Kent & Medway Manufacturing Focus Group (KMFG)

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*PLEASE NOTE* KMFG is now a CLOSED GROUP specifically set up to support the Manufacturing & Engineering organisations in Kent & Medway, including education providers.   

** Only registered attendees will be admitted to the event ** Please book your place now to avoid disappointment.

Pictures may be taken at this event. If you do not wish your picture to be taken, please let us know ahead of the event.

Kent & Medway Manufacturing Focus Group (KMFG) is a networking and business group for Manufacturing & Engineering organisations across Kent and Medway offering a unique access to peers and colleagues, sector specific information, advice and support.

The group meets every last Wednesday of the month, either in person or online, see our website for details of future events https://kentemployerskillsplan.org/

KMFG is open to all organisations operating or directly supporting the Manufacturing and Engineering sector in Kent & Medway, whether they are chamber members or not.

Lunch will be provided on arrival with tea and coffee as well as the opportunity to network with other local business representatives before our keynote speakers.

Join us for our May in-person KMFG at the beautiful Chilston Park Hotel, Boughton Road, Sandway, Maidstone ME17 2BE.

KMFG will enable the Manufacturing & Engineering sector to influence in a more concerted way the different agenda’s that are key to business growth and success.

Book your place here.

Guest Speakers

Shane Forster, Employability Officer, Skills & Employability Service – The Education People

Shane has over 15 years’ experience supporting young people and adults across a wide range of settings to overcome barriers to employment. In his current role as Employer Engagement Lead within the Supported Employment Service at The Education People, Shane works closely with employers across Kent to help them meet recruitment needs while promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. He provides tailored support to help businesses become Disability Confident, empowering them to offer sustainable employment and training opportunities to disabled and disadvantaged individuals. Shane is passionate about building strong partnerships that not only benefit his clients but also respond to the unique needs of the businesses he engages with.