Help Build the Next Generation of Suffolk Talent
Whether you’re self-employed, part of a business, an experienced professional, or just starting your career, we’d love to hear from you. If you have a skill, a story, or an idea you believe should be shared in education, this is your chance to make it part of Suffolk’s learning future.
Shape the Future of Technology, Learning, and Business in Suffolk
What do you know that could inspire someone else? What have you learned that could help others grow? Join us to bring real-world knowledge into classrooms, meetups, and community spaces and help create an environment where everyone can learn, connect, and thrive.
Help us build an inclusive, community-driven space where professionals, educators, and students can learn from each other and create a stronger digital future.
Why Get Involved?
Getting involved in the Innovate Suffolk Talent Network isn’t about giving away your hard-won expertise for free or handing over your competitive edge. It’s about making sure the next generation and the region itself understands what skills exist, what skills are missing, and how the world of work is really evolving.
Your contribution helps build a stronger pipeline of talent for Suffolk, but it also creates new opportunities for you and your business to be seen, respected, and connected. We’re not asking you to teach your entire method or to deliver your service for free we’re inviting you to explain what’s possible, what’s needed, and what isn’t even on the radar yet.
Sometimes we won’t even know the right questions to ask. We may not have volunteers lined up to deliver the talks you think are most important—and that’s exactly why we need you. This is about opening a conversation that can shape education, inform policy, and inspire people to pursue skills that are currently in short supply. We want you to.
🔹 Raise Awareness of Emerging Skills
Share insights about what’s changing in your field so education providers and learners stay ahead of the curve.
🔹 Shape the Local Talent Pipeline
Help define the skills and mindsets Suffolk businesses will need over the next decade.
🔹 Build Relationships with Educators and Peers
Connect directly with schools, colleges, and other professionals who share your commitment to the region.
🔹 Position Your Business as a Thought Leader
Demonstrate your expertise and values without giving away your proprietary processes or know-how.
What’s In It For Businesses?
We know that many Suffolk businesses are values-led. You want to see your region thrive, young people succeed, and talent stay in Suffolk. But there hasn’t always been a clear way to contribute. The ISTN is building that change.
By contributing your knowledge through collaboration, we can:
Showcase your expertise in a professional, practical setting
Build a local talent pipeline that understands your industry
Find collaborators and potential hires
Clarify your own thinking through teaching and peer discussion
Be part of a trusted network of like-minded practitioners
And because we’re not looking to overcomplicate things, it’s not about delivering curriculum—it’s about explaining what you do, why it matters, and how others can learn.
What’s in it for Education?
For educators and school or college leadership teams, this is an opportunity to rethink how industry connects into your classrooms, without having to chase guest speakers or try to interpret jargon alone.
We’re want to work together to create:
A platform to find and invite local tech & marketing experts to speak
Biannual (or quarterly) workshops with practitioners, where teachers can ask questions, understand tools, and feel more confident teaching evolving subjects
A clearer view of what success in Suffolk’s digital industries really looks like
Support for staff CPD and curriculum adaptation that’s aligned with current business practices
We aim to build shared understanding, a common language, and ultimately stronger, more productive workplaces where industry and education teach each other.