We Speak - Programme

Boost your speaking confidence
with a top employer
Companies include Wavemaker, Investec, Just Eat,
General Electric and Google

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Sign up now for the We Speak Employment programme! You'll develop your speaking confidence and get a mentor from a top employer like Wavemaker, Investec, Just Eat, Google or General Electric.

The next programme starts in November and you'll take part in live online sessions once a week for 4 weeks. Participants receive a Certificate of Achievement. It's a friendly and relaxed environment so perfect if you feel less confident speaking.

Limited places available. Apply now (2-3 minutes): https://bit.ly/4eG3hhU We'll email to let you know if you've been given a place. Applications will shut when the places run out.
Get a mentor from a top employer
Benefits for students

1
Build essential communication skills
2
Personalised advice from top employer
3
Get feedback on job interviews
4
Receive Certificate of Achievement
Feedback from previous participants
“I’m able to talk more freely. I haven’t got the sound of fear in my voice. Plus I am more comfortable talking to people I don’t know."
Student, City and Islington College
“It felt really uplifting.
It was lovely to speak to all of the different mentors and get to know them. I feel much more confident."
Student, LaSwap Sixth Form College
"I have really enjoyed the workshops and feel so much more assured about public speaking. I feel able to speak in class comfortably."
Student, University of East London
Support from university students

Our workshop Facilitators are university students and graduates who have been through the same journey as you building their confidence.

They'll introduce you to your employer mentors, help you find out what you're passionate about and give you supportive feedback.

The Facilitators are a really friendly group of people who can share their tips and advice, and answer any questions you have.
The online programme

1
Introduce
You'll meet your Mentors for the first time and take part in interactive exercises to develop speaking confidence.
2
Discover
The Mentors will lead conversations with you to explore your ideas and
develop communication skills for the workplace.
3
Interview
This week is all about interview practice, with your Mentors giving you personalised feedback on your interview skills.
4
Practice
The programme wraps up with some presentation practice, with supportive feedback from Mentors to help build confidence.

Boost your speaking confidencewith a top employer

Companies include Wavemaker, Investec, Just Eat,General Electric and Google

Sign up now for the We Speak Employment programme! You'll develop your speaking confidence and get a mentor from a top employer like Wavemaker, Investec, Just Eat, Google or General Electric.

Get a mentor from a top employer

Benefits for students

Build essential communication skills

Personalised advice from top employer

Get feedback on job interviews

Receive Certificate of Achievement

Feedback from previous participants

“I’m able to talk more freely. I haven’t got the sound of fear in my voice. Plus I am more comfortable talking to people I don’t know."

Student, City and Islington College

“It felt really uplifting. It was lovely to speak to all of the different mentors and get to know them. I feel much more confident."

"I have really enjoyed the workshops and feel so much more assured about public speaking. I feel able to speak in class comfortably."

Student, University of East London

Support from university students

Our workshop Facilitators are university students and graduates who have been through the same journey as you building their confidence.

They'll introduce you to your employer mentors, help you find out what you're passionate about and give you supportive feedback.

The Facilitators are a really friendly group of people who can share their tips and advice, and answer any questions you have.

The online programme

Introduce

Discover

Interview

Practice

Boost your speaking confidence
with a top employer

Companies include Wavemaker, Investec, Just Eat,
General Electric and Google

“It felt really uplifting.
It was lovely to speak to all of the different mentors and get to know them. I feel much more confident."