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NEXT GENERATION WORKFORCE – PICK YOUR CREW - MARCH 2019

Discover the Next Generation of talent being educated through the collaborative MSc in IB to meet the industry-need for graduate level employees with a broad grounding in the sector, which builds on their first degree knowledge.

This unique qualification sees the students being taught at a variety of Scottish institutions renowned for their expertise in a specific discipline in an IB context.  The MSc will prepare students for employment in careers such as Bioprocess Engineer; Fermentation Scientist; Research Scientist in a range of fields.

This event will be an opportunity for your organisation to meet a subset of our cohort who have opted for the “Blue Biotech” elective delivered at SAMS in a weeklong intensive course that sees them undertake a range of practical and theoretical classes to learn about algae, seaweed and the applications and implications of these rich resources.  Can you afford to miss out on attracting this future talent?

Register now to take part in this pitching, networking and information session hosted by the IBioIC Skills Team at SAMS.

Event format
09.45 – 10.15  Registration, refreshments provided
10.15 – 11.15  Welcome and opening remarks, Rules of engagement, Speed pitches from organisations
11.15 – 11.45  Networking and refreshments
11.45 – 12.30  Skills Team – opportunities new workforce and upskill existing
12.30 – 13.30  Lunch and Networking

Each employer is invited to pitch for 5 minutes, which we suggest contains the following information:

  • Organisation name, location, size.

  • Summary of organisation remit.

  • Types of role that an MSc student could conduct within the organisation.

  • The attributes an employee will need to get on well within the organisation (skills, interests and behaviours).

Following all pitches there will be a chance to meet the students over refreshments and answer any questions they have, starting to get an understanding about their aspirations. 
The students will then go back to their lecture and you are invited to stay and hear about the latest opportunities available to up or cross skill your existing workforce and find out how you can engage with the IBioIC training programmes to offer placements or deliver talks/workshops to the current and future cohorts.  You are then welcome to join us for lunch.

Perceived outcomes are for you to gain an appreciation of the next generation of students to enter the IB workforce at MSc level and continue conversations with any individuals that could be potential employees; hear about opportunities on offer through the IBioIC training programmes.

If possible, please supply any slides in advance (12th March noon) to skills@ibioic.com.

Additional members of staff from your organisation are welcome to attend the event, select the appropriate option at the point of registration.

Please find more information in the attached Employer Brief

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