Join BCS and Speakers for Schools are coming together to bring you an event focused on delivering work experience within IT
Speakers
Laura Morris
Agenda
10:00 - Event Start
- Welcome & Introduction
- Introduction to BCS
- Introduction to Speakers for Schools
- How to deliver valuable work experience
- How to deliver within a corporate structure
- Why Work Experience Matters to young people and why Work Experience in the IT and Tech sector is important
- Hear from an employer - Qinetiq
- How to advocate for work experience within your organisation
- Q&A
11:00 - Event Finish
Synopsis
The purpose of this event will bring you insight, expertise and practical takeaways around providing work experience opportunities. During this session we will also hear from an employer who is an advocate for IT Work Experience within their organisation.
Speaker Biography
Laura Morris
Laura Morris is a Business Development Manager at the UK's leading social mobility charity, Speakers for Schools. Laura creates impactful partnerships with employers to support their CSR and ESG goals. Laura is passionate about social mobility and youth engagement and focuses on creating meaningful work experience opportunities that help young people thrive. She has collaborated with major organisations including Equifax and Boots, driving initiatives that bridge the gap between education and the world of work.
Our events are for adults aged 16 years and over.
BCS is a membership organisation. If you enjoy this event, please consider joining BCS. You’ll be very welcome. You’ll receive access to many exclusive career development tools, an introduction to a thriving professional community and also help us Make IT Good For Society. Join BCS today
This event is brought to you by:
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
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