Category: News
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23 May, 2023NHS Chief Executive goes back to school to celebrate the NHS’s 75th anniversary Â
NHS Chief Executive goes back to school to celebrate the NHS’s 75th anniversary  NHS England has partnered with youth social mobility charity Speakers for Schools to celebrate the NHS’s 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 London’s 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 evening’s entertainment at WPP’s 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 child’s 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 “Imposter syndrome” 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 NHS’s 75th birthday, more than 120 of the country’s 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 City’s charity arm partners with Speakers for Schools to introduce young people to future careers
Leicester City’s 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 Club’s charitable arm, Leicester City in the Community, to introduce SEND students to the world of careers available at the football club. From […]
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15 December, 2022Social mobility charity Speakers for Schools appoints Nick Brook as CEO
Social mobility charity Speakers for Schools appoints Nick Brook as CEO Thursday 15th December, London: Youth social mobility charity Speakers for Schools has appointed Nick Brook as Chief Executive Officer. He joins from the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) where he has been Deputy General Secretary for more than six years. Having started his […]
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25 April, 2022Latest Green Skills survey reveals that more than half of young people lack guidance on green job options at school
Latest Green Skills survey reveals that more than half of young people lack guidance on green job options at school A new survey carried out by our charity of 1,200 young people aged 15-18 who attend state secondary schools and colleges throughout the UK has revealed that more than half (57%) have not been given […]
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30 March, 2022Fumez the Engineer visits Hewens College to inspire and empower the next generation.
Fumez the Engineer visits Hewens College to inspire and empower the next generation. Well-known and respected audio producer and engineer Fumez the Engineer delivered a motivating talk to students from Years 10 and 11 at Hewens College, West London, on Wednesday 16th of March. It was a hugely memorable experience for the students who attended, […]
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10 February, 2022How 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 […]