Future, Skills and Growth Networking Breakfast

Join us for a relaxed and engaging networking breakfast at Mulberry, bringing together employers from across Somerset for a morning of conversation, collaboration and practical insight.

The focus of this networking breakfast is Navigating Recruitment Incentives, with a particular spotlight on the creative and manufacturing industries. Designed to support local businesses, the session will explore the latest recruitment incentives, funding opportunities and workforce solutions available to help employers attract, develop and retain talent while reducing recruitment costs.

This special event also marks an important milestone as we celebrate 20 years of partnership with Mulberry. We are delighted to be hosted by one of our valued employer partners and are incredibly grateful for their support over the past two decades in helping to develop skills, nurture talent and create opportunities across our region.

You’ll gain an overview of the latest apprenticeship employer grants, financial incentives and government funding designed to support recruitment and workforce development. We’ll cover topics including employer recruitment grants, National Insurance savings for eligible apprentices, Apprenticeship Levy transfers, funded training opportunities and the financial support available to employers of all sizes.

Our specialist team will explain what’s available, who is eligible and how organisations in the creative and manufacturing sectors can maximise the support on offer. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of the funding available and how it can help reduce recruitment costs, address skills shortages and support sustainable business growth.

You’ll also discover how workforce planning, skills audits and tailored training solutions can help build resilient teams, strengthen employee retention and support your long-term business ambitions.

You’ll hear from our team, connect with like-minded organisations facing similar recruitment challenges, and gain practical insights to help navigate the changing skills landscape with confidence.

As part of the morning, attendees will also enjoy an exclusive tour of the Mulberry site, offering a behind-the-scenes look at one of Somerset’s leading manufacturers and an opportunity to learn more about their business and longstanding commitment to skills and apprenticeships.

*Please note, due to the nature of the venue, capacity for this event is limited. To ensure as many organisations as possible can attend, tickets are restricted to one representative per organisation and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

We look forward to welcoming you for a morning of networking, knowledge sharing and celebration.