We Speak - Programme

Boost speaking confidence for students with top employers
Companies include Investec, Just Eat,
General Electric, Google and Wavemaker

STUDENTS: APPLY NOW
We Speak transforms the speaking confidence of young people from under-represented backgrounds by an average 44%.

We train corporate mentors to take part in a 4-week online programme where they build the speaking confidence of the students and connect them with work opportunities.

Companies we work with include Investec, Just Eat, Google, General Electric and Wavemaker.

Students can apply now: https://forms.gle/uggCG5wzrPJe9Cq39
Feedback from previous participants
"The mentors gave incredibly helpful advice and were warm and approachable. I’ve loved my time on this programme."
Student, Queen Mary University
"The We Speak programme was the best programme I had ever joined in terms of it actually helping with building confidence."
Student, University of Liverpool
"At the start, speaking made me feel anxious. Now I feel like I have something worthwhile to say. Like I should be heard."
Student, University of East London
"It was magical to see those who labelled themselves as 'shy' suddenly sparkle... The change in the students over such a short time was fantastic to see.."
Mentor, Investec
"It was simply and wonderfully structured with a super-friendly vibe. There were no aspects that I didn't enjoy and I always felt supported."
Mentor, Wavemaker
"I enjoyed seeing the students improve so much in just the space of a few weeks! Thank you for the opportunity to get involved in this brilliant programme."
Mentor, Just Eat
Students 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
Support from We Speak Facilitators
Our workshop Facilitators are university students and graduates who have taken part in the We Speak programme themselves to build confidence.

They'll work alongside you during the programme so you can help the participants find out what they're passionate about and give them supportive feedback.

The Facilitators are a really friendly group of people who are on hand to help support your conversations with our less confident students.
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 speaking confidence for students with top employers

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

Feedback from previous participants

"The mentors gave incredibly helpful advice and were warm and approachable. I’ve loved my time on this programme."

Student, Queen Mary University

"The We Speak programme was the best programme I had ever joined in terms of it actually helping with building confidence."

Student, University of Liverpool

"At the start, speaking made me feel anxious. Now I feel like I have something worthwhile to say. Like I should be heard."

Student, University of East London

"It was magical to see those who labelled themselves as 'shy' suddenly sparkle... The change in the students over such a short time was fantastic to see.."

Mentor, Investec

"It was simply and wonderfully structured with a super-friendly vibe. There were no aspects that I didn't enjoy and I always felt supported."

Mentor, Wavemaker

"I enjoyed seeing the students improve so much in just the space of a few weeks! Thank you for the opportunity to get involved in this brilliant programme."

Mentor, Just Eat

Students 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

Support from We Speak Facilitators

Our workshop Facilitators are university students and graduates who have taken part in the We Speak programme themselves to build confidence.

They'll work alongside you during the programme so you can help the participants find out what they're passionate about and give them supportive feedback.

The Facilitators are a really friendly group of people who are on hand to help support your conversations with our less confident students.

The online programme

Introduce

Discover

Interview

Practice

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