The BASE community is drawn from a wide range of sectors and to reflect this we've tried to provide a wider mix of delegate experiences for #BASE2024. 

** NEW **

This year in addition to the main conference panel discussions and keynote speakers, delegates will be able to choose from interactive workshops or more informal panel discussions during the usual "workshop" times.

Plus this years conference will be CPD Certified 

Please note that this is a draft programme and is subject to change.  

Confirmed Speakers 

• Dr Katy Jones, Associate Professor in Employment & Head of Decent Work & Productivity at Manchester Metropolitan University, 
• Ian Turner, Chief of People & Place, UA92 
• Jamie Shields, founder of Disabled by Society 
• Robbie Crow, BBC Strategic Disability Lead 

Panel Discussions

• Different approaches for transitioning from Education to Employment 
• Dream Big ! How Everyone Can Have High Career Aspirations
• Meeting the demand for diverse employment pathways 
• Recent sector research findings 
• Ways to engage employers 
• Why finding the right job, not just any job is crucial 
• Workforce Development in the Sector 

Workshops covering the following topics 

• Access to Work
• Accessible Tech 
• Communication Styles
• Every stage of the 5-stage Supported Employment Model  
• Employer Forums and Employer Engagement 
• How to set up supported internships for success
• Job Analysis, Vocational Profiling and Building Skills 
• Neuroinclusion & ADHD
• Quality in Supported Employment Delivery
• Securing funding for supported employment provision
• Successful Supported Employment 
• Supported Self-Employment 
• Unlocking Career Potential

Confirmed Speaker 

Jamie Shields 

Read his Bio 

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