INDUSTRY INSIGHT
SPEAKER HUB

Young people rarely get direct access to professionals who can share honest stories, real-world experience and practical insight. Your voice, your journey, and your energy help bridge the gap between “I’m not sure if I can do this” and “I can see myself there.”

This page brings together everything you need to deliver a brilliant Industry Insight session – structure, guidance, examples and resources to help you feel confident and prepared.

Industry Insights are high-energy, hands-on sessions where young people explore career pathways, discover new possibilities, and build skills that genuinely shape their future.

Sessions

Industry Insight sessions are 60–90 minutes of interactive, in-person experience that give young people a close-up look at real careers, real challenges and real journeys. These sessions prioritise storytelling, hands-on activities, and honest conversations that make professional pathways feel accessible.

Sessions typically include:

A short introduction to your role, career journey and day-to-day work
A practical task linked to your industry
Space for questions, discussion and reflection

This isn’t a presentation-heavy session. Young people respond best to simple stories, hands-on tasks, and honest conversation.

Professionals from every sector are welcome – whether your career route has been linear or unexpected, your insight helps young people understand the world of work in a meaningful way.

90%

of young people say hearing directly from professionals boosts their confidence.

Industry Insights turn uncertainty into ambition by giving young people real stories and experiences.

3 in 4

speakers say the experience strengthened their confidence and communication skills.

Industry Insights grow adults too, supporting personal and professional development.

85%

of participants say hands-on activities help them learn better than lectures.

Interactive, practical tasks bring industries to life and make unfamiliar sectors feel accessible and engaging.

1 in 2

young people met a professional from an industry they’d never encountered before.

Industry Insights open doors, especially for those without access to networks.

REAL EXAMPLES

Our Industry Insight speakers come from a wide range of sectors, from finance and coaching to branding, digital media, healthcare and business and many more. Here are a few recent examples:

Jamie Dunning – First Impressions & Networking
Jamie delivered a confidence-boosting session focused on first impressions, personal branding and real networking practice.
“Jamie made networking feel fun instead of scary.”

Katie Kendall – Financial Wellbeing
Katie led an engaging budgeting workshop that helped young people understand money skills through simple, practical activities.
“I finally understand budgeting, it actually clicked!”

RSM UK – Workplace Visit
Young people visited RSM for a behind-the-scenes look at careers in accounting and finance, with team-led activities and Q&A sessions.
“I didn’t know jobs like this existed. Now I can see myself working somewhere like this.”

These examples show how different professions can create powerful, memorable learning moments.

94%

would return after seeing their impact on young people.

NEXT STEPS

To help you feel confident and supported, we’ve created a simple set of resources to guide your planning. These tools will help you shape your activity, structure your session, and understand what to expect on the day. More are coming soon, but you can start preparing right away using the Crib Sheet and support from our Youth Engagement Team.

Here’s what’s available to you:

Session Crib Sheet – A clear outline of the session structure, what to include, timing guidance, and top tips for engagement.

Planning Checklist – Everything you need to send beforehand, including your session outline, activity plan, and any materials you need.

Example Activities – Ideas based on past sessions to help you create something interactive, practical and fun.

If you’d like support shaping your session or want to talk through ideas, our team is here to help.

Get the conversation started:

📩 Poppy: poppy@youthleads.uk | 📩 Fatima: fatima@youthleads.uk

We’ll work with you to build an engaging, meaningful session that reflects your strengths and inspires young people.

I arrived thinking I’d be teaching – but I left feeling inspired by the young people. Their questions, ideas and energy reminded me why I love what I do.

– Industry Insight Speaker

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