Programme Outline
The National Skills Conference will feature a range of high profile speakers, keynote speeches, case studies, master class and workshop sessions which will help deliver solutions to the skills issues facing the UK's Process Industries.
Programme At A Glance
Keynote Speakers
We are delighted to announce we have confirmed Tom Crotty, CEO INEOS as the conference keynote speaker.
Tom Crotty - CEO INEOS Olefins
Tom joined ICI in 1979 and held various sales and marketing posts within ICI's fertilizer and plastics businesses. In 1992, he transferred to Fluorochemicals becoming Managing Director in 1996 and CEO in 2001 when INEOS Fluor was formed. In early 2003 Tom was appointed as CEO of INEOS Chlor in addition to his role in INEOS Fluor. In 2005, his responsibilities expanded to encompass the larger ChlorVinyls business until being appointed CEO of INEOS Olefins. He remains Chairman of INEOS Fluor and Chairman of INEOS ChlorVinyls as well as being a main board Director of INEOS Group.
About INEOS
INEOS is a young company. It has grown through a series of related acquisitions to become the world's third largest chemical company with sales today of around $44 billion.
Most of our employees have spent all of their working lives in the chemical or oil industry. They arrived at INEOS from companies such as BASF, Bayer, Borealis, BP, Degussa, Dow, Enichem, Hoechst, ICI, Norsk Hydro, Unilever, and Solvay. We continue unashamedly to extract best practices from this very impressive group of people in all spheres of activity.
We believe INEOS is a refreshing place to work and we are prepared to embrace new approaches to business. Safety is our first priority. We believe strongly in employee share ownership, we are highly focused on growth and EBITDA, and see the "customer as king".
Business: Global manufacturer of petrochemicals, specialty chemicals and oil products
Turnover Around $44 billion
Personnel 16,000
Sites 70 manufacturing plants in 14 countries
Volume 60 million tones
Lord Young
Lord Anthony Young of Norwood Green, The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills.
Lord Young was educated at Harrow County Grammar School, his non political career encompassed
GPO (General Post Office) telecommunications apprentice 1958;
Post Office Engineering Union:
Union branch officer 1967,
Member National Executive Committee 1989-95;
General secretary National Communications Union 1989-95;
Communication Workers' Union:
Joint General secretary 1995-98,
Senior deputy general secretary 1998-2002;
Trades Union Council (TUC):
Member General Council 1989-2002,
President 2001-02;
Governor BBC 1998-2002
His responsibilities as Minister for Skills include
Engaging employers in Train to Gain, Building employer support for Apprenticeships, Skills Pledge, National Skills Academies, Sector Skills Councils, including Sector Compacts, UK Commission for Employment and Skills, Minister for Students in HE, including the Student Listening programme, Minister for Students in FE, Minister for corporate affairs in DIUS, including, sustainability
The Workshops In Detail
Delegates select three of the following to attend:
Workshop A - The Skills Pipeline
We won't survive unless we attract more young people into our industry and we need to devise ways in which we can retain the best talent. This workshop will look at what is happening to change perceptions , encourage more entrants, inspire existing employees and improve an organisation's performance.
Workshop B - Shaping the Future of Skills
The skills academy is rolling out some excellent products and services to develop the skills of the UK workforce. This workshop will bring you up to date with the latest news.
Workshop C - Apprenticeships - adding real value to the bottom line
With the ever increasing pressure on cost savings this interactive workshop will demonstrate how investment in apprentices can add real value to a company's bottom line.
Workshop D - Process Safety - how skills and behaviour can save your life and your business
This workshop will include an update from the HSE on what they expect from employers followed by practical inputs from leading specialists on behavioural competencies and skills.
Workshop E - A Show-case of World-Class Training Practices & Facilities in our Industry
The CATCH facility on the Humber is acknowledged as best in class for training in an authentic chemical plant environment. Similar facilities are planned in the North East and the North West - come and hear about the best.
Workshop F - How can the Process Industry Influence the Government's Manufacturing Strategy ?
The Government's manufacturing strategy, Manufacturing: New Challenges, New Opportunities, published in September 2008, sets out an ambitious new vision for a globally competitive manufacturing sector that leads the world n capturing higher value components of the global value chain, whilst consolidating areas of existing comparative advantage, including activities within high technology manufacturing. What does this mean for Skills and the Process Industry and how can the Sector influence the Government's Strategy?