Symonds & Me

In this episode, I sit down with Recruitment Expert Greg Fry who shares his journey into the tech industry, practical tips for students to make their applications stand out, the skills in demand and how AI is transforming recruitment.Resources mentioned in this episode:MIT Technology ReviewTech RadarTLDR

In this episode, I sit down with Roger Walker from Experience Hampshire, who explores his love of Hampshire and how it led to the creation of the online portal known as 'Experience Hampshire', which is home to a wide range of quirky and unique experiences to enjoy across the Hampshire region.Experience Hampshire WebsitePenguin Feeding at Bird WorldSouthampton City Vaults TourHampshire Vineyard Tour and Tasting

In this episode, I sit down with some of our female learners on our Level 2 IT and Level 3 IT courses, to shine a light on how accessible the pathways into STEM are and we also discuss what could be done to encourage more women and girls to pursue careers within this exciting field. Resources to Support Young Women Pursing Careers in STEM:Girls Who CodeMillion Women MentorsYoung Women's TrustNext Tech GirlsTech She CanStemettesSTEM Learning

In this episode, I sit down with University of Bournemouth Programme Leader Festus Adedoyin, who discusses with me his role at the University, what students can expect when looking to study a degree within the Technology sector, as well as he offers advice for what students should be doing right now to prepare themselves to work in this exciting area.For more information about the courses offered in the Computing and Informatics Department, take a look at their webpage:https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/undergraduate-subject-areas/computing-informatics-courses

In this episode, I sit down with Esports Host and Caster Leyna McQuillin, where we discuss her experiences working in the Esports, what it is like to work freelance, as well as she offers some inspirational words of encouragement to those interested pursuing a career within this field.

In this episode, I sit down with Winchester Student Union's President Alexandra Wilson, where we discuss what the Student Union is, how the Student Union supports students, what she does within her role as Student Union President as well as offering encouraging advice for students looking to study at University soon.

In this episode, I sit down with Cloud and AI Specialist Maddie, where we discuss how AI is changing education, apprenticeships, as well as offering inspirational advice to encourage more women to pursue roles in STEM.

In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Davis, who is Winchester BID's District Manager, where we discuss what it takes to set Winchester up for Christmas, as well as what young people can do right now to get involved with the Winchester community.

In this episode, I sit down with former PSC Student Joe, who gives an insight into what it is like to apply and undertake an IBM Apprenticeship, as well as offers up advice on what students should be doing right now to support their Apprenticeship applications.

In this episode, I sit down with former PSC Student Abby, who gives me an insight into how she upskilled to start a career in the Marketing industry, what she gets up to within her current role, as well as discusses the benefits of studying an Apprenticeship.

In this episode, I sit down with Upper Sixth Student Harry, who discusses what he enjoys about the Vocational Courses he studies and the things he has got up to throughout his time at Peter Symonds College.

In this episode, I sit down with Lower Sixth Student Thomas , who discusses what he got up to on the Level 2 programme he completed last year and how it has helped him to confidently progress onto Level 3.