Vocational Qualifications Careers Lesson

World of Work Explored – 7-Lesson Careers & Life Skills Unit

World of Work Explored – 7-Lesson Careers & Life Skills Unit Cre8tive Careers | Grades 9–11 | Future-Ready Education for Teens Prepare your students for the ever-changing workforce with this fully resourced 7-lesson Careers & PSHE unit that explores essential career concepts including vocational pathways, self-employment, credit scores, LinkedIn networking, and the future of work. This engaging unit is aligned to both the CDI Career Development Framework and Skills Builder Framework, helping your school meet Gatsby Benchmark 4 with ease. 📦 What’s Included: • 7 x Careers + Employability Lesson Packs • 1 x Assembly: “How Has COVID Changed the World?” • 1 x Set of 8 STEM Careers Posters • 1 x Self-Esteem Card Sort Activity • 1 x Careers in Film Escape Room 🔍 Lesson Topics: 1. Exploring Vocational Qualifications 2. Understanding Credit Scores 3. Confidentiality in the Workplace (including Whistleblowing) 4. The Importance of Networking + LinkedIn 5. Entrepreneurialism & Self-Employment as a Career Option 6. Time Management & Organizational Skills 7. Future Jobs and a Changing Workforce 💡 Each Lesson Includes: • 1 Fully Editable PowerPoint Presentation • Video Clips + Reflection Questions • Student Worksheet(s) & Literacy Focus • Homework Assignment • Confidence Checker & Learning Outcomes • Assessment Opportunity + Teacher Notes • All activities timed for a full 1-hour lesson 🎯 Learning Outcomes: • Understand the role and value of vocational qualifications • Explain the impact and importance of a credit score • Explore workplace ethics around confidentiality and whistleblowing • Develop online/offline networking skills using platforms like LinkedIn • Weigh the pros and cons of self-employment vs traditional work • Practice time management and prioritization techniques • Analyze how the future of work is evolving due to technology and global change 🗝️ Keywords: Careers Curriculum, Life Skills, Self Employment, Vocational Education, Teen Finance, Credit Score, LinkedIn for Students, Future Careers, Entrepreneurial Mindset, Time Management, Confidentiality, Changing Workforce Great for Career Advisors, Life Skills Instructors, Advisory Programs, and Secondary PSHE Leads—this unit is ready to deliver high-impact career education your students will remember. **Why not try out some of our other highly rated Secondary Careers Units:** ☞ [Year 7 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit ](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-careers-unit-gatsby-benchmark-standards-12220690) ☞ [Year 8 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit ](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/careers-and-gatsby-benchmarks-cdi-unit-12256205) ☞ [Year 9 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit ](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/cre8tive-careers-year-9-unit-cdi-gatsby-benchmarks-12304111) ☞ [Year 10 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit ](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-careers-unit-gatsby-benchmark-standards-12220690) ☞ [Year 11 Gatsby Benchmark Careers in Context Unit ](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-11-careers-unit-12168193) ☞ [Year 12 Gatsby Benchmark Finance & Careers in Context Unit ](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/y12-cre8tive-careers-unit-12306381) ☞ [Year 13 Gatsby Benchmark Finance & Careers in Context Unit ](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/y13-cre8tive-careers-unit-cdi-gatsby-benchmark-12306383) Be Ofsted and DfE PSHE ready with our resources! Product Code: C8/NEW/CA/FI