Lunchtime Briefing with Rob Wilson, Deputy Chair, Social Mobility Commission
Join this briefing to discuss cross-sector collaboration needed to improve social mobility.
Improving social mobility is a complex, multi-faceted challenge that sits at the intersection of public policy, corporate responsibility, and community action. While various sectors have made individual strides, progress is often hindered by fragmented approaches and a lack of alignment.
We are delighted to welcome Rob Wilson, Deputy Chair, Social Mobility Commission to explore how the government, private sector, and civil society can better align their strategies to create a more equitable landscape, moving away from "siloed" thinking toward integrated, place-based solutions.
By attending, you will:
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Gain insight into where fragmented approaches between government, employers, and civil society are currently limiting progress.
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Explore the role of the private sector in supporting place-based social mobility strategies, particularly in regions with entrenched disadvantage.
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Identify underleveraged opportunities that the Commission views as high-potential areas for immediate cross-sector collaboration.
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Share best practices and discuss how your organisation can contribute to a more coordinated national effort.
When registering for this event you can choose whether you would prefer to attend in-person or virtually. Please note in-person capacity is limited, and any members we are unable to accommodate face-to-face will be offered the opportunity to join virtually. The livestream will run from 12:30-13:30.
Speaker
Rob Wilson is a former Member of Parliament for Reading East and Minister in the Cameron and May Governments. He spent 12 years as an MP and 10 years serving on the Conservative front bench with roles in higher education, health, DCMS, Treasury and Cabinet Office. He spent three years as Minister for Civil Society 2014-17. Before politics, Rob was an entrepreneur and founded businesses in the health and technology sectors using innovative and disruptive technology to develop new markets. He continues to have a strong interest in new technology. Since leaving Whitehall and Parliament, he has invested in new tech companies and taken a number of business roles that are in areas of interest, but particularly in new breakthrough technologies and products. Rob writes for the Daily Telegraph and has published two books ‘5 Days to Power’ and ‘Eye of the Storm’.
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