October 10, 2022 | Speakers for Schools

Day: 10 October 2022

  • Students studying in library

    Speakers for Schools Publishes New Research into the Value of Virtual Work Experience

    Speakers for Schools publishes new research into the value of virtual work experience Employers, educators, parents, policy makers and other professional bodies have long recognised that work experience has a crucial part to play in helping young people prepare for the world of work. But whilst the benefits of in-person work experience have been extensively […]

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  • Portrait of Chris Daw

    Chris Daw QC – Queen’s Council Barrister, Lincoln House Chambers

    Chris Daw QC – Queen’s Council Barrister, Lincoln House Chambers Viewer Discretion Advised, Content Warning: This video mentions rape, abuse and violence which some students may find distressing.  10/03/2022 KS 4-5  /  S 4-6 Are you interested in a career in Law? Join us for a broadcast with one of the country’s leadig Lawyers, Chris […]

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  • Portrait of Tamara Finkelstein

    Tamara Finkelstein – Permanent Secretary, DEFRA – Green Skills Broadcast

    Tamara Finkelstein – Permanent Secretary, DEFRA – Green Skills Broadcast 10/03/2022 KS 4-5  /  S 4-6 Did our Green Skills Week campaign inspire you to take action last year? We are excited to welcome Tamara Finklestein, Permanent Secretary, (DEFRA) Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. During this broadcast, you will learn about some of […]

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  • Portrait of Nadhim Zahawi

    Nadhim Zahawi – Secretary of State for Education

    Nadhim Zahawi – Secretary of State for Education 10/03/2022 KS 4-5  /  S 4-6 The Secretary of State for Education, Nadhim Zahawi, speaks to students at Sheffield Park Academy on the importance of work experience and the options available after leaving education. Nadhim also shares challenges he has overcome and life advice.

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  • Scottish Student Anna

    How virtual work experience success helped secure apprenticeships in Scotland

    How virtual work experience success helped secure apprenticeships in Scotland Many young people find themselves at a disadvantage when it comes to looking for a job because there are limited career options available in their local area. And while the pandemic generally reduced the opportunities for many young people living in remote, rural areas or […]

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