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Empower your learners with the essential qualities employers are really looking for. This ready-to-use lesson plan and set of engaging classroom posters help young people understand, explore and begin building the foundational qualities that underpin long-term career success. Why start here? More so than CVs and job-specific skills, employers look for people with reliability, enthusiasm, self-motivation, resilience, and emotional intelligence. These personal qualities are the rock-solid base of the Skills Pyramid – and developing them early makes all the difference. Support Your Students to: Build qualities that employers rank above qualifications Reflect on real-life examples and personal strengths Feel seen, capable, and career-ready – even before they choose a path What’s Included: A fully planned, engaging lesson introducing the 7 essential qualities needed in every workplace Printable and display-friendly classroom posters (A4 & A3) to reinforce key messages Discussion prompts and activities designed to build confidence, awareness, and real-life connections Ideal for KS3, KS4 or Post-16 careers, PSHE or tutor time No prep, low effort… just print & go Sparks conversation about AI, automation, and the human edge Links directly to Gatsby Benchmarks 2, 3 & 4 and PSHE career readiness goals Works as an intro to deeper lessons using the Skills Pyramid framework __ Ideal for: PSHE / Careers education Form time or tutor group World of Work Week or National Careers Week Drop-down days or transition activities

Skills Pyramid: A FREE Must-Have Guide for Parents & Teachers! I’ve created a no-nonsense guide to help young people prepare for the future of work and know the skills to thrive in a digital world driven by AI, automation, and constant change. After a decade of teaching and nearly as long leading miFuture, I’ve seen first hand what employers truly value: qualities that make someone adaptable, reliable, and ready to take on any challenge. It’s the soft skills that turn potential into real success and the digital and AI literacy that’s essential in today’s workplace. In a world of AI, automation, and constant change, these qualities and skills are more important- and in-demand- than ever. It’s obvious that we need a fresh approach. In this short read, I’ll introduce you to the Skills Pyramid- a straightforward but powerful framework that shows how foundational qualities are the building blocks for all skill development.

What makes us irreplaceable in an AI-powered world? Start the conversation around future-ready skills in a way that’s light, engaging, and thought provoking. This wordsearch introduces the superpowers employers actually want; like empathy, problem-solving, and digital literacy. Perfect as a starter activity, form time filler, or PSHE warm-up, this worksheet sparks reflection while easing students into the real-world conversation: what makes us irreplaceable in an AI-powered world? Included: 1-page printable PDF wordsearch 1-page printable PDF wordsearch answer sheet 14 key terms including: AI literacy, empathy, creativity, resilience, collaboration Starter prompt to encourage discussion: “Which quality do YOU think matters most in the workplace of the future?” __ No prep, low effort… just print & go Sparks conversation about AI, automation, and the human edge Links directly to Gatsby Benchmarks 2, 3 & 4 and PSHE career readiness goals Works as an intro to deeper lessons using the Skills Pyramid framework __ Ideal for: PSHE / Careers education Form time or tutor group World of Work Week or National Careers Week Drop-down days or transition activities

Start conversations about essential workplace skills with this light, engaging crossword activity. This crossword introduces the key qualities and soft skills, the real-world skills that young people need to thrive in a digitally-enabled, AI-powered, fast-changing world of work. Perfect as a starter activity, form time filler, or PSHE warm-up, this worksheet sparks reflection while easing students into the real-world conversation: what makes us irreplaceable in an AI-powered world? Included: 1-page printable PDF Crossword 1-page printable PDF starter prompt for self-reflection and discussion 1-page printable PDF Crossword answer sheet __ No prep, low effort… just print & go Sparks conversation about AI, automation, and the human edge Links directly to Gatsby Benchmarks 2, 3 & 4 and PSHE career readiness goals Works as an intro to deeper lessons using the Skills Pyramid framework __ Ideal for: PSHE / Careers education Form time or tutor group World of Work Week or National Careers Week Drop-down days or transition activities Please leave a review for others to find us!

What AI Literacy IS v What AI Literacy ISNT AI Literacy is rapidly becoming the most in-demand skill in the workplace, with both LinkedIn and the World Economic Forum identifying it as the fastest-growing competency for career success. Discussion starter: AI’s already woven into so many industries, and it’s reshaping traditional job roles while helping us with repetitive and creative tasks. When young people get familiar with AI and start using it, they’re setting themselves up to take full advantage of it in their careers. How can parents & teachers help? Encourage curiosity about AI and automation. (Have a go at tools) Show how AI is used in everyday life and in the workplace. (Demystify it) Whether they realise it yet or not, they will be working with AI in some way. Get the free eBook to learn more about the qualities and skills needed for the future of work /teaching-resource/skills-pyramid-a-must-have-guide-for-teachers-13231162

What makes us irreplaceable in an AI-powered world? Start the conversation around future-ready skills in a way that’s light, engaging, and thought provoking. This terminology matcher introduces the superpowers employers actually want; like empathy, problem-solving, and digital literacy. Perfect as a starter activity, form time filler, or PSHE warm-up, this worksheet sparks reflection while easing students into the real-world conversation: what makes us irreplaceable in an AI-powered world? Included: 1-page printable PDF word matcher 1-page printable PDF word matcher answer sheet 14 key terms including: AI literacy, empathy, creativity, resilience, collaboration Starter prompt to encourage discussion: “Can you describe the qualities and soft skills that matter most in the workplace of the future?” __ No prep, low effort… just print & go Sparks conversation about AI, automation, and the human edge Links directly to Gatsby Benchmarks 2, 3 & 4 and PSHE career readiness goals Works as an intro to deeper lessons using the Skills Pyramid framework __ Ideal for: PSHE / Careers education Form time or tutor group World of Work Week or National Careers Week Drop-down days or transition activities

Prepare your learners for the future of work with Skill Bursts with a free online platform of 5-minute gamified micro-lessons. This first module, Qualities Employers Want, help your young people build the 7 core qualities that employers value most: Reliable Enthusiastic Self-Motivated Honest Resilient Collaborative Emotional Intelligence Why use Skill Bursts? Free, ready-to-use micro-lessons Designed for tutor time, PSHE, enrichment, and careers sessions No prep required, just share the link and let learners complete online Reflection toolkit included for teachers and learners Co-designed with employers to match workplace needs How to use it: Share the link with your learners (works on mobile or desktop). Set one microlesson per week (each takes just 5 minutes). Use the free Reflection Toolkit to track learner progress and spark discussion. What’s included in this resource: Link to the free Skill Bursts module Teacher Resource Pack (PDF) with quick-start guide and reflection tools Guidance on how to use in class or for independent learning Perfect for: Tutor time starters Careers lessons Employability or enrichment programmes NEET and post-16 learners Start pre-skilling your learners today… it’s free and takes just 5 minutes. Access Skill Bursts here:http://bit.ly/3JH7qYD