Future Foundations Sparkle Network - Preparing young people for the future world of work. Hosted at NESTA

Future Foundations is launching into 2008 with a special Sparkle Networking event hosted by NESTA. 

What is Sparkle? 

The Sparkle Network is a peer support network for people in the early stages of their career.

It is an opportunity to make connections with other young people whilst socialising in a friendly and welcoming environment. The idea behind Sparkle is simple - get people in touch, encourage them to have good quality conversations, and with an open mind there are ways in which we can help each other out.

Whether you're just starting out, or established in what you're doing, changing direction, getting something off the ground, or coming to the end of your study, the Sparkle community is a great place to learn, share and have some fun.

Why is NESTA hosting Sparkle?

This event will combine the regular Sparkle networking opportunity with members of NESTA's networks who are interested in the views of ambitious 20 to 30 year olds, on the broad topic of how best to prepare young people for an unknow but rapidly changing future.   

NESTA will be publishing a series of online essays from late February/early March, plus encouraging debate on its blog, and they would like to ensure the views of a wide range of audiences are represented.

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Prior to the networking event, Sparkle members are invited to take part in focus groups (from 15.45 to 18.00), to register your interest, click on the following link:

http://futureofworkfocusgroup.eventbrite.com/

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The agenda for this event is as follows:

[15.45 - 18.00:  Focus Groups (special invite only) ] 

18.00 - 18.30:  Arrive, register, grab a drink and meet everyone

18.30 - 20.30: 

- Event starts, welcome and announcements  

- Introduction by Future Foundations and NESTA

- Guest speakers: different angles on how we prepare young people for a rapidly changing future

- Icebreaking at Sparkle Speed networking: meet up to 10 new people in half an hour

- Sparkle Pitch: your change to hear of exciting new ventures, projects or ideas from people looking for feedback and raised awareness

20.30 - 21.00: 

- Informal networking until close: having met most people, continue the conversations you want to.

Please note:   

- Drinks and canapes will be served at the event.

- Dress code is smart casual. 

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How do I register? 

This event is invite only, please register ASAP if you have been sent an invitation. 

If you have not been invited, we do hope we can accommodate you however there is limited space. 

Please register interest in attending by selecting the 'other' ticket.  We will then contact you to confirm whether or not there is space for you to attend.  

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 6:00 PM (GMT)

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Future Foundations Sparkle Network at NESTA

Future Foundations is working with NESTA to prepare young people for an unknown and rapidly changing future On Wednesday 27th February, NESTA will be hosting a joint event for anyone interested in connecting young people with employers, entrepreneurs and each other. The evening will include this month’s popular ‘Sparkle Networking’ event ====================================== The Sparkle Network is a peer support network for people in the early stages of their career. It is an opportunity to make connections with other young people whilst socialising in a friendly and welcoming environment. ====================================== Future Foundations is an independent organisation providing training and support services for graduates, students, school-leavers, and pupils to help prepare them for the real world and the transitions within education. Contact organiser: Jonathan Harper, Operations Director, Future Foundations Email: jon@future-foundations.co.uk Telephone: 0800 0 437 430 or 07880 722 000 Website: http://www.future-foundations.co.uk ====================================== The night will also showcase the FF December pilot programme which connected 15 university students with entrepreneurial organisations and a pilot University Roadshow launched on the 19th February at the University of Bath http://mindthegaproadshow.eventbrite.com/ ====================================== NESTA is the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts. They are the largest single endowment devoted exclusively to supporting talent, innovation and creativity in the UK. Their mission is to transform the UK's capacity for innovation. They invest in early stage companies, inform innovation policy and encourage a culture that helps innovation to flourish. Contact organiser: Lucie Osborn, Coordinator, Future Innovators, NESTA Email: lucie.Osborn@nesta.org.uk

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