PEF Lecture Series - Skills for Success

Sir Mike Rake, Chairman of BT Group and Chairman of the UK Commission for Skills, will be delivering a PEF hosted lecture focused on helping young people to succeed in a globalised world, on 11 November 2008.

Taking place at Ashurst LLP, the lecture will be followed by a panel discussion, and will include a contribution from young people helped by Fairbridge, one of PEF’s portfolio charities.

Timing

6.00pm for 6.30pm, Tuesday 11 November 2008 Followed by a drinks reception at 8.00pm

Venue

Ashurst London, Broadwalk House, Appold Street

Speakers

Chair: Richard Reeves, Director , Demos Keynote Speakers: Sir Michael Rake, Chairman of BT Group, and Chairman of the UK Commission for Employment and Skills

Panel

  • Jon Coles, Acting Director General for Schools, Department for Children, School and Families;
  • Andy Powell, Chief Executive, Edge;
  • Richard Wainer, Head of Education and Skills, CBI.
  • A young person who has been helped by Fairbridge, one of PEF’s portfolio charities (tbc)