Unlocking the next generation of talent
Apprenticeships, AI, driving social mobility and the Milburn Review
Monday 30th November | 10-10:45am
Online webinar
Creating opportunity for NextGen Talent with SMBs
Join QA, Microsoft and Transparity as we explore the findings of the Milburn Review and what they mean for SMB employers. Discover how apprenticeships can help build stronger talent pipelines, develop AI-ready skills and create new routes into work.
Hear from our expert panel on how SMBs can attract next-generation talent, embrace the AI opportunity and drive social mobility through technology careers.
Our speakers
Microsoft UK
EMEA Early in Profession Strategy Lead & UK Apprentice Lead
Experienced emerging talent strategist and apprentice levy solutions expert.
Microsoft
SMB Director
Ali leads the SMB business for Microsoft UK which means leading the strategy & customer engagement for 99.9% of the UK's business community.
Ali is passionate about diversity and inclusion in the workplace and making a difference to customers building engaging programmes & initiatives that support customers to achieve their digital transformation goals.
Transparity
Chief People & Culture Officer
Neil is an Experienced People Professional & Executive Coach, Passionate about helping others achieve their true potential, creating purpose within the world of work and building winning cultures.
Neil has led Transparity’s successfully developed an apprenticeship programme over the past 7 years.
QA
Chief Learning Officer
Jo is CLO for QA, the UK’s largest training company and second biggest recipient of the Apprenticeship Levy. Jo has a deep commitment to learning, strategic innovation, and public value.
With over 20 years experience leading national apprenticeship strategy, delivering large-scale transformation across government and education, and embedded AI into future-ready learning ecosystems.
Why attend?
By attending this webinar, you’ll gain:
- A clear understanding of the Milburn Review and what this means for SMB employers.
- Practical insight into how apprenticeships can help address recruitment and skills challenges.
- A fresh perspective on attracting and developing the next generation of digital and AI talent.
- Real-world lessons from an SMB employer who has successfully embedded apprenticeships into their business.
- An understanding of how apprenticeships can deliver both commercial return and meaningful social impact.
Build your future workforce and create lasting impact with NextGen Talent.
Discover how QA can help your business turn the future of talent into an opportunity.