Classlist CX Podcast with Helen Wright, Managing Director of 923 Jobs

Prior to having children and setting up 923 Jobs, Helen spent a decade working as a broadcast journalist for the BBC and ITV, then 18 months running my own media training company. I have a degree in History from Durham University, and a Diploma in Journalism from Cardiff University.

In Today’s Episode You Will Learn:

1. Why Helen set up 923 Jobs  in the first place and her vision for her company in the future.
2. How Helen sees the skills developed by school community builders transferring to employment?
3. How community builders can build their reputation and personal networks to open up new career opportunities?
4. Post Covid, how does Helen see the job market for parents wanting to work 923?
5. What new skills does Helen forecast will be in demand on the short term horizon?

Helen’s favourite books and favourite podcast:

• Why I'm no longer talking to white people about race: By Reni Eddo-Lodge
• The Circle: By Dave Eggers
• The Thursday Murder Club, By Richard Osman
• Spinning Plates, with Sophie Ellis-Bextor