Upcoming Live Broadcasts- Free from Speakers for Schools
Here is the upcoming live broadcasts schedule. We have added some talks for International Women’s Day and National Careers Week.
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.
UPCOMING TALKS
| DATE | SPEAKER | INFO |
| Thursday 27th January 2-3pm | Grayson Perry CBE, Artist
For KS4-5/S4-6 |
We are delighted to be hosting a broadcast by Grayson Perry CBE. Grayson is one of Britain’s best-known contemporary artists. He works mainly in ceramics, enjoys dressing as a transvestite and during lockdown, presented several series of a programme called Grayson’s Art Club on Channel 4.
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| Wednesday 2nd February 10-10:45am | Jonathan Foster, Chief Fire Officer, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
For KS3-5/S1-6 |
Are you interested in working for the Fire Service? Join us for a broadcast with Jonathan Foster to find out about his inspirational journey to becoming Chief Fire Officer for North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service. Jonathan will be sharing some of his main life lessons and he is looking forward to answering your questions.
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| Friday 11th February 10-10:45am | Alessandra Bellini, Chief Customer Officer, Tesco & President, Advertising Association
For KS4-5/S4-6
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Ever wonder what a Chief Customer Officer does day to day? How do you maintain a brand’s image, globally? How do you take on the challenge of working in a large organisation? Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from Tesco’s Chief Customer Officer.
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| Monday 28th February 2-2:45pm | Mathew Dunn, CFO, ASOS
For KS4-5/S4-6 |
More details to be announced
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| Wednesday 2nd March 2-2:45pm | Jasmine Whitbread, Chair, Travis Perkins
For KS4-5/S4-6 |
More details to be announced
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| Tuesday 8th March 10-10:45am | International Women’s Day Broadcast: CeCe Sammy, Vocal Coach & TV Presenter
For KS3-5/S1-6 |
More details to be announced
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| Tuesday 8th March 2-2:45pm | International Women’s Day Broadcast: Ella d’Amato, Managing Director, Investment and CMO, True & Former Chief Commercial & Marketing Officer, Not on the High Street
For KS3-5/S1-6 |
More details to be announced
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| Wednesday 9th March 10-10:45am | National Careers Week Broadcast: Hospitality with Joanna Kurowska, Managing Director for UK and Ireland, InterContinental Hotels Group
For KS3-5/S1-6 |
More details to be announced
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| Wednesday 9th March 2-2:45pm | National Careers Week Broadcast: Entrepreneurship and Growth Mindset with Oliver Duffy-Lee, Founder, Launch Pad Academy
For KS3-5/S1-6 |
How do you train a growth mindset? How can having a growth mindset help me at school and in my future career? Join us for a broadcast with Entrepreneur Oliver Duffy-Lee to have your questions about Growth Mindset answered and to find out some of the skills you need to be an Entrepreneur!
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| Thursday 10th March 10-10:45am | National Careers Week Broadcast: Careers in Law with Chris Daw, Queen’s Counsel (Barrister) at Lincoln House Chambers and Millennium Chambers, author and broadcaster
For KS3-5/S1-6 |
Are you interested in a career in Law? Join us for a broadcast with one of the country’s leading Lawyers, Chris Daw QC to find out what a lawyer does and the different types of lawyer you could become.
Click here to register |
National Apprenticeship Week (7th-13th February 2022) aims to highlight the exceptional work being done by employers and apprentices across the country. The annual week-long celebration of apprenticeships will showcase how apprenticeships can help individuals of all ages and all backgrounds to develop the skills and knowledge required for a rewarding career.
Speakers for Schools Experience programme has thousands of opportunities available to your students to discover which apprenticeship might be right for them. A few examples of the amazing employers and opportunities on offer:
- United Utilities – How to kick start your career with a United Utilities Apprenticeship
- Willmott Dixon – Future Leaders and Careers in the Construction Sector:
- British Army-Do you play an instrument and are passionate about all things musical? Then this insight session is for you
- British Army-Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a part of the Army Medical Services? Then this insight session is for you
- Amey– Can you design and build a sustainable railway?
- Morgan Sindall Group National Apprenticeship Week Series – University vs Apprenticeships: Question Time
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. We have just added a page dedicated to Penguin Talks here.
From all of us at Speakers for Schools, we hope you enjoy the live broadcasts programme!