Working with schools
Over the past few years, I’ve spent a lot of time in schools supporting the next generation of project and delivery managers. I fell into this job – most of us do – and I’d like to help change that.
I’ve worked with over 750 students across primary, secondary, and specialist schools and colleges, delivering talks, hands-on challenges and supporting mock interviews. If you're in South Yorkshire, I’d be happy to visit in person or I can join remotely if you're further afield.
Primary schools: I run sessions for Years 4 to 6, combining a short talk with an age-appropriate challenge. I share presentation materials in advance and bring everything needed if visiting in person.
Secondary schools: I’ve supported students from Years 7 to 11 through mentoring, talks, workshops, mock interviews and design challenges. As with primary sessions, I share presentation materials in advance and bring everything needed if visiting in person.
Specialist schools and colleges: I’ve had the pleasure of working with children outside mainstream education for many years. I tailor each session to the school’s needs, from ‘Guess my job’ activities to mock interviews and beyond.
If you’d like me to speak at your school, get in touch.
Kind words from schools
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“Jon has worked with us for the last three years supporting us with our annual ‘Careers Week.’ His well thought out, carefully planned and fun presentations take the children on an awe-inspiring journey through the world of business. I’m pretty sure we’ll be seeing some future entrepreneurs in the future! A true gem!”
Michelle Hutchinson, Assistant Head
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"Jon has supported us at Forge Valley for several years and is a pleasure to work with. He’s great at motivating and encouraging our pupils and has been involved in the Big Challenge, careers talks, setting projects for pupils and is always the first to ask us about out mock interview dates!"
Sarah Brown, Careers Leader
Forge Valley Secondary School -
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“We are enormously grateful to Jon, as all of our learners have enjoyed these experiences, as they’ve enabled and encouraged them to think about their skill set, strengths and interests in relation to careers. Jon has motivated them to have higher aspirations for themselves and their future, regardless of the barriers they may face.”
Erika Mariella-Worrall, Careers Leader
Sheaf Training College
