Introducing… Stephen Clarke of Cherwell College
Richard Rosser chats to Stephen Clarke, Principal of Cherwell College, about how the last 18 months have been for the education sector and about skills for the next generation.
Stephen is a former British Diplomat and First Secretary for the UK Government responsible for education and social development in Southern Africa, Eastern Europe, South Caucasus and Central Asia. He also acted as a policy analyst on Education Skills and Conflict Resolution for intergovernmental relations. Stephen also has extensive experience on advising businesses and NGOs on democracy, education and human rights issues.
Stephen holds a BA (Hons) in Politics and Sociology from the University of Southampton and is a member of Mensa, The Leaders Council, Institute of Directors (Oxfordshire committee), Royal Overseas League, Oxford Union, University Club, OxLEP (Business sub-group) and a former member of World Bank Supervisory Board and Regional Development Agencies.
Stephen is passionate about educating young adults, who are the innovators, advocates and future leaders of change for a better world.
In Oxfordshire he is concerned about the long-term affects of unemployment amongst young adults.
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