Focus Dublin

Careers now last for 60 or 70 years, and jobs are being automated, outsourced and disrupted every single day. People at every stage of the workforce – from new Gen Z graduates to experienced Baby Boomers – are struggling to keep their skill-sets ready for the next big thing. So the most innovative employers and educational institutions are experimenting with fresh, new approaches to continuously sensing and targeting workforce skills gaps.

But what can YOU do? Start by joining us at Degreed Focus Dublin

The event will:

• Share brand-new insights on how today’s workforce can build and rebuild the skills they need next.
• Explore the latest developments in lifelong learning with executives   
• Provide an opportunity to network with an exclusive group of more than 50 of the most forward-thinking learning leaders anywhere.
• Critical marketing principles you can begin using right away
• How to win the hearts and minds of your fixed mindset learners
• Tips and tricks from innovative companies making a big impact on their business

9:00 - 9:30 am      Registration + coffee + networking

9:30 - 9:40 am       Welcome remarks

                                         Jamie Thomson, Sales Director, Degreed

9:40 - 10:30 am    The Skills Economy: Using Skill Data to Unlock Opportunity in the Workforce

                                         Jonathan Munk, Head of Corporate Development, Degreed

10:30 - 10:50 am   Networking Break

10:50 - 11:40 am   Right-Skilling in Europe: Case Studies with Zendesk and Airbnb           

                                        Jennifer Cronin, People Development, Snr Manager, Zendesk, Barry Murphy, Global Learning Lead,                                            Airbnb, and Sarah Danzl, Director of PR & Communications, Degreed

11:40 - 12:00 pm   Q&A with Panel

                                          Jennifer Cronin, Barry Murphy, Jonathan Munk and Sarah Danzl

12:00 - 1:00 pm     Lunch + Networking

How much does this cost? 

• There is no charge for attending Degreed Focus Dublin.

Who should attend?

• Talent, learning and business leaders who are interested in seeing how forward-thinking organizations are using learning and tools like Degreed to drive the capabilities of workers and their companies. 

What if I can’t attend?

• If you're busy and unable to attend, consider forwarding this event to another member of your team who might benefit from the insights. 

What if I need to change my RSVP?

• If you can no longer attend, we will miss you but please email events@degreed.com to be removed from the guest list.

What do I wear?

• Business casual attire. 

What should I bring?

• An open mind.
• Some lessons learned from your organization that you could share to help others.
• Questions for the speakers.
• We will provide notebooks and pens but feel free to bring your laptop or other devices for note-taking. 

Directions On Foot:

• Start point: Dublin city centre (Journey time 20 mins)

1. Head west on College Green towards Grafton Street
2. Follow the road until you pass Christ Church Cathedral on your right
3. Continue onto Thomas Street then turn left onto Crane Street
4. At the end of Crane Street, turn right onto Market Street
5. The Guinness Storehouse® is ahead on your right

Directions By Bus:

• Start point: Dublin city centre (Journey time 10 mins)

1. Bus 123 from O'Connell Street runs every 8-10 minutes
2. Bus 123 from Dame Street runs every 8-10 minutes

Directions By Car:

• Start point: Dublin city centre (Journey time 20 mins)

1. Head west on College Green towards Grafton Street
2. Continue onto Thomas Street
3. At the St James's Gate Brewery turn left onto Echlin Street
4. Turn left onto Grand Canal Place, which becomes Pim Street
5. Turn left onto Market Street, the Guinness Storehouse® is on your left
6. For the car park, take the next left onto Crane Street. There is a free car park around the corner next to the old Hopstore, on Crane Street, spaces are limited.

Directions By Tram:

• The nearest tram/luas stop is at St James's Hospital.

Parking

• There is a free car park around the corner next to the old Hopstore, on Crane Street, spaces are limited.
• Overflow parking will be provided at Thomas Street Car Park (119 Thomas Street, Dublin 8), a short 8 minute walk away. When you have arrived at the parking structure, drive to the exit barrier, push the help button, and let security know you are with Degreed to receive complimentary parking. 

Walking Directions from Thomas Street Car Park to Guinness Storehouse:

1. Head west on Oliver Bond St toward Bridgefoot St/R804
2. Turn left onto Bridgefoot St/R804
3. Turn right onto Thomas St/R804/R810
4. Turn left onto Thomas Ct/R804
5. Turn right onto Rainsford St
6. Turn left onto Bellevue
7. Turn right to stay on Bellevue
8. Continue onto Market St S
9. The Guinness Storehouse will be on the right

Need special eats?

• If you have special dietary requirements, please email events@degreed.com

Email events@degreed.com for additional questions.

Degreed is an award-winning learning platform built for the way today’s workers really build skills and grow their careers. We make it easy for you to integrate, curate and personalize all your learning and development. So everyone in your organization can discover it, share it and track it. However and wherever they learn. Visit degreed.com.

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