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Careers Service

Meet the CEO of Teach First

Date: 29 October 2012Time: 5:00 PM

Finishes: 29 October 2012Time: 7:00 PM

Venue: Russell Square: College BuildingsRoom: Khalili Lecture Theatre

Type of Event: Presentation

Series: SOAS Speaker Series

What do you do if you are passionate about education and want to change the world? How do you overcome the many obstacles in your way?

Come to the KLT at 5pm on Monday to meet with the CEO of Teach First and a panel of social entrepreneurs who have been inspired to set up educational charities and social enterprises.

Speakers include:

  • Brett Wigdortz, CEO of Teach First
  • Catriona Maclay - Director of The Hackney Pirates
  • John Rendell - founder of PEAS (Promoting Equality in African Schools)

Hear their stories and be inspired!

Maybe you want to join Teach First after you graduate? Maybe you want to set up your own social enterprise? At the end of the talk, find out about funding available through SOAS Hub to set up your own start-up social venture.

  • 5 – 6pm         Panel presentation and discussion
  • 6 – 7pm         Drinks and networking

No need to sign up - just come along on the day.

Organiser: SOAS Careers Service

Contact email: careers@soas.ac.uk

Contact Tel: 020 7898 4115