Day: 4 November 2021
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4 November, 2021Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith – Chair, MindGym and Former CEO of Mitie – Work/Life Broadcast
03/11/2021 Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith KS 5 / S 6 Join us for a Work/Life broadcast with Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith. During this broadcast you will learn about Ruby’s career and achievements, how to develop your employability skills and have a successful career.
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Baroness Mary Goudie, Life Peer and Campaigner, House of Lords & Dr Jennifer Dixon, CEO, The Health Foundation – Work/Life Broadcast
03/11/2021 Baroness Mary Goudie and Dr Jennifer Dixon KS 4 – 5 / S 4 – 6 We are delighted to be joined by Baroness Mary Goudie, Life Peer and Campaigner, House of Lords & Dr Jennifer Dixon, CEO, The Health Foundation who will be speaking about the work that they do to support people’s wellbeing.
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4 March, 2021Patrick Nyarumbu – Director of Strategy, People and Partnerships at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Patrick Nyarumbu 01/03/21 KS4-5/S4-6 Hear from Patrick Nyarumbu, Executive Director of Strategy, People & Partnerships at Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. As part of our Experience Nursing series, Patrick shares career insights as well as the skills and qualities needed for a career in nursing.
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4 February, 2021Former Education Secretary Justine Greening is working with the University of Northampton to protect opportunities and boost social mobility
Source – FENews, 2nd February 2021 Former Education Secretary Justine Greening is working with the University of Northampton to protect opportunities and boost social mobility. The partnership comes as research shows 80% of people are concerned that there will be fewer available job opportunities for young people nationwide in the aftermath of COVID-19.* On Thursday 4 February, the University will sign the Social Mobility Pledge, a campaign and coalition businesses and universities committed to being a force for good by putting social mobility at the heart of their purpose. By signing the Pledge, businesses and universities commit to enhancing opportunities by […]
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Building diversity needs no more than a will and a way
Source – Mediatel News, 3rd February 2021 The former VP of EMEA and multi-market sales at Spotify, Marco Bertozzi, takes some time following his resignation to reflect on how businesses can take practical steps to improve the makeup of their workforce Like many, over recent months I’ve been thinking about how we go about improving diversity in the work force. During my last few months at Spotify I underwent 20 to 30 hours of training and education, and asked the business to think hard about how we could approach change practically. Now, on reflection, I’ve simplified that thinking into just […]
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City boss Andrew Law gives £6m to Sheffield University
Source – Nicola Woolcock, The Times, 3rd February 2021 A hedge fund boss has given almost £6 million to the University of Sheffield, the biggest single donation in its history. Andrew Law, who is also chairman of Speakers for Schools, which arranges prominent visitors to state schools, has given £5.85 million to his alma mater. It will be used to widen access by encouraging teenagers from poorer areas to apply to university and will fund medical research into gene therapy. Law, chief executive of Caxton Associates, studied economics at Sheffield and graduated with first class honours in 1987. Ten years […]
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How to Motivate Yourself with Adrienne Herbert and Alice Liveing
How to Motivate Yourself with Adrienne Herbert and Alice Liveing Adrienne Herbert and Alice Liveing Age: Key Stages 3 – 5; S 1 – 6 Subject: PSHE Topic: Motivation Leading wellness professional, podcast host and author of The Power Hour Adrienne Herbert joins personal trainer, blogger and best-selling author, Alice Liveing to discuss how students can motivate themselves and maintaining their wellbeing during lockdown.
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Kainos partners with UK-wide charity to provide virtual work experience in Northern Ireland
Pioneering employer and leading digital technology company Kainos is partnering with Speakers for Schools to offer an ambitious new virtual work experience programme for young people in Northern Ireland. Virtual work experiences connect young people with the world of work and open their minds to the possibility of a career in a sector they may not have considered. In 2020 and 2021, in-person work experience opportunities have slowed significantly which prevents young people from exploring new career paths or connecting directly with employers. Now Kainos is teaming up with NI’s School Employer Connections and the UK-wide charity Speakers for Schools […]
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‘People are demanding change’: Youngsters lead call for green businesses and jobs
Source – Sky News, Gerard Tubb, North of England correspondent, 27th January 2021 In the UK, youngsters were more likely to describe climate change as a global emergency and they want to do something about it. Demand for green businesses and jobs is higher in the UK than anywhere else, according to a global United Nations survey promoted via mobile gaming apps. More than 1.2 million people took part in the “people’s climate vote” conducted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the University of Oxford, including more than half a million under-18s. It found 73% of UK respondents […]
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Colonel Russell Lewis, Head of Youth Engagement at Sandhurst – Broadcast
Colonel Russell Lewis 27/01/21 KS 3-5/S 1-6 Lieutenant Colonel Lewis joins us from The Royal Military Sandhurst with two colleagues to talk about careers in the Armed Forces. Lieutenant Colonel Lewis left regular service in 2013 and now delivers strategy, leadership and team building training. He discusses how values and standards benefit great teamwork and leadership. He also reflects on how young people can build their confidence and resilience.