Highlights from 2009

Welfare to Work 2010 will build on the success of Welfare to Work 2009. This sell out event saw over 400 key decision makers from within across the public, private and third sectors gather for a major summit.

Rt. Hon. Yvette Cooper MP, Former Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.

Adam Sharples, Director General – Employment, Department for Work and Pensions.

Panel Debate

High level speakers present cutting edge policy and strategies to the full plenary session.

Michael Davis, Director of Strategy and Performance, UK Commission for Employment and Skills.

David Wilson, Deputy Director Policy and Strategy, Enterprise Directorate, Department for Business, Innovation & Skills.

Dynamic break out seminar sessions allow you to tailor the day to suit your own requirements.

Lord David Freud, Shadow Minister for Welfare Reform.

Lord Archy Kirkwood, Former Chair, Work and Pensions Select Committee – Chaired Welfare to Work 2009.

Network with the 350 key public sector stakeholders, eminent speakers, supporters and exhibitors, to explore the changes in principles and practices facing public sector in an increasingly challenging environment.

Anne-Marie Morgan, Principal HR Manager – Partnerships Development and Charlotte Iddon, Senior HR Officer, Lancashire County Council

Welfare to Work 09 Delegate Testimonials

Interesting, informative, packed with useful discussion.

District External Relations Manager, Jobcentre Plus

Excellent conference.

NEET Lead Personal Adviser, CfBT

The conference was useful, informative and very well organised.

Senior Procurement Manager, Department for Work and Pensions

This was an outstanding event because of its speakers and its timing prior to a General Election. It was most informative

Chief Executive, Speke Training & Education Centre (STEC)

The Welfare to Work Conference 2009 was planned and delivered efficiently and successfully. I came away from the conference feeling energised to want to take part in helping Britain move out of the recession it has found itself in and help my organisation identify further strategies to help young people back into sustained employment.

District Future Jobs Fund Vacancy Handling Adviser, Jobcentre Plus

Excellent Speakers and very informative content.

Centre Manager, Birchwood Access and Training Centre

A highly informative day which was well-worth attending.

Clinical Workforce Development Manager, NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent

The conference provided the opportunity to question current provision and hear the latest views on a range of new initiatives.

Employment Development Manager, Cheshire West & Chester Council

Very interesting and informative

Engagement Gateway and Grants Manager Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA)

The event provides a hands-on insight in to the initiatives available or being developed to tackle worklessness and provides a welcome opportunity to exchange knowledge and ideas with colleagues across the country

Projects Officer (Policy and Research), Bolsover District Council

Good conference - very topical and quality speakers

Regeneration Manager, Portsmouth City Council

As an Employment Advisor, it was very helpful to get an idea as to what gov policies are in the pipeline, how they may affect the work I do or carry out within my client base, over the next few years.

Employment Advisor (Disability), Oxfordshire Employment Service

I enjoyed the conference and found it informative.

Connexions Careers and Skills Adviser, Connexions Somerset

A very useful conference with lots of networking.

Care Partnership manager, Jobcentre Plus

A very interesting and informative conference.

Employment Executive, Portland College