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About this event:
The IEP are delighted to be coming to Chester for our fourth Talks Live event of 2026, kindly sponsored by Gateway Qualifications.
Are you looking to connect with like-minded professionals and explore the future of the employability profession? Then don't miss this opportunity to join our next IEP Talks Live in Chester.
This is a fantastic opportunity to network and listen to expert speakers as they share their knowledge and expertise, not to mention the chance to enjoy some light refreshments on us and connect with your employability colleagues and peers.
This event is free for all IEP Members to attend. Please feel free to bring along a guest, but they must also be registered.
Here's what's in store: Youth Employment: Supporting NEETs into Opportunity
13:00 Registration & Networking - Grosvenor Museum
13:30 Welcome from IEP |
13:35 Welcome from Sponsors | Fabienne Bailey | Chief Executive Officer | Gateway Qualifications
Fabienne Bailey is Chief Executive Officer of Gateway Qualifications, a not-for-profit awarding organisation and Apprenticeship Assessment Organisation. Since joining Gateway Qualifications in October 2024, she has led the organisation's strategic vision, supporting learners, providers and employers through high-quality qualifications, apprenticeship assessment and skills development.
13:50 Seminar 1 |
14:20 Speed Networking
14:35 Seminar 2 |
15:05 Speed Networking
15:20 Seminar 3 | Naomi White AIEP |Learning and Projects Consultant | IEP Learning Academy
15:50 Refreshments & Networking
16:30 Event Close
About our sponsor - Gateway Qualifications
At Gateway Qualifications, our focus is on creating high-quality qualifications and assessments which are inclusive for all, provide flexible delivery and assessment methods, and enable learners and apprentices to thrive.
Our expert teams have been supporting providers and changing futures for more than 30 years.
As an Awarding Organisation we offer a wide range of Regulated qualifications, Apprenticeship End-point Assessments and Access to HE Diplomas and can develop new qualifications.
It’s the experiences of our learners that motivates us all at Gateway Qualifications.We believe that offering accessible qualifications to everyone, whatever their ability, changes futures.Qualifications that are flexible, fit into people’s lives, and inspire personal progress means everyone can thrive.