Skills, Work & The Future – Careers Education Unit
Skills, Work & The Future – Careers Education Unit (KS3–KS4)
Prepare students for the rapidly changing world of work with this dynamic and forward-thinking Careers Unit. Designed to develop essential workplace skills and future awareness, this unit explores the impact of AI, digital literacy, career planning, and labor market trends.
📦 What’s Included:
• 7 x Fully Resourced Lesson PowerPoints
• 7 x Homework Assignments
• 7 x Confidence Checker Assessments
• 1 x Team-Based Careers & STEM Quiz
📘 Lesson Topics Covered:
1. The Importance of Attendance in School and the Workplace
2. How Artificial Intelligence Will Impact Future Careers
3. Choosing the Right Post-16 Pathway
4. Understanding the Gatsby Benchmarks (for Students)
5. What is Work? Defining Jobs, Careers & Motivation
6. Digital Skills for the Modern Workplace
7. What is LMI (Labor Market Information) & How to Use It
🧠 Learning Objectives:
Students will:
• Understand the importance of strong attendance habits and punctuality
• Explore how AI and automation are transforming industries
• Learn how to plan a personal career pathway using SMART goals
• Break down the Gatsby Benchmarks and how they support career development
• Identify the motivations behind work and the concept of meaningful employment
• Build digital awareness and evaluate digital tools used in education and employment
• Use LMI (Labor Market Information) to make informed future decisions
🧰 Each Lesson Includes:
• Fully Editable PowerPoint
• Confidence Checker Exit Slips
• Teacher Notes on Key Slides
• Challenging and Engaging Task Variety
• Embedded Video Links & Research Prompts
• Aligned with DfE Careers Statutory Guidance, PSHE Association Themes & Gatsby Benchmarks
🔑 Key Vocabulary:
Attendance, Punctuality, Algorithm, AI, Upskilling, T-Levels, NEET, Digital Literacy, Metaverse, Gatsby Benchmarks, LMI, Economic Inactivity, Vacancy Rates, Career Values
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⇨ [Careers, Employability Skills + Enterprise Unit ](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-11-careers-unit-12168193)
⇨ [Careers and Gatsby Benchmarks Quizzes ](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/careers-and-gatsby-benchmark-12148009)
⇨ [Post 16 Options and Careers Lesson](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/post-16-options-careers-12167356)
⇨ [Careers and Employment Activities and Cardsorts ](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/careers-and-employment-12110887)
⇨ [Skills and Qualities Careers Quiz ](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/skills-and-qualities-careers-quiz-12148001)
⇨ [Careers - Writing a Personal Statement](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/careers-personal-statements-12168159)
⇨ [Careers - Student Workbook](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/careers-work-book-gatsby-benchmarks-12167891)
⇨ [Careers - Interview Preparation Lesson ](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/interview-preparation-careers-12168169)
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