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 Professionals?
If you’re a professional working in Suffolk, chances are you care about seeing this region thrive. You want young people to succeed, skills to stay local, and the next generation to feel confident stepping into your field. But finding a way to share what you know—and to connect with others who care—hasn’t always been simple.
This is your chance to change that.
By getting involved, you can:
Share your expertise in a friendly, practical setting
Help build a stronger local talent pipeline that understands your world
Connect with potential collaborators, clients, and future hires
Clarify your own ideas through teaching and discussion
Join a trusted network of peers who value learning and community
We’re not here to overcomplicate things. You don’t have to deliver formal lessons or give away trade secrets. It’s simply about showing what you do, why it matters, and how others can grow from it.
👉Ready to get involved?
We’ve popped a handy form below, so you can get in touch.
What’s in it for Educators and Adademics?
If you’re an educator, a school leader, or someone shaping curriculum, you already know how quickly technology and digital industries are evolving. You want to prepare your learners for the real world, but it’s not always easy to find the right people to help, or to translate industry language into practical lessons.
This is a chance to make those connections easier and more meaningful.
By joining in, you can:
Access a growing network of local professionals ready to share insights with your students
Invite experts to speak in your classroom without spending hours chasing contacts
Take part in regular workshops where you can ask questions, see tools in action, and feel more confident teaching new topics
Get a clearer picture of what success really looks like in Suffolk’s industries and workplaces
Support your own professional development with up-to-date knowledge and ideas you can apply immediately
Together, we’ll build shared understanding, a common language, and a stronger bridge between education and work.
👉 Interested in taking part? Get in touch today, there’s a form below.