EBP South will be returning to the Apollo Hotel this February for Get Inspired Basingstoke 2024.
The two-day interactive event, held in partnership with Lenovo, aims to inspire young people about careers in the area through taking part in activities with local businesses.
Twenty-five businesses are due to attend the event, connecting with the future workforce and helping to bridge the skills gap. The event will take place on Tuesday, February 6 and Wednesday, February 7 at the Apollo Hotel.
HR director, Lenovo UK, and Ireland, Giles Benoist, said: “As a brand, Lenovo is focused on providing smarter technology for all.
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"Through our philanthropic initiative, the Lenovo Foundation, we collaborate with organisations to empower underrepresented communities by granting them access to technology and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) education.
"Promoting diversity within the talent pipeline across STEM disciplines is instrumental in expanding access and fostering interest in STEM fields.
"The diverse talent cultivated through this approach is crucial for propelling future innovation, as it is rooted in the understanding that diverse perspectives are indispensable for creative and ground-breaking advancements.
"For more than 18 years, Lenovo has played a pivotal role in the Hampshire community, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to the region. We actively endorse STEM initiatives in multiple local schools, aiming to cultivate and nurture budding STEM talent.
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"Through our collaboration with EBP South, we expand our reach to inspire and excite even more young individuals in Hampshire and its neighbouring areas, particularly when engaging with people about the potential of STEM careers.”
The event, which is also sponsored by Enterprise M3 and CEC, Southern Co-operative and Test Valley Borough Council and supported by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, breaks down job role stereotypes and helps businesses to engage with and give back to their local community.
Head of business, marketing, events and work experience at EBP South, Sammy Ward, said: “We are very excited to be returning to Basingstoke for Get Inspired and hoping to help more young people see the wide variety of career opportunities that are available to them.
"It is great to see students engaging with businesses and, in doing so, being inspired about their own futures.”
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