Category: News
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18 July, 2023Addressing the skills shortage and preparing young people for their futures
Addressing the skills shortage and preparing young people for their futures How can we address skills shortages and prepare young people for flourishing future careers? The abrupt rise of AI automation is the latest evidence of the UK labour market undergoing a transformation not seen since the industrial revolution. This time, though, it is not […]
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13 July, 2023Former Arsenal chairman visits charity chairâs old school
Former Arsenal chairman visits charity chairâs old school It’s not often that Andrew Law the chair of Speakers for Schools goes back to school, but he did exactly that when he returned to Cheadle Hulme High School (CHHS) in April to co-host a talk with one of British football’s most influential figures David Dein. Part […]
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29 June, 2023From tick box to ticking all boxesÂ
From tick box to ticking all boxes Our response to the Education Select Committeeâs report on careers education By Dr Elnaz Kashef, Head of Research & Policy Today, the Education Select Committee publishes its report on Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG). We welcome the key points raised in the report; many of the […]
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22 June, 202375 years on â Join Speakers for Schools in celebrating the legacy of the Windrush generationÂ
75 years on â Join Speakers for Schools in celebrating the legacy of the Windrush generation National Windrush Day marks the anniversary of the arrival of MV Empire Windrush in the UK. This yearâs celebrations are particularly symbolic given that they mark 75 years since the arrival of the Windrush Generation. Overcoming great sacrifice and […]
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23 May, 2023NHS Chief Executive goes back to school to celebrate the NHSâs 75th anniversary Â
NHS Chief Executive goes back to school to celebrate the NHSâs 75th anniversary  NHS England has partnered with youth social mobility charity Speakers for Schools to celebrate the NHSâs 75th birthday in 2023. The partnership will see over 150 senior leaders and executives from across the NHS speak to young people at state secondary schools […]
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12 May, 2023Our Work Experience for All campaign makes a splash!
Our Work Experience for All campaign makes a splash! Following the spectacular launch event at Londonâs South Bank on 27th April, our Work Experience for All campaign is now LIVE! To mark the launch, 150 guests from a wide range of industries were treated to a scintillating eveningâs entertainment at WPPâs state-of-the-art offices overlooking the […]
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3 May, 2023
Educating parents and carers: the role of parents and carers in career conversations Â
Educating parents and carers: the role of parents and carers in career conversations  Elnaz Kashefpakdel and Fiona Long Parents and carers are vital partners in their childâs education; their support and involvement are crucial. In fact, their involvement actively contributes to improved outcomes for young people. This is the case generally in education attainment and […]
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28 March, 2023Meet the Speaker: Introducing Richard Murrell, Lead Director of BBC NewsÂ
Meet the Speaker: Introducing Richard Murrell, Lead Director of BBC News I can still remember the icy internal fear of âImposter syndromeâ as I stepped forward to the welcoming applause from students at St John Payne School in Chelmsford. My first talk took place in October 2014, and from that day to now, I have […]
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21 March, 2023Healthcare leaders go back to school
Healthcare leaders go back to school As part of plans to mark the NHSâs 75th birthday, more than 120 of the countryâs most senior NHS, health and care leaders are going back to school to talk to children and young people about why they should consider a career in the NHS. The initiative, which is […]
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12 January, 2023Leicester Cityâs charity arm partners with Speakers for Schools to introduce young people to future careers
Leicester Cityâs charity arm partners with Speakers for Schools to introduce young people to future careers Leicester, 20 December 2022: Social mobility charity Speakers for Schools has partnered with Leicester City Football Clubâs charitable arm, Leicester City in the Community, to introduce SEND students to the world of careers available at the football club. From […]