The skills showcase for women looking to get into tech and companies looking to upskill

Friday 8 November 2024, 10am to 4pm at Watershed, Bristol.

Women looking to Upskill

Are you a woman looking to break into the thriving tech industry or elevate your existing tech career? Are you a company looking for affordable tech up-skilling opportunities?

Whether you’re considering a career pivot, aiming to supercharge your skills and earning potential or returning from a career break, our free one-day event is your gateway to exciting new opportunities.

Join us for an inspiring day of connections, insights and possibilities. Meet people from leading companies eager to showcase their diverse roles and inclusive work environments and discover how your unique experiences and transferable skills can be your secret weapon in the tech world.

Explore skill-building pathways designed to help you reach your goals – from cutting edge college programmes to hands-on apprenticeships. Our experts can help demystify the tech landscape and identify the most in-demand skills and practical career tracks.

Why you should attend

If you’re inspired by coding, cybersecurity, data science or any tech field, this event could be your launchpad.

Tech UpSkill is a safe space for women to share experiences and challenges unique to their journeys in tech – a unique opportunity for you to gain insights and forge connections that can significantly benefit your future career in technology.

Companies

This is an opportunity to find out about a wealth of support and funding available to you from the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority.  

Not only could you access training, advice and grants, but you can also have YOUR say on the provision you would like to see on offer in the future. Whether you have feedback on gaps in support in the region, or have ideas you’d like to share, our teams would love to hear from you.  

Find out about: 

• The current Skills Bootcamps available in Tech and Digital sectors, as well as exploring opportunities to develop future delivery in partnership with your organisation, upskilling and future-proofing your workforce. 
• Skills Connect, a one-stop-shop for information, advice and guidance on training and upskilling. Alongside hundreds training opportunities, you can explore a range of upcoming careers and networking events. You can also find the latest information on the Tech sector in the West of England and explore career opportunities for you or your employees. 
• The West of England Good Employment Charter team will be on hand discuss how becoming a Supporter of the Good Employment Charter can help you access top talent, improve retention and increase productivity.

UWE Offering

UWE Bristol is excited to be a key sponsor of the Women’s Tech Hub event “TechUpSkill”, showcasing how we are leading the way in diversifying career pathways through our innovative Degree Apprenticeships and mentorship initiatives.

Our morning sessions will provide a deep dive into how UWE Bristol, in collaboration with partners, is addressing the critical need for inclusive, flexible learning opportunities in tech and engineering sectors. As part of our commitment to driving growth in apprenticeships and addressing skills shortages, we’re working alongside employers, trainers, and further education partners to open doors for women and underrepresented groups. Through our Women Like Me mentoring programme, we are diversifying Degree Apprenticeships and creating pathways for women in industries where they have traditionally been underrepresented.

UWE Bristol’s strategy is to be a catalyst for social change, and this event highlights our commitment to addressing educational and social inequalities. By working closely with employers and regional partners, we are creating new pathways to higher-level skills and expanding access to education for students of all ages and backgrounds.

Join us to learn more about how UWE is driving forward excellence in apprenticeship education, breaking barriers, and fostering a more inclusive future in the tech and engineering sectors.

West of England
Mayoral Combined Authority’s offer to learners

You’ll have a chance to hear about upskilling and accreditation opportunities from the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, including: 

• Advice, information and guidance from Skills Connect, which makes it easy for you to find training opportunities, relevant networking events and the latest information on key jobs in sectors including Tech. You can also access free support from a team of friendly advisers to help you find your next steps 
• Free to Learner Skills Bootcamps; training programmes of up to 16 weeks which give you the opportunity to boost your Tech skills and qualifications, progressing with your current employer or guaranteeing an interview with another organisation 
• Free career coaching from Future Bright, supporting you to access training, boost your confidence and ‘find your happy’ in work 

About the organiser

Women’s Tech Hub is a not-for-profit social enterprise that helps women wanting to move into a career in tech or wanting to develop their career. Their three previous career events have proved hugely successful and offer a rare opportunity for women to speak face to face with companies, rather than be overlooked as is the industry norm at similar events.

The event is curated with University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), Mayoral Combined Authority offering to learners, West of England Combined Authority, Western Training Provider Network (WTPN) and a select group of community and professional partners.

Register to attend the FREE one-day event

Come and join a community of like-minded women and take the first step towards a rewarding new career in tech.

Register your free place on Eventbrite or simply pop in on the day if you want to speak to the exhibitors.

If you have any questions, you can email info@wthub.org.uk or call 07854 785 747.

Exhibitors

Head over to our exhibitors page for more information if you want to get involved here.