Alternative Heat Participates in ‘Get Future Ready: Employability and Skills’ Conference

Alternative Heat was proud to join over 130 local employers at the ‘Get Future Ready: Employability and Skills’ Conference held on 13th March at the Armagh City Hotel. The annual event, organised by the Labour Market Partnership and funded by the Department for Communities, focused on this year’s theme: ‘Recruit, Retain and Reskill’, emphasising the importance of cultivating a resilient and skilled workforce.

The conference, expertly hosted by Mark Simpson, featured an esteemed line-up of guest speakers, including Dr. Eoin Magennis from Ulster University, Ann Watt from Pivotal, Kathleen O’Hare from the Northern Ireland Skills Council, and Elaine Leonard from The Appleby Trust. Each speaker provided valuable insights into the evolving labour market and strategies for addressing workforce challenges.

A key highlight of the day was the engaging panel discussion, where local employers, including Alternative Heat’s HR Manager, Mary Adamson, shared their perspectives on effective approaches to employee support, retention, and productivity enhancement. Mary Adamson highlighted the company’s commitment to investing in professional development and fostering a supportive workplace culture.

“At Alternative Heat, we recognise that a skilled and motivated workforce is essential to our continued growth and success. Events like the ‘Get Future Ready’ conference provide an excellent platform to exchange ideas and explore innovative solutions to workforce development,” said Mary Adamson.

The conference served as an invaluable opportunity for businesses, policymakers, and stakeholders to collaborate and share best practices in recruitment, retention, and reskilling. Alternative Heat remains dedicated to empowering its employees and contributing to the economic resilience of the region.