Skills, Work & The Future – Careers Education Unit (KS3–KS4)
Prepare students for the rapidly changing world of work with this dynamic and forward-thinking Careers Unit. Designed to develop essential workplace skills and future awareness, this unit explores the impact of AI, digital literacy, career planning, and labor market trends.
📦 What’s Included:
• 7 x Fully Resourced Lesson PowerPoints
• 7 x Homework Assignments
• 7 x Confidence Checker Assessments
• 1 x Team-Based Careers & STEM Quiz
📘 Lesson Topics Covered:
- The Importance of Attendance in School and the Workplace
- How Artificial Intelligence Will Impact Future Careers
- Choosing the Right Post-16 Pathway
- Understanding the Gatsby Benchmarks (for Students)
- What is Work? Defining Jobs, Careers & Motivation
- Digital Skills for the Modern Workplace
- What is LMI (Labor Market Information) & How to Use It
🧠Learning Objectives:
Students will:
• Understand the importance of strong attendance habits and punctuality
• Explore how AI and automation are transforming industries
• Learn how to plan a personal career pathway using SMART goals
• Break down the Gatsby Benchmarks and how they support career development
• Identify the motivations behind work and the concept of meaningful employment
• Build digital awareness and evaluate digital tools used in education and employment
• Use LMI (Labor Market Information) to make informed future decisions
🧰 Each Lesson Includes:
• Fully Editable PowerPoint
• Confidence Checker Exit Slips
• Teacher Notes on Key Slides
• Challenging and Engaging Task Variety
• Embedded Video Links & Research Prompts
• Aligned with DfE Careers Statutory Guidance, PSHE Association Themes & Gatsby Benchmarks
🔑 Key Vocabulary:
Attendance, Punctuality, Algorithm, AI, Upskilling, T-Levels, NEET, Digital Literacy, Metaverse, Gatsby Benchmarks, LMI, Economic Inactivity, Vacancy Rates, Career Values
We sell Complete Careers Units - Take a look at some of them here:
⇨ CAREERS KS3 UNIT
⇨ Careers, Employability Skills + Enterprise Unit
⇨ Careers and Gatsby Benchmarks Quizzes
⇨ Post 16 Options and Careers Lesson
⇨ Careers and Employment Activities and Cardsorts
⇨ Skills and Qualities Careers Quiz
⇨ Careers - Writing a Personal Statement
⇨ Careers - Student Workbook
⇨ Careers - Interview Preparation Lesson
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