Speakers for Schools, Wales by Speakers for Schools Wales https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4 Your one-stop-shop for all things SFS-Wales! en-us 2022-03-24 14:06:50 UTC 2025-11-16 16:54:15 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/1641419565/2d2c7ff93660c9faaf06e4ee26c1fcff/SfS_UK_Logos_Wales.jpg Sign up: SfSWales https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4/wish/2112287285 Click the link to sign up to our portal or to sign in to your account.

]]> 2022-03-24 16:58:51 UTC https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4/wish/2112287285 Take a look at our great opportunities: SfSWales https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4/wish/2114110076 2022-03-25 16:22:10 UTC https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4/wish/2114110076 Facebook! SfSWales https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4/wish/2119289450 Come and follow us for news and updates. ]]> 2022-03-29 13:04:23 UTC https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4/wish/2119289450 We are now offering Assemblies SfSWales https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4/wish/2125645454 These assemblies are designed to give your young people a better understanding of what Speakers for Schools offer, how to sign up and how to apply for opportunities.  

Get in touch with Rhianydd Lewis, Education Relationship Manager for Wales on rhianydd.lewis@speakersforschools.org to discuss your needs. ]]> 2022-04-01 15:35:14 UTC https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4/wish/2125645454 Julie Timothy - Head of Engagement, Wales SfSWales https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4/wish/2128744612 julie.timothy@speakersforschools.org

I’m Julie and I am the Head of Engagement for Wales. I have previously worked in various employability related roles in the private, public and 3rd sector. I have also project managed a 3 year Contextualised Curriculum Project with CITB called Go Construct – Educate which is available to all schools in Wales on Hwb. I love eating out, most sports (mainly watching now!) walking and the outdoors.]]> 2022-04-04 14:17:22 UTC https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4/wish/2128744612 Kelly Garrigan-Cooper - Delivery Partner, Wales SfSWales https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4/wish/2130422163 kelly.garrigancooper@speakersforschools.org

Kelly is the Delivery Partner for Wales. She has worked in education for over 15 years and has a passion for empowering young people. Kelly is a self-confessed bookworm and bird-nerd.]]> 2022-04-05 10:49:00 UTC https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4/wish/2130422163 Careers Wales Partnership SfSWales https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4/wish/2139141437 2022-04-11 13:19:20 UTC https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4/wish/2139141437 Speakers for Schools Help Centre SfSWales https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4/wish/2152098790 2022-04-21 14:03:53 UTC https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4/wish/2152098790 How to create an account SfSWales https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4/wish/2152110440 2022-04-21 14:10:25 UTC https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4/wish/2152110440 How to invite a colleague to register on the portal SfSWales https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4/wish/2152111568 2022-04-21 14:11:07 UTC https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4/wish/2152111568 How to review and approve applications SfSWales https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4/wish/2152117517 2022-04-21 14:14:51 UTC https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4/wish/2152117517 How to view available opportunities SfSWales https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4/wish/2152118772 2022-04-21 14:15:39 UTC https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4/wish/2152118772 How to invite young people to register SfSWales https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4/wish/2152119693 2022-04-21 14:16:12 UTC https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4/wish/2152119693 BBC News Coverage SfSWales https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4/wish/2169593187 2022-05-04 08:37:53 UTC https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4/wish/2169593187 Past Imperfect Podcast SfSWales https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4/wish/2179166244 Can early events shape future success? 
The Times columnists Rachel Sylvester and Alice Thomson talk to outstanding people about how moments in their early lives informed their identities, careers, and drive to succeed in their podcast Past Imperfect, in association with Speakers for Schools. Previous episodes include James Dyson, Mary Portas, Lawrence Chaney and Shirley Ballas. Upcoming episodes include Ugo Monye, Minnie Driver and Tom Kerridge ]]> 2022-05-11 10:09:43 UTC https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4/wish/2179166244 For more information about our live Broadcasts visit our website SfSWales https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4/wish/2204783878 2022-05-30 15:07:30 UTC https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4/wish/2204783878 What is National Teen Book Club? SfSWales https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4/wish/2227931740 The next round of the NTBC will take place in the Autumn term.
Never heard of NTBC? Want to know more? Follow this link for more information.]]> 2022-06-22 14:39:38 UTC https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4/wish/2227931740 NTBC Schedule 2022 - 2023 SfSWales https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4/wish/2239775572 Attached are the dates for the next academic year’s book club cycles.
  
We are also keen to follow a theme for the next year and are looking to finalise that, with audience feedback! We have made a short survey and we would be really grateful if you could take the time to complete this.
 
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]]> 2022-07-08 13:40:06 UTC https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4/wish/2239775572 What is an Insight Session? SfSWales https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4/wish/2250636844 Insight Sessions are designed to inspire possibilities for young people Age 14-19yrs.

These sessions range from a few hours to a whole day and give a deep dive into an area of the business or industry. 
During these insight sessions, young people gain employability skills, learn about inspiring career paths and are introduced to the world of work. 

Students go through an application and shortlisting process. ]]> 2022-07-27 14:48:18 UTC https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4/wish/2250636844 What is Virtual Work Experience? SfSWales https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4/wish/2250653877 Virtual Work Experience Placements are multi day events, usually 3-5 days, for young people aged 14-19 which aim to widen their skills.

These placements are immersive opportunities that focus on specific career role disciplines. 
During these placements, young people will have the chance to work on team projects, gain soft skills and careers advice.

Students go through an application and shortlisting process. ]]> 2022-07-27 15:24:20 UTC https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4/wish/2250653877 Student Handbook SfSWales https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4/wish/2254144186 2022-08-03 13:16:59 UTC https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4/wish/2254144186 Hayley Boulton - Regional Engagement Manager for Wales SfSWales https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4/wish/2347042714 Hayley.Boulton@speakersforschools.org

I’m Hayley and I am the Regional Engagement Manager for Wales. I am eager to support Welsh businesses to create amazing opportunities and experiences to help inspire and upskill our young people.
I am a fan all things arts and crafts, darts and reading.]]> 2022-10-19 13:41:35 UTC https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4/wish/2347042714 What is a Discovery Workshop? SfSWales https://padlet.com/SfSWales/7nhhzvozew1vy4g4/wish/2360586012
A Discovery Workshop is a 1-2 hour session which enables live employer interaction with large groups of young people, aged 16-19, virtually within a classroom setting or whole year groups.

Open to students at FE colleges across Wales, employers will deliver a variety of light touch content about their organisation, sector, career pathways, job roles and hot topics – including presentations, video content, panel discussions, virtual workplace tour, Q&A sessions.

These sessions can only be booked by an educator or college and are not open to direct applications from students. 

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