Speakers for Schools Summer Work Experience Opportunities
There is still time to apply for some exciting opportunities this summer.
Please find a couple of eye-catching flyers attached for you and your students to browse highlighting some of our VIRTUAL INSIGHT SESSIONS and DISCOVERY WORKSHOPS coming up this summer to help students with their knowledge and skills of various sectors and hear first-hand about some exciting careers.
For instance, students who thought construction was just a load of bricks maybe interested in discovering that there is much more to a career in construction including architecture, design, technology, project management, engineering, business, and finance. Click here and they will discover There is a career in construction for everyone | Speakers for Schools
There are also lots of national Virtual Insight Sessions on our website and teachers can find all our Discovery Workshops also on a dedicated website page. You can book a Discovery Workshop for a group of 5 or more students using this online form.
You may also like to visit our live broadcasts schedule. Live broadcasts are a great way for students to hear directly from leading figures from a range of industries, and have the opportunity to ask questions via a moderated Q&A. Please feel free to share with your staff and students! Please note that you have to register your students in advance.
UPCOMING TALKS
DATE | SPEAKER | INFO |
Tuesday 5th July 10-10:45am | Predict 22 talk- Future of Flying. Siobhan Fitzpatrick, Chief Digital & Marketing Officer, Virgin Atlantic
For KS3-5/S1-6 | Are you interested in aviation? Perhaps you are interested in learning more about airlines and how they work. Join us for a broadcast with Siobhan to find out how the industry has changed the way it uses technology over time and what her predictions are for the future of flying! Click here to register |
Wednesday 6th July 10:15-10:50am | Olivia Pinkney, Chief Constable, Hampshire Constabulary
For KS3-5/S1-6 | Are you interested in a career in the police? Would you like to know what it’s like to be a Chief Constable? Watch our broadcast with Olivia Pinkney to learn about her insights into working in the police, and what the future of the role could look like for you. Click here to register |
Friday 8th July 2-2:45pm | Creative Careers Summer festival broadcast with Richard Waterworth, General Manager, TikTok UK
For KS3-5/S1-6 | Join us for a broadcast with the General Manager of TikTok EU! Find out about Richard’s career journey and why creativity matters. Richard is excited to answer your questions during the student Q&A session. If you would like to register your students please email [email protected] and the number of students you would like to attend. |
Monday 11th July 10-10:45am | Jasmine Dotiwala, Broadcaster, Producer, Director and Columnist
For KS4-5/S4-6 | Jasmine has over 25 years of experience as a Head of department, manager, broadcaster, producer, director and columnist at brands like Netflix UK, Media Trust, Channel 4 News, MTV and more. In this talk, Jasmine will discuss her work and career journey in the media industry. Jasmine is excited to receive your questions and answer queries about working in the media. Click here to register |
Tuesday 19th July 2-2:45pm | Austin Daboh, Executive Vice President, Atlantic Records UK
For KS4-5/S4-6 | Details TBC Click here to register |
HOW TO JOIN THE LIVE BROADCASTS
- Join 10 minutes before the broadcast to be ready
- You can join without needing an account – Watch how here
- Watch pre-recorded broadcasts from our library here. Are your students passionate about helping people and having a positive impact on society? Watch Fiona Carragher, Director of Research and Influencing, Alzheimer’s Society, discuss her role in the charity and the influential work that they do. Or Sasha Morgan, Director, Social Mobility Commission, talk about how the arts are an important tool to allow young people to unlock their potential.
- We have added a page dedicated to Penguin Talks here.
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It would really help if you could spare two minutes to complete our National Speakers for Schools Educators Survey which will help inform the student opportunities that we offer next academic year. Thank you in advance.
Please see our help centre for useful information or come back to me if you have any further questions.
Best wishes
Stephanie
