That’s a wrap on connectED Series 1! What an amazing 3 weeks with our wonderful volunteers from Partners Group, KPMG, SEI, We Are Adaptive, Aon, Travelers and MS Amlin. In our final week, we celebrated #NationalApprenticeshipWeek talking with graduates and apprentices about their transitions from school to where they are today, discovered the power of science and technology on #InternationalDayofWomenInScience and watched a day in the life of a Ophthalmologist and Data Analyst.
Inspirational Speakers: Transition – University and Apprenticeships (10th February 2021).
This #NationalApprenticeshipWeek we spoke with apprentices and graduates from KPMG and the Lloyd’s Market. Join Miriam as she finds out how each of our volunteers transitioned from school to where they are today and what advice they would like to give students facing that decision today.
Super Speakers: The Power of Science and Technology (11th February 2021)
Join Nicola, Eve (Travelers), Farah (MS Amlin) and Jannah (KPMG) as they celebrate #InternationalWomenInScienceDay and talk about their scientific and technological powers.
A Day in the Life!
This week we join Anita from Morgan Stanley, a Data Analyst, and Mr Moley Dey, a Ophthalmologist, from Maidstone Hospital, as they talk through a day in their life.
Sign up to Series 2 of connectED below for more webinars in the Inspirational Speakers and Super Speakers series and more Day in the Life videos starting 1st March!
Posted November 5, 2025
Partners with Purpose: The Switch Charity We’re excited to share our feature on Insure TV’s Partners with Purpose series! Our CEO, Megan Hunter, discussed how The Switch collaborates with insurance companies to create meaningful opportunities for young people in Tower Hamlets. Thanks to Eden Comins and the Insure TV team, some of our students had […]
Posted May 13, 2025
The Switch is a proud, long-term supporter and provider of Work Experience for schools in Tower Hamlets. We believe every student deserves to experience a work placement and explore the careers that are open to them. The Switch continues to host students with Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and who require extra support during […]
Posted May 12, 2025
Leanne re-joined Team Switch this month, after 9 years away from our Work Experience team, she is back to support our growing offering. Find out more about Leanne: Tell us a bit about yourself? I am bubbly, outgoing and welcoming, I love coffee and chatting. I am a good listener, very understanding and accepting. Where did […]
