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1 pump up your workforce at Join forward thinking companies at Capital Talent. The Capital Talent event represents a fantastic opportunity for adults to access a range of great work opportunities and for employers to find new talent. It is also an excellent way for Londoners to develop new skills that will help them to progress their careers." The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson Presented by Supported by Support partners

2 Capital Talent will help up to 10,000 Londoners turn their career dreams into reality. If you are a London recruiter, training company or professional association, exhibiting at Capital Talent will bring you together with motivated, talented candidates eager to take their next step on the career ladder and develop their skills. Capital Talent aims to: Offer thousands of jobs and the best possible careers advice to Londoners Connect employers and future employees Tackle London s growing skills shortages by tapping into a new talent pipeline Offer advice and raise the profile of Apprenticeship opportunities across London Bring universities, colleges and training companies together with future students Deliver a full programme of presentations, industry insight talks and workshops from leading experts on the hottest recruitment topics Be London s largest annual adult careers event Exhibitors already include Arcadis, Association of Colleges, Barking and Dagenham College, BPP Professional Education, Canary Wharf Group Ltd, Fashion Retail Academy, Hays, Heathrow Airport, Nando s, Peabody Trust, Philip Morris Ltd, Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Sainsbury s Supermarkets, Seetec, Teach First, Tideway, AAT, The City of London Dental School, The Open University, University of Law and many more.

3 Why Capital Talent? Through the work of London First for the London Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) on the Economic Development Agenda for London, we know lower skilled workers are not benefiting from London s growth and are likely to be further squeezed. Prospects experience delivering career guidance across London shows adults find it hard to meet with employers and explore opportunities for career progression and career change. Capital Talent is vital to support adults into work and encourage those in work who wish to up skill and develop their careers. The event runs on Friday and Saturday allowing a range of visitors to attend that need to visit outside of working hours. Our research findings indicate: London is increasingly moving towards a high skilled global talent hub As high-skilled jobs are growing we must ensure Londoners have the skills necessary to ensure the Capital remains competitive What is Capital Talent? Capital Talent will help Londoners upskill and train so the Capital has a better skilled workforce across a whole range of sectors to improve employability. As an exhibitor you will join top employers, trainers and advisers from across London meeting thousands potential recruits. This is your opportunity to influence and promote your organisation to the capital s workforce. Capital Talent is London s one-stop shop for jobs and careers from across the capital. It will give you the opportunity to advance your recruitment process. Whether you are at the initial stages of your campaign and deciding your objectives; are already aware of your requirements and person specifications; or are calling potential recruits to open days: Capital Talent will complement your existing work.

4 Who will visit? The organisers Capital Talent will attract up to 10,000 adults. Visitor groups will include those in work considering career progression, a change of direction or new skills whilst others may be seeking employment, returning to work or needing to find the road to the right career. Free entry will allow everyone to visit. Through the delivery of an innovative and targeted marketing and PR campaign Capital Talent will deliver your audience direct to the event. Elements of the campaign will include: Social media Direct mail Newspaper advertising Outdoor advertising Collaborative working with strategic partners including the National Careers Service London First and Prospects already have a proven reputation as successful event organisers in the jobs, training and careers arena, having successfully delivered Skills London at ExCeL since Skills London is an annual jobs and careers event attracting over 30, year olds. Skills London is supported by the Mayor of London. 185 organisations exhibit offering visitors over 40,000 job opportunities including Apprenticeships. London First and Prospects will use their experience and expertise to guarantee this winning formula is used to deliver Capital Talent.

5 The event format With over 100 exhibitors in year one, Capital Talent will be split into four distinct areas: 1. Capital Jobs If you are an employer this is the area for you. Featuring live and future vacancies that require the right people with the right skills. You have the option to select a location within a sector village and gain from highlighting your industry sector to relevant visitors. This area includes facilities enabling you to interview visitors and encourage online applications. 2. Capital Careers An area for professional bodies, Sector Skills Councils and other industry specific support services to promote their products, services and industry requirements. Career sectors range from construction and engineering, finance and HR, hospitality and health, plus many others. This is the area to ensure visitors know the great benefits that working in your specific sector brings. energise your job at pump up your career at

6 work your ambition at 3. Capital Training A range of training services will be on offer from colleges, universities and training organisations. The area will target lower-skilled individuals encouraging them to take their first step on the training ladder, and offer higher-skilled visitors a variety of options to upskill and improve their chances of career progression. activate your training at 4. Capital Ambition This area aims to inspire those in work who are perhaps looking to change career, increase their earning potential and job satisfaction. Experts will deliver advice and guidance on a range of options that may include franchise opportunities, business start-up, enterprise, volunteering and career coaching. This area will offer an excellent platform for recruitment consultancies and agencies seeking a wide range of motivated candidates. Each of the four areas will include an open talent theatre hosting workshops, talks and seminars.

7 Face to face interaction with top employers to explore vacancies Access to training to achieve better careers Information on a host of work related matters helping visitors feel fulfilled at work The benefits for visitors Experiencing a range of careers, gaining better industry knowledge and the chance to select a career offering job satisfaction Advice and guidance from experts to overcome barriers to career progression Networking making contacts to achieve a career breakthrough Interactive demonstrations and bite-sized tasters of work related activities to inform and inspire Thousands of job opportunities to suit all levels offering something for everyone

8 The benefits to exhibitors Meet a wide pool of motivated visitors with a range of skills to match your vacancies and bring in new talent helping you grow your business Inspire and attract the right people into your industry Face to face engagement ensures you gain from cost effective recruitment with your target audiences Impart your expert knowledge and experience to better inform candidates and better prepare them to make the right career decisions Address your organisation s skills gap and create a multi skilled workforce Help Londoners upskill and train so the Capital has a better skilled workforce across a whole range of sectors to improve employability Promote your brand and values to thousands of decision makers and influencers

9 Your stand package will include: Be part of Capital Talent Fascia board with your organisation clearly named* Stand lighting* If you are an organisation in the private or public sector offering jobs, training, courses, careers, recruitment, learning or development then register your interest to be part of this new and exciting event. Built shell scheme stand with full height walls* Carpet* Costs and packages VAT per m2 Editorial listing online and in the event guide given to all visitors Social media platform Shell scheme and space only stands are available in a range of sizes. Shell scheme enhancements such as graphic panel inlays, furniture and electric packages are available to purchase through our stand contractors. *Shell scheme stands only

10 How to book your stand To maximise the return on your company s investment you need to book a stand that is right for your organisation, your objectives and goals. Call us on To achieve this we will speak to you about your individual requirements, ensuring you benefit from the best location available, the appropriate size of stand and understand the logistics and costs that may be incurred before you commit to being involved in Capital Talent. Message A member of the events team is always available before and after you book to advise and answer queries on any aspect of your exhibiting journey. us at exhibit@capitaltalent event.co.uk CapitalTalentEvent

11 London First is London s champion. London First is an influential business membership organisation with the mission to make London the best city in the world in which to do business. London First represents the capital s leading employers in key sectors such as financial and business services, property, transport, ICT, creative industries, hospitality and retail. Membership also includes higher education institutions and further education colleges. London First, Middlesex House, Cleveland Street, London W1T 4JE Tel: Prospects is a dynamic and enterprising group providing a wide range of education, employment and training services in the UK and internationally. From adult and young people careers advice, through to recruitment services and web-based products, Prospects offers an unrivalled range of leading edge services. Prospects Events, a division of Prospects, are the market leader in delivering careers, education, skills training and recruitment events across the UK. Events include the national series of Regional Skills Events, Skills Scotland, Skills London, SkillsCymru, County Skills Events, National Career Guidance Shows and Graduate Recruitment fairs. Prospects, Prospects House, 19 Elmfield House, Bromley, Kent BR1 1LT Tel: Registration number