About us

Penny Garner

Outreach and Partnerships Manager

What made you want to work for the Inspiring Choices programme?

Facilitating opportunities for young people to find out more about progressing - in education, training, work or whatever they are thinking about their future.

What does your ideal workday look like?

A mixture of being in a school, maybe doing a one to one progression discussion with a student, and some time in the office.

What is something about yourself that you are proud of?

Doing a 400km bike ride in India to raise money for a school in Andhra Pradesh.

What do you enjoy outside of work?

Working (pottering) on my allotment - and picking vegetables I have grown.

If you could be a guest on a TV show which show would it be?

Race Across the World or The Gladiators (if I was fitter!)

What have you read or watched recently and enjoyed?

It's a while ago but One Day - both the series and the book.

What would be your ideal superpower?

To be able to transport myself to any country in the world (within 1 hour).

You’re stranded on a desert island, what is one thing you can’t live without?

Other people.

Students

Resources designed to support young people who are navigating school, further education, and higher education!

School students playing game in classroom

Parents and Carers

Resources for Parents/Carers to enable you to support young people as they make decisions about their future

Woman working with laptop and notebook

Teachers/ Practitioners

Resources for teachers/practitioners working with young people and supporting the Careers curriculum in school/college

Students in university classroom listening to lecturer.

Specific groups

Resource and information relating to specific groups and / or circumstances that may benefit from additional support.

Female careers advisor showing laptop to male student taking notes.