and register your interest directly with leading exhibitors and sponsors[cite: 2].

Thank You to Our Partners

Proudly delivered in partnership with leading workforce and skills champions[cite: 2].

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