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SUMMARY:Networking with USP College at XTEND Digital Campus
DESCRIPTION:Business Networking at USP College’s XTEND Digital Campus \n  \nJoin us for an insight of USP College’s XTEND Digital Campus\, where innovation\, industry and education come together under one roof. This business networking event invites you to step inside one of the region’s most advanced digital environments and experience first-hand how the college is preparing the workforce of tomorrow. \n  \nYou will hear directly from USP College about their vision for digital skills\, employer partnerships and the growing importance of extended reality within industry. Their team will share how local businesses can connect with the college through talent development\, collaborative projects and future-focused training opportunities. This insight will give attendees a clearer understanding of how the college works alongside employers to shape regional innovation and workforce capability. \n  \nAlongside the college’s perspective\, attendees will also hear from SEATS\, who will share their role in supporting skills development\, strengthening employer engagement and promoting high-quality training across the region. Their contribution will highlight how collaborative partnerships between training providers\, colleges\, universities\, and businesses help drive the growth of a skilled\, future-ready workforce. \n  \nThis will be followed by a guided tour of the campus through the spaces that define XTEND Digital’s reputation for cutting-edge capability. As you walk through the motion capture studio\, the recording and editing suites\, the discovery lab and the expansive infinity cove\, you will see how the college uses immersive technology to support real-world application\, creativity and technical development. Each part of the tour offers an opportunity to engage with staff\, ask questions and explore how these facilities can align with business needs. \n  \nJoin us to network with fellow professionals\, exchange ideas and explore new connections. This setting provides a relaxed yet inspiring environment for conversation\, making it an ideal opportunity to strengthen your network while discovering how an educational institution and the business community can work together to drive progress. \nDate:   Thursday 26 February  5.00pm – 7.00pm \nVenue:  USP College – XTEND Digital Campus. Meppel Ave\, Canvey Island SS8 9RZ\nCost:  Members Early-Bird  £25.00 + VAT   |   Members Standard  £30.00 + VAT   |   Non-Members  £50 + VAT\nOnly TWO attendees per company  \n \n  \nMember Early Bird bookings close on Monday 19 January\, any tickets booked after this time will be at full price.  \nAgenda: Subject to change\n5.00pm – Registration and Networking\n5.30pm – Welcome from Essex Chambers\n5.35pm – Presentation from USP College\n5.55pm – Presentation from SEATS\n6.05pm – Tours Commence\, Networking & Refreshments\n7.00pm – Event ends
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LOCATION:USP College\, XTEND Digital Campus. Meppel Ave\,\, Canvey Island\, Essex\, SS8 9RZ
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