Pre-Conference Day
Monday 4th December 2023
11:00 am
Registration & Lunch
12:05 pm Opening Remarks from the Chair, Start of Pre-Conference Workshop
12:15 pm Building The Future Construction Talent Pipeline Through Early Education & Career Pathing
Synopsis
- What more can we do to keep our talent pipeline fresh and ensure we are promoting a career in construction, especially to the younger generation?
- How can we utilise academic initiatives in colleges and universities to support and develop our next-gen construction workforce?
- How can we provide both educational and employment opportunities to promote construction as a great career path?
- How can we utilize mentor and employee development programs to reduce high turnover and build our talent pipeline?
1:15 pm Networking Activity
Synopsis
- In this quick fire Networking Activity, meet the other attendees and Swap your LinkedIn business cards.
1:50 pm
Comfort Break
Refreshing The Talent Pipeline With Academic Initiatives To Attract A Fresh Cohort of Top Construction Talent
2:10 pm Discover: Inspiring The Younger Generation: The Story from FTI
Synopsis
- What more can we do to encourage and inspire the younger generation to choose a career in Construction?
- Advancing the talent pipeline by building relationships with local schools and developing programs to integrate pupils into the world of construction work
- How FTI have used their ‘Youth Apprenticeship Program’ to develop and recruit their new generation of construction talent
2:30 pm Discover:Breaking into New Talent Pools to Enhance Opportunities for Growth & Build A Supported Construction Workforce
2:50 pm Develop: What Else Should We Know About Evolving the Employee Experience to Drive Retention?
Synopsis
Question & Answer Session Facilitated by the Chair
3:10 pm Action: What Key Takeaway Can You Take Back to Your Own Organization?
Synopsis
Output Focused Action Session Facilitated by the Chair
3:30 pm
Comfort Break
Revolutionizing The Talent Pipeline With Enhanced Opportunity for Women in Construction
3:50 pm Discover: Attracting Women to a Career in Construction
Synopsis
- What more can be done to attract and retain the next generation of women in construction?
- The importance of early education and non-traditional recruiting methods that can transform the way you attract and onboard women to your construction firm
- How DPR have partnered with the ACE Mentor Program to provide educational and employment opportunities to help women see the value in a construction career
4:10 pm Develop: What More Can We Learn To Enhance Our Knowledge Of Women In Industry And Attract More Women Into A Career in Construction?
Synopsis
Question & Answer Session Facilitated by the Chair
4:30 pm Action: What More You Do To Attract Women and Enhance Opportunities for Female Workers In Your Construction Firm?
Synopsis
Output Focused Action Session Facilitated by the Chair