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Pupils delved into the dynamic world of hospitality careers last week during State Talking’s Talking Careers in Hospitality event. Hosted at The Anthologist, the team from Drake & Morgan shared an overview of the wide variety of roles within the sector. As well as hearing from members of the Management and Marketing teams, the students […]
Last week, aspiring creatives from St Thomas More College in Denton and St Monica’s High School were treated to an inspiring creative careers event at Upp B2B’s offices in Media City.  The day began with Peter Davis, Fine Artist and Creative Director at Upp B2B, who shared his journey and offered valuable advice on building […]
We’ve got something exciting brewing on the 3rd of July at The Anthologist. StateTalking is thrilled to team up with EARNT, the game-changing platform that motivates people to donate their time to great causes. Together, we’re on a mission to inspire the next generation of Manchester through a day of career advice and insights.  Kicking […]
Year 6 students at St Mary’s RC Primary School experienced an extraordinary afternoon when Veterinary Surgeon Rohin visited their classroom to share insights about his career. During the visit, pupils had the opportunity to examine real x-rays and diagnose case studies under Rohin’s expert guidance, not to mention the group enjoyed cuddling Rupert, Rohins dog! […]
Students at a Moston school learned about careers in Criminal Defence when Valentina Oldham from Reeds Solicitors came to deliver a talk in March.  Around 30 students from St Matthew’s RC High School attended the talk as part of National Careers Week events and listened to Valentina share her journey from leaving school to her […]
In a bid to inspire and educate the legal minds of tomorrow, State Talking recently hosted its first joint school event, Talking Law.  30 pupils across three GM based High Schools got the chance to hear and learn from Law industry professionals in the JMW Offices in Spinningfields, the sponsor for the event.  Throughout the […]
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Renowned Radio and TV presenter, Hattie Pearson, left a lasting impact on the young minds of Stockport’s future leaders during her recent State Talking visit to St. James Catholic High School in Cheadle Hulme. A captivated audience of Year 9 students had the opportunity to gain insight into the world of broadcasting, as Hattie shared […]
Students at a Stockport school learned about green careers when James Harries from Ricardo Energy and Environment came to deliver a talk. Sixty Year 10 students from St James Catholic High School in Cheadle Hulme listened to James speak about his work, which includes climate change measurement and climate action planning. They heard about a […]
State Talking speakers addressed girls from two Manchester high schools as part of a special event called Maths in Careers. Mary Guettel, a Manchester-based data analyst at international consultancy firm Slalom and Ita McMahon, partner in investment management at Castlefield Investments spoke to year 10s girls from Levenshulme High School and East Manchester Academy in […]
An accomplished radio broadcaster from Bolton – who was diagnosed with ADHD aged 10 – created a real buzz when he spoke to pupils at a Tameside state school. Year 9 students at St Thomas More RC College in Denton heard how Darryl Morris’s love for radio began when he was a pupil at Rivington […]