Horsham students inspired by co-founder of educational charity

A top employability expert was welcomed back to a Horsham college to inspire students in their final year.
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Lauren Monk, who is co-founder and head of operations at educational charity ‘Working Options in Education’, took part in a question and answer session at Collyer’s via Zoom.

Lauren modestly charted her successful career journey, offering candid advice about how students can compete in the future and develop strong resilience strategies.

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She also answered questions – from the students currently studying in the college’s employability programme – on teamwork, personal branding, coping in difficult times, role models, a day in the life running an educational charity, and her plans for the future.

Lauren Monk, co-founder and head of operations at Working Options in Education, during her visit to Collyer's last year SUS-210125-154017001Lauren Monk, co-founder and head of operations at Working Options in Education, during her visit to Collyer's last year SUS-210125-154017001
Lauren Monk, co-founder and head of operations at Working Options in Education, during her visit to Collyer's last year SUS-210125-154017001

Collyer’s Deputy Principal Steve Martell, who teaches the employability course, said: “It was incredibly generous of Lauren to accept our invitation and give up so much of her valuable time.

“Lauren and the brilliant Working Options in Education charity have given our students superb support over the past four years. We are colossally grateful to Lauren and her team for inspiring our students to meet their potential in the workplace.”

The Working Options in Education charity’s aim is to help young people to aim high and fulfil their potential, offering free delivery to schools, colleges and online through well-established links with employers. The charity offer young people multiple interactions with employers including expert insight from industry, skills workshops, online content, access to industry events, work experience and placements.

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Lauren Monk said: “Collyer’s are ahead of the game and the employability work Steve and the team are doing with the students in this area is outstanding.”

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