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F4S’s Scotland Volunteer of the Month: Confidence Staveley 🏅 February’s spotlight is on Confidence Staveley—a global cybersecurity leader, bestselling author of #APISecurityforWhiteHatHackers, and founder of CyberSafe Foundation & MerkleFence. Featured in the World Economic Forum Global Cybersecurity Outlook, Confidence is passionate about bridging the cyber skills gap. She shared her inspiring journey and valuable insights to help students navigate careers in cybersecurity. Thank you, Confidence, for empowering the next generation of cyber professionals! Want to inspire future leaders? Sign up to volunteer here: https://lnkd.in/ejE5NBwC #Cybersecurity #STEM #Volunteering #FutureSkills

Virtual Assembly: Branding, Content Creation & Sustainability in the Digital Age! 🌍 Join us for an exciting virtual assembly featuring Himanshi Thakur and Dasari Lavanya two dynamic professionals passionate about branding, content creation, and making a positive impact in today’s digital world. 🔹Himanshi Thakur is a Master’s student specializing in Branding & Marketing, with a background in Journalism and Mass Communication. She focuses on building sustainable brand strategies that foster meaningful engagement and long-term impact. 🔹 Dasari Lavanya is a freelance content writer, social media strategist, and passionate author, using the power of storytelling to inspire change and promote sustainable practices through digital platforms. What to Expect: ✨ Discover how branding and marketing can drive sustainability and social impact. ✨ Learn how storytelling and content creation can be used to raise awareness about global issues. ✨ Explore how businesses and individuals can adopt more ethical and sustainable digital practices. ✨ Gain inspiration from Himanshi and Lavanya’s journeys, from journalism to branding and from writing to social impact. Who Should Attend? Students, young professionals, and anyone interested in how marketing, social media, and content creation can contribute to a more sustainable future. Whether you’re passionate about branding, ethical storytelling, or social responsibility, this session will provide valuable insights and career inspiration. Register Now! https://lnkd.in/djvXwiYT Don’t miss this chance to learn from Himanshi Thakur and Lavanya Dasari, and explore how digital storytelling and branding can create a more sustainable and responsible world! #FutureOfWork #InspiringStudents #careersguidence #careers

Future-Ready Careers: Marketing & Networking Join us for an exciting virtual assembly featuring Sarthak Vani, a dynamic marketing professional and University of Leeds student with 7+ years of experience in crafting impactful campaigns and driving professional growth. 🔹 Educational Insights & Career Growth Sarthak will share how his academic journey has shaped his marketing career, blending theory with real-world experience to stay ahead in the fast-paced, tech-driven industry. 🔹 What You’ll Learn: ✨ How marketing is evolving in the digital age ✨ The power of networking for career success ✨ Strategies to develop future-ready skills in a competitive landscape 💡 Who Should Attend? Students, young professionals, and aspiring marketers eager to explore career opportunities in marketing and learn how to thrive in an ever-changing professional world. 📅 Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights and level up your career! Would Like Sarthak Vani to speak to your students? Book him for a 1:1 mentoring session now! https://lnkd.in/eM9wXy8w #FutureOfWork #MarketingCareers #Networking #CareerGrowth

🌟 As we wrap up #NationalCareersWeek, we’re excited to share the inspiring journey of Kimberley McDonald, Associate Director within Group Treasury at Macquarie Group Group. We asked Kimberley to tell us about her career journey and the advice she’d share with you all, and here’s what she said 👇🏼 🏦 Kimberley is an Associate Director within Group Treasury at Macquarie, a global financial services organisation headquartered in Sydney. Kimberley works in the London office, as part of the Business and Balance Sheet Team. The team looks at capital, liquidity and funding forecasting and assessing liquidity requirements of new product business proposals along with partnering with the business units to ensure optimal use of the balance sheet. 📚 Her career path began with studying mathematics at the University of Reading, followed by a graduate scheme at PwC where she completed her ACA qualification. Kimberley’s career took shape during the 2008 financial crisis when she worked on the Lehman Brothers administration, which led her to pursue a career in Financial Services. In 2010, she joined Morgan Stanley in the Corporate Treasury department, specialising in Liquidity Risk. After over a decade of experience, she moved to her current position at Macquarie in 2021. Throughout her career, Kimberley has navigated through some of the most challenging market stresses, including Brexit, Covid, and the gas crisis that followed the Russian invasion of Ukraine. 🗣️When asked about the best career advice she’s ever received, Kimberley shared a powerful lesson from Carla Harris: “The biggest decisions about your career are made when you are not in the room.” She stresses how important it is to build strong relationships and find sponsors who can speak on your behalf when you're not there. It’s about having people who can vouch for your capabilities and help influence key decisions in your career. 👱♀️ As a passionate advocate for our programme Maths4Girls and a proud Maths graduate, Kimberley encourages students, especially young women, to embrace Maths and STEM subjects, as they equip you with critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a versatile knowledge base that is highly valued in various industries. By pursuing these fields, you can break barriers, challenge stereotypes, and contribute to innovative solutions in our ever-evolving world. Her message was clear: “Stay curious, stay determined, and don’t be afraid to aim high.” 🩵 We want to thank Kimberley and all the amazing volunteers who have taken the time to share their journeys with us this week. 🔗 If this has inspired you to share your journey, you can become a volunteer here: https://lnkd.in/ejE5NBwC 🔗 If you are an educator & would like to have one of our amazing volunteers you’ve met this week, in your classroom, you can sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gY5R6CuG #NationalCareersWeek #CareerStories #VolunteerSpotlight #F4SCareers

🎉 Student Spotlight: Ivy Trudy Muthoni, MBCS's Journey to Success 🎉 For #NationalCareersWeek, we're proud to highlight Ivy, one of the inspiring students who is making waves! 🌟 Ivy’s journey started with the belief that "you can't be what you can't see." As a university ambassador for F4S, Ivy aims to inspire students from disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue degrees in STEM. She knows firsthand how important it is for secondary school students to hear stories of overcoming challenges and achieving success, and she’s committed to being the role model that shows them that anything is possible. 💪 One of Ivy’s accomplishments is landing an internship at OakNorth, an incredible opportunity made possible through F4S. She attributes her success to her strong communication skills and confidence, which were highlighted in her feedback from the interviewers. 🙌 Ivy’s story is proof that with determination, support, and the right opportunities, dreams can become a reality. 🌟 🔗 Want to introduce your students to inspiring professionals like Krina? Sign up today and give your students the opportunity to learn directly from industry experts: https://lnkd.in/gY5R6CuG #NationalCareersWeek #STEMSuccess #StudentSpotlight #Inspiration #FutureLeaders #NationalCareersWeek #CareerStories #VolunteerSpotlight #F4SCareers

🌏 Better Food, Better Learning, Better Planet. Nourishing the Planet: Careers in Food Science and Sustainability 📅 Date: March 20th, 2025 ⏰ Time: 10:30GMT Join us for an innovative virtual assembly designed to inspire both students and teachers to explore impactful careers at the intersection of food science and environmental responsibility. Our speaker, Motolani Sobanwa-Fasanya, Ph.D, MIFST – a development technologist and sustainability advocate – will share her expertise in creating eco-conscious food solutions, optimising resource use, and reducing environmental footprints. With over a decade of professional experience, Dr. Sobanwa-Fasanya will provide invaluable insights into how careers in food science, sustainable innovation, and carbon reduction can positively shape the future of our planet. Register Now: https://lnkd.in/e2nrVSuA Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how you can contribute to building a greener, more sustainable world through your career choices. Secure your spot and be part of the change! #NourishingThePlanet #FoodScience #Sustainability #GreenCareers #SustainableInnovation #EcoFriendly #FutureLeaders #STEM #CareerInspiration

At the intersection of science and business, we explored Scotland’s Sustainability Landscape through the lens of the Strategy Director at Simply Blue Group. This extraordinarily insightful virtual assembly saw Christoph generously addressing a multitude of questions – from explaining #ESG and #COPEvents to discussing #TidalEnergy, #Aquaculture, and the crucial role of management knowledge for engineers. His insights shed light on the evolving skills required for the future of #sustainability. Thank you to our esteemed speaker, Christoph Harwood for helping shape a more insightful conversation on Sustainable Futures. Watch the video below to see the inspiring moment when Christoph urged students to #GoForIt – encouraging them to get involved and secure an upper hand in today’s competitive workforce by volunteering in sustainability initiatives. More students need access to such influential and engaging encounters to help shape their futures! To invite key industry leaders to your classrooms: https://lnkd.in/eF_rSWyF #SustainableFutures #Innovation #ScienceAndBusiness #FutureSkills #Volunteering #GreenCareers #Leadership #STEM Sherry Coutu CBE Colin Adams DYW Scotland The Scottish Government Fatimah B.

🚀 Behind the Scenes with an F4S University Ambassador – Meet Sina Najafi! 🎓 What’s it like to step into the role of a speaker and inspire students about the future of tech? Sina Najafi, an MSc Artificial Intelligence student studying at University of East London, takes us behind the scenes of his experience as a University Ambassador. In this video, he shares how he prepares to engage students, structures his thoughts, and builds confidence before a session. He also gives us insight into what happens before and after a Virtual Assembly—how he reflects on the experience, what he’s learned, and why he believes sharing knowledge is such a powerful tool for both students and speakers alike. For anyone considering getting involved in mentoring or public speaking, Sina’s journey highlights how rewarding it can be to inspire the next generation while growing personally and professionally. 📺 Watch now to see his experience in action! 🔗 If you’d like to share your career journey and inspire students, sign up to become an F4S volunteer here: https://lnkd.in/ejE5NBwC #NCW2025 #UniversityAmbassador #AI #FutureOfTech #Mentorship #InspiringTheNextGeneration #F4S

As part of our #NationalCareersWeek celebrations, we had the privilege of interviewing one of our highest rated volunteers, Krina Solanki, a talented Software Developer at Goldman Sachs. She shared her unique career journey and offered invaluable insights for students exploring their career options. 💻 A Day in the Life: Krina works as a full-stack developer, spending her days coding in Java and React. While Java allows her to dive into core backend logic and data management, React lets her express her creative side by designing user-facing elements. 🎓 Her Career Journey: Krina took a unique path into tech through a degree apprenticeship with Goldman Sachs and Queen Mary University of London. Balancing work and study over four years, she gained practical experience while completing her degree. This blend of learning and real-world application helped her build a strong foundation and smoothly transition into a full-time role at Goldman Sachs. 💡 The Best Career Advice Received: Krina shared a memorable piece of advice: “Content is king and relationships are queen.” She highlighted how mastering your skillset (content) and building strong relationships (relationships) can combine to create a fulfilling career. 🚀 Advice for Students: Krina encourages students to keep an open mind when exploring career options. She reflected on how her initial perceptions of software development evolved, showing her that coding isn't just about sitting behind a screen—it's about problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration. She emphasises exploring opportunities thoroughly and not judging roles by their surface descriptions. We’re so grateful to Krina for sharing her story and helping us inspire the next generation of talent. Stay tuned for more volunteer stories throughout #NationalCareersWeek! 🔗 Want to introduce your students to inspiring professionals like Krina? Sign up today and give your students the opportunity to learn directly from industry experts: https://lnkd.in/gY5R6CuG #NationalCareersWeek #CareerStories #InspireTheFuture #VolunteerSpotlight #F4SCareers

🌱 Calling all teachers! Do you have students aged 11-16 who are curious about the environment and interested in a future in sustainability? We’re excited to invite you and your students to an inspiring virtual assembly featuring Annto Ferrah Muthu Johnson, a passionate sustainability professional and MSc graduate from Aston University. 💡 What Your Students Will Gain: This session will dive into the vital world of sustainability, environmental protection, and creating a greener future. ·      Students will learn how sustainability addresses global challenges like climate change, pollution, and resource depletion. ·      They’ll hear Annto’s story, from their early interests to a passion in sustainability. ·      They’ll gain insights into the essential skills and strategies needed to thrive in this impactful and fast-growing field. 🌟 Why This Matters for Your Students: ·      The global sustainability market is expected to reach $60+ billion by 2030, creating countless opportunities for skilled professionals. ·      Over 24 million green jobs are expected to be created globally in the next decade, making sustainability one of the most in-demand career fields. ·      With climate change accelerating, now is the perfect time to inspire your students to explore this critical and rewarding industry.  Secure your spot today! 📅 Friday, 14th March 2025 ⏰ 11:30 – 12:00 📍 Online 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dkb_w-8k #Sustainability #GreenFuture #STEMEducation #FutureCareers #Schools