Transferable skills PSHE CAREERS

Lesson Title: Transferable Skills – Building Workplace Confidence from the Classroom (PSHE / Careers Education)
This practical KS3/KS4 PSHE or Careers lesson introduces students to transferable skills—the essential abilities they can develop in school and apply in any future job or life scenario. Through teamwork, discussion, mini tasks, and reflections, students explore what these skills look like in action and why employers value them highly.

Lesson Aims:

Define what transferable skills are and why they matter across careers

Identify key skills: communication, teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, adaptability, dependability, and time management

Reflect on which transferable skills students already use at school

Explore practical examples of how to develop these skills in a school setting

Learn how communication involves writing, speaking, listening, and presenting

Collaborate on tasks to practise leadership, empathy, and group organisation

Create and deliver a short speech on the importance of communication

Evaluate personal strengths and areas for growth in preparation for the workplace

Perfect for PSHE, Careers, or Work-Readiness lessons. Supports Gatsby Benchmarks, employability skills, and personal development.