Join the Conversation on Meaningful Work Experience
The Island Careers Partnership is delighted to support the Solent Careers Hub Workplace Experience Conference, taking place on Tuesday 1 April 2025 at the Solent Hotel in Fareham.
This first-of-its-kind event brings together careers professionals and employers from across the region— including the Isle of Wight— to explore how we can reimagine traditional work experience and create more impactful, inspiring opportunities for young people.
The conference will focus on:
✅ Collaborating on innovative approaches to workplace experience
✅ Sharing best practices and strategies for reducing barriers
✅ Discovering new ideas to enhance and support meaningful opportunities for students.
For the Solent Careers Hub—and for us at Island Careers Partnership—work experience is about opening doors. It’s about providing young people with real-world experiences that develop skills, build confidence, and help them thrive in their future careers.
This conference offers the chance to hear directly from education leaders and forward-thinking employers who are pioneering innovative approaches to work experience. It’s also a fantastic opportunity to network, collaborate, and be part of shaping the future of workplace learning.
🗓 Event Details:
📍 Solent Hotel & Spa, Whiteley, Fareham, PO15 7AJ
🕤 Tuesday 1 April 2025 | 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
🎟 Tickets are FREE, but places are limited—early booking is recommended!
🚐 A free shuttle service will be available from Portsmouth Hard Interchange, ideal for those travelling from the Isle of Wight. To reserve a space on the shuttle, contact: solent.careers@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
At Island Careers Partnership, we encourage all our local schools, colleges, and businesses to take advantage of this fantastic event. Let’s work together to create better, more meaningful workplace experiences for young people across the Island and the wider Solent region.
👉 Book your place now: Conference Details & Registration