Date 5th June 2009
Time 0900 – 1350
Venue Nottingham University Business School, NG8 1BB

The East Midlands boasts a talent pool of over 5,000 Chinese students whose language skills, knowledge of China and relevant working experience can benefit companies in doing business with China.

This FREE event, organised by the East Midlands Universities International Group and supported by East Midlands China Business Bureau, provides an opportunity for you to discover how this talent can assist your business. You will be able to hear first-hand experiences of employing Chinese graduates and to receive legal advice on employment issues. Businesses will also have the opportunity to speak to careers advisers from local universities about their recruitment needs.

Agenda
09.00: Arrival and registration
09.30: Welcome and introductions: Chinese students and businesses
10.00: East Midlands SMEs working with Chinese graduates: The case of Metafocus Ltd
10.45: Working in the UK: Legal and practical implications: Paragon Law
11.40: Working with universities: Helping regional businesses (organisations)
Developing employment strategies (students)
12.50: Panel discussion
12.30: Lunch and networking

Registration
To register or for further information for this FREE event, please contact:
Email: chinaevent@nottingham.ac.uk
Tel: 0115 846 6604