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Influence NextGen
Meet the Future
THE FACES OF TOMORROW
Our programme consists of informal presentations and talks given by ‘young’ Old Chigwellians and has been going from strength to strength. Discussions followed by question-and-answer sessions focus on issues such as starting out in their chosen careers, university, first jobs, changes of plan; in short, advice to their younger selves.
Such advice is invaluable to our students who are deciding upon their future career paths.
In the past couple of years we were delighted to welcome many OCs speaking on a range of interesting topics and careers including: Poppy Bradley (OC 2012-2019) spoke about her PHD journey and her research project designing new medicines; Sophie Strong (OC 2007-2009) promoted the qualities and actions required to succed, together with support on cocmpleting applications and personal statements; Billy Wells (OC 2000-2011) talked about the foreign exchange and the importance of embracing and using your failures positively, Harry Benjamin (OC 2005-2015) on radio broadcasting and sports reporting, Meera Ragha (OC 2001-2008) on a career as a Financial Regulatory lawyer, to name just a few.
If you would like to take part in the ‘Meet the Future’ programme, please contact the Department of Philanthropy.
This venture is named after the Old Chigwellian Sir Bernard Williams who was one of the most famous British philosophers of the late 20th century. The Williams Project is a fortnightly speaker society for all pupils from 11-18 and staff, on just about every subject. This project provides opportunities for all at Chigwell School to broaden and deepen their intellectual life outside the classroom and in an informal environment.Many Old Chigwellians have been amongst the speakers over the years, including Richard Barham talking on the business of football, Sir David Pepper (OC 1959-1966), former Director of the intelligence agency GCHQ, who gave an authoritative talk on the effect of the internet and the digital revolution on the work of the intelligence services, Tim Collins (OC 1975-1982), former MP and Shadow Secretary of State for Education, discussed the business of political lobbying, Tomas Cvrcek (OC 1993-1995) who spoke on the joys and burdens of freedom, and Dr Charlie Laderman (OC 1994-2005) discussed American Power and the president.
If you wish to be a speaker for The Williams Project, please contact the Department of Philanthropy.
We are pleased to offer those Chigwellians starting higher education an opportunity to link up with an Old Chigwellian at their chosen institution. These individuals are already studying there and are very happy to discuss their experiences and provide advice and insight. You can contact them directly via social media channels prior to the start of the academic year, during your first term and beyond.
We would like to broaden the range of institutions represented so if your institution is not listed, please contact the Department of Philanthropy.