Careers & Career Progression – Full Unit (Careers Education / Personal Development)
Careers & Career Progression – Full Unit (Careers Education / Personal Development)
7+ Lesson Bundle • Workbooklet • Quiz • Editable Resources
A practical and engaging careers unit designed to help students understand the breadth of modern career pathways and how to plan for future progression. Students explore real-world industries, alternative routes into employment, personal strengths, and the mindset needed for long-term success.
Perfect for Careers Education, Personal Development, tutor time, or drop-down/aspiration days.
💼 What’s Included
A fully editable, ready-to-teach unit featuring:
1. Careers in Advertising & Branding
Students investigate creative, strategic and digital roles within the advertising world and how brands communicate.
2. Careers in Hospitality
Explores customer-facing roles, management pathways, global opportunities and the skills needed in this thriving sector.
3. Charity Sector & NGO Careers
Introduces roles focused on social impact, fundraising, advocacy, community support and international development.
4. Non-University Routes Into Careers
Covers apprenticeships, T-levels, traineeships, internships and industry-led pathways.
5. Portfolio Careers & Side Hustles
Teaches students about flexible, multi-income lifestyles, freelancing and modern working models.
6. Self-Motivation & Career Progression
Focuses on resilience, goal-setting, habits and behaviours that support long-term growth.
7. What Career Suits My Personality?
A reflective lesson helping students assess their traits, interests and strengths to match potential careers.
8. End-of-Unit Quiz
Ideal for retrieval practice and assessing understanding.
📘 Student Workbooklet
A structured booklet full of activities, scenarios, reflection tasks and career planning challenges.
✨ Key Skills Developed
Career exploration & labour market awareness
Self-reflection and personality-based planning
Understanding progression pathways
Knowledge of non-university routes
Employability skills & motivation
Creative and critical thinking
📂 Format
Fully editable PowerPoint lessons
Printable / editable student workbooklet
Quiz (interactive & printable formats)
Teacher guidance + optional extension tasks
💡 Perfect For
Careers lessons & guidance programmes
Personal Development
Tutor time / advisory sessions
Drop-down or aspiration days
Y9–Y11 careers exploration
