The seminar was organised jointly by the Thames Gateway Technology Centre and Lifelong learning. Keynote speeches and a number of breakout groups formed the major part of the proceedings with plenary feedback sessions. The day stimulated a great deal of debate and detail was shared as to existing best practise. Each of the breakout groups was required to produce a number of recommendations and details of the recommendations are listed below. Following on from the conference a Task Group is going to be established that will consider the recommendations and will help design and develop an institutional strategy that recognises both the good work already being undertaken and the need to move forward on the issue of employability.
Work based learning is a crucial element.
We need to close the gap between UeL and other HEI's The skills - confidence is absolutely vital in developing employability skills. Focused on existing businesses on campus within the Royal Docks Business Centre Academic staff need to have a greater awareness of the businesses on site. Support people in developing the necessary skills Appropriate admin support is vital to the success of the initiative. Use the website as a communication tool both internally and externally. Identify mechanisms through which we can motivate students to engage more thoroughly with employment agenda.