Global Talent, Local Impact: Hiring International Students Made Simple

Join universities from across Yorkshire at this informative event designed to help local businesses address recruitment challenges and skills shortages through accessing our international student and graduate talent pool.

Delivered in conjunction with Ward Hadaway legal experts, this event will raise awareness of our talented Yorkshire based international student and graduate population, and demystify the hiring process for visa holders. 

Whether you're new to international student/graduate recruitment or looking to enhance your current approach, this webinar will provide valuable insights and practical guidance to help you to navigate the process with confidence. The agenda will include successful case studies where international graduates have made a positive impact on their UK employer, in depth advice from Ward Hadaway, and information on the support available from your local universities. 

This event is run by the Yorkshire Universities International Networking group, with colleagues from Leeds Beckett University, Leeds Trinity University, University of Bradford, University of Huddersfield, University of Hull, University of Leeds, University of Sheffield and the University of York.

The event will:

Raise awareness of our talented international student population, here in Yorkshire
Explore the multiple benefits of recruiting an International student or graduate to your business
Share practical expertise from our lawyer partners, Ward Hadaway demystifying the hiring process
Showcase some great case studies from local businesses who have hired international students or graduates
 
We would be delighted for you and any of your contacts to join us - the registration link is:

https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/11dcc443-810f-4069-8b0d-97e91c331d57@245ea2d1-4365-4726-805a-631eb93d93aa

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