ESSEX 2020: Talent >> Forward

ESSEX 2020: Talent >> Forward – an interactive careers event for young people in Essex

Sponsored by City Fibre

Find out how your creativity and curiosity can lead to a dream career in science, technology or engineering.

This unique online, interactive careers event will give 14-25 year olds from Essex an opportunity to have honest and inspiring conversations about the current and future world of work – with industry professionals in science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics.

Click REGISTER to book your chosen session(s). You will receive Zoom link details via email once you have booked so check your email and spam folders.

SCHEDULE:

10:00am – 10:30am SESSION ONE (Professionals Playlist)

A Zoom and Facebook livestream of pre-recorded videos and presentations from industry professionals from:

LEONARDO >> NHS >> GLOBAL MARINE GROUP >> CREATIVE CO-OP.

Choose which speakers spark your imagination and tune in from your phone or laptop.

This session will be open to all via livestream and recorded for inclusion on Essex 2020 website, aimed at 14-25 year olds.

10:45am – 2:00pm SESSION TWO (Industry Q&As)

Your chance to ask questions of professionals from 4 different industries in a smaller, exclusive Zoom session. Click REGISTER to book your chosen session(s).

These sessions, intended for 14-25yr-olds, will not be recorded and streamed.

10:45 – 11:10 – Technology with Teledyne e2v

11:30 – 11:55 – Telecomms Engineering with City Fibre

12:10 – 12:35 – Games Design with Into Games

12:50 – 13:15 – Digital Business with Amazon

13:30 – 13:55 – Sustainability and Environment with Haynard Ltd

2:30 – 3:30pm SESSION THREE (Careers Roundtable)

What are the skills of the future, and what are the jobs that don’t yet exist?

A facilitated discussion and Q&A with a panel of special guests.

Aideen Sadler – City Manager (Southend), City Fibre

Rebecca Brindle – Digital Lead, Natwest

Glen Robinson – National Technology Officer, Microsoft

Karly Withers – Curriculum Manager (Animal Care & Science), South Essex College

Hayley Dixon – Deputy Director, Focal Point Gallery

Dr. Hephzi Tagoe – Research Scientist, GhScientific

Dr. Ole Kock – Product Development Manager (Space and Quantum), Teledyne e2v

This session will be open to all via livestream and recorded for inclusion on Essex 2020 website, aimed at 14-25 year olds.

This Essex 2020 event is facilitated by always possible, in collaboration with Tech East, The Careers & Enterprise Company, STEM Ambassadors and People On Work.