During National Careers Week Speakers for Schools have arranged a programme of interactive, live broadcast, presented by a host of different speakers, including:
- Business entrepreneur
- TV presenting and crime
- Nursing
- Talent and Diversity Advisor
- Marketing
- Writer and Activist
- Leaders in Sport
- Veterinary Science
- Talent Acquisition at Burberry
- Publishing
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DATE |
SPEAKER |
INFO |
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Mon 1st March 10-11am |
Andrew Bernard, Director, National Careers Week & Director,
Innovative Enterprise for KS 4-5/ S4-6 |
This week is National Careers Week (1st-6th March) and we are
delighted to welcome Andrew ‘Bernie’ Bernard, a TEDx Speaker, Director of
Innovative Enterprise and National Careers Week, Entrepreneur and Fellow of
Professional Speaking Association. Bernie has, since 2006, worked with
schools, businesses, charities, universities and colleges to help over
145,000 young people Bring the Future to Life through enterprise and careers
workshops. Bernie will be sharing his story about becoming an accidental
entrepreneur and will be answering your questions. |
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Mon 1st March 2-3pm |
Nick Ross, Broadcaster and Former Crimewatch Presenter for KS 4-5/
S4-6 |
Nick was for many years one of Britain’s most-trusted broadcasters and
is now a writer, non-executive director, conference moderator and campaigner
for community safety and evidence-based public policy. He became a household
name in the UK launching breakfast TV, Watchdog and Crimewatch. He has
written and directed award-winning documentaries. He retired from full-time
broadcasting in 2010 to focus on conferences and voluntary work but still
contributes to radio and TV. Nick will be speaking about his career journey,
crime and is looking forward to answering your questions. |
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Mon 1st March 5-6pm |
Experience Nursing Patrick Nyarumbu, Director of Strategy, People and Partnerships,
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust for KS 4-5/ S4-6 |
Speakers for Schools are delighted to welcome Executive Director of Strategy, People & Partnerships, Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Patrick Nyarumbu for an Experience Nursing Broadcast. Students will have the opportunity to hear from Patrick on their career to date, the skills and qualities needed for a career in Nursing as well as submit their own questions for Patrick. |
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Tues 2nd March 2-3pm |
Pavita Cooper, Founder, More Difference for KS 4-5/ S4-6 |
Pavita is the founder of More Difference, a talent and career insight
business that works with organisations and individuals to accelerate talent,
Pavita is recognised as a leading talent and diversity expert; she has over
25 years’ experience as an executive talent leader across a range of
multi-sector global blue-chip organisations, including Shell, Barclays and
Lloyds Banking Group. Pavita has acted as an advisor to CEOs, executive teams
and business leaders across sectors that include financial services, energy,
consumer, professional services and luxury goods. Pavita will speaking about
her career journey and is looking forward to answering your questions. |
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Tues 2nd March 5-6pm |
Ella d'Amato, Chief Commercial & Partner Officer, Not on the High
Street for KS3-5/ S1-6 |
Join us for a broadcast with Ella d’Amato, Chief Commercial &
Marketing Officer, Not on the High Street. Ella was previously the CEO of
Drum and is now responsible for making Not on the High Street the most
attractive place to work, partner with and buy from. Ella will be talking
about what makes a great product and will be providing advice for those who
are interested in pursuing a career in marketing. |
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Wed 3rd March 10-11am |
Kajal Odedra, UK Director, Change.org KS3-5/ S1-6 |
We are going to be joined by Kajal Odedra, a writer and activist, with
over 13 years experience in the campaigns sector. As Executive Director for
Change.org UK, the largest petition platform, she has grown the platform to
over 19 million users in the UK. After identifying a diversity problem in the
UK campaigns sector she founded the People of Colour in Campaigns network.
She is on the board for Save The Children UK and Ada's List. Kajal will be
sharing her career journey and highlights and is looking forward to answering
your questions. |
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Wed 3rd March 5-6pm |
Jimmy Worrall, Founder and CEO, Leaders in Sport for KS 4-5/ S4-6 |
Join us for a live Broadcast with James Worrall, Founder and CEO of
Leaders in Sport, a London based internationally focused conference, training
and intelligence service for industry leaders in sport. Prior to starting
Leaders James held various senior roles in sport with ENIC (owners of
Vicenza, Basel, AEK Athens, Slavia Prague), Bristol City FC and the Football
Association. James will be sharing his experiences with Leaders in Sport and
discussing the importance of networking and building relationships. |
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Thurs 4th March 2-3pm |
Mandisa Greene, President, Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons for
KS3/ S1 - 3 |
Join us here for a broadcast with Mandisa Greene, President of the
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. She started her career working in a
small animal practice in Scotland but moved to the West Midlands where she
has worked both in general and emergency small animal practice. Mandisa is
passionate about increasing diversity in Veterinary Medicine. Mandisa has
worked for Harper Adams University as a lecturer in Veterinary Sciences
educating both students and qualified veterinary nurses. Mandisa will be
presenting on her journey to becoming President of RCVS and will be answering
your questions about veterinary science and medicine. |
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Thurs 4th March 5-6pm |
Nalan Dodgson, Director of Talent Acquisition, Burberry for KS 4-5/
S4-6 |
We are looking forward to welcoming Nalan Dodgson, Director of Talent
Acquisition at Burberry. Before working at Burberry, Nalan was the Resourcing
Manager at Harrods. Nalan will be sharing insights into her career and will
be providing advice on how to stand out during the recruitment process. |
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Fri 5th March 10-11am |
Katie Vanneck Smith, Co-Founder and Publisher, Tortoise Media for KS 4-5/ S4-6 |
We are looking forward to hosting a broadcast with Katie Vanneck-Smith,
Co-founder and Publisher at Tortoise. Katie was President of The Wall Street
Journal & Dow Jones , where she led the company to over 3m subscribers.
She has previously worked at the Telegraph Media Group and The Times, where,
as Chief Marketing Officer, she was the architect of the newspaper’s early
move to paid digital subscriptions. She created the UK’s first news
membership brand, Times+. She was named Pioneer of the Year at the British
Media Awards. Katie will be sharing her pathway to success and reflecting on
what she has learnt during her career. Katie will also be answering your
questions. |