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Careers Management – 7-Lesson Careers & Personal Development Unit

Cre8tive Careers | Secondary Students | Mapped to the CDI & Skills Builder Frameworks
Help students make informed, confident decisions about their post-16 pathways with this engaging 7-lesson Careers & PSHE unit. Perfect for supporting students in Grades 9–11 (UK Year 10–11), this unit introduces key future planning topics including sixth form options, apprenticeships, and cover letter writing.
Aligned with the CDI Career Development Framework, this unit also supports Gatsby Benchmark 4.

📦 Included in This Careers Planning Bundle:
• 7 x Fully Resourced Careers Lesson Packs
• 1 x SMART Goals Assembly – “Aiming High”
• 1 x Careers in Math Poster Set
• 1 x Post-16 & University Quiz

📚 Lesson Topics:

1. Exploring Post-16 Options
2. What Are A Levels & How Can I Prepare?
3. Traineeships Explained – Pros & Cons
4. Apprenticeships Explained – Pros & Cons
5. How to Write a Strong Cover Letter
6. Understanding Working Hours for Teens (Ages 15–18)
7. Choosing a Degree & Planning Long-Term Career Goals

🧠 Each Lesson Includes:
• Fully Editable PowerPoint with video links, discussion questions & clear outcomes
• Student worksheets
• Homework activities
• Confidence checkers & assessment opportunities
• Literacy focus
• Teacher notes & activity timings

🎓 Learning Outcomes Include:
• Understand and compare post-16 education and training routes
• Build confidence in applying for traineeships, apprenticeships, or A Levels
• Learn how to structure and write a compelling cover letter
• Understand the legal working rights for young employees
• Explore career pathways, university degrees, and long-term planning

🗝️ Key Vocabulary:
Post-16 Options, A Levels, Traineeship, Apprenticeship, Cover Letter, Working Hours, Youth Employment, Degree Planning, Career Progression, Application Process, SMART Goals

This is a must-have resource for Careers Leads, High School Advisors, PSHE Coordinators, or Post-16 Transition Teams aiming to support students in navigating key career decisions with confidence.

Why not try out some of our other highly rated Secondary Careers Units:
☞ Year 7 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit
☞ Year 8 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit
☞ Year 9 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit
☞ Year 10 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit
☞ Year 11 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit
☞ Year 12 Gatsby Benchmark Finance & Careers in Context Unit
☞ Year 13 Gatsby Benchmark Finance & Careers in Context Unit

Be Ofsted and DfE PSHE 2020 ready with our resources! Product Code: C8/NEW/CA/FI