Careers and Future Planning - Your Future, Your Way

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• PSHE
• Careers
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)
• Upper Secondary (Key Stage 4)
• Further Education (Key Stage 5)
• BTEC, GCSE

Introduction

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CAREERS AND

FUTURE PLANNING

Welcome to the lesson!

What is the one word or phrase that describes your biggest question mark about your future?

A starter word cloud - the students don't have to copy the image ones!!

Even if they do, it would still generate discussion.

• By the end of this session you will have learned about various career/educational pathways open to you.

• You will know what your next step is going to be in realising the future you want.

Lesson Objectives

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Who am I and what do I value?

1

Teamwork

2

Problem Solving

3

Creativity

4

High Salary

5

Helping Others

6

Flexible Hours

A poll activity to help focus ideas amongst the group.

FINDING YOUR PATH

University

Full-time academic study after age 18, usually for three years or more, to get a Bachelor's Degree (like a BA or BSc). You focus heavily on theory and subjects you love.

Why?

This is the path for you if you love deep study, enjoy exams/essays, and want a student lifestyle. It's great for careers like teaching, research, and medicine.

information slides.. Click on the oversized Hotspots for more detail!

FINDING YOUR PATH

Degree Apprenticeship

A real full-time job (starting at age 18) where you earn a salary and spend about 80% of your time working and 20% studying towards a full university degree, with no tuition fees.

Why?

This is the path for you if you want to earn money immediately, learn best by doing the job, and end up with a degree AND years of work experience (often with a job waiting for you).

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FINDING YOUR PATH

T Levels - the Technical Route

T-Levels are 2-year courses (like 3 A-Levels) that are 80% classroom-based and 20% work placement (45 days). They focus on technical skills for specific careers (like Digital, Health, or Construction).

Why?

This is the path for you if you know the industry you want to work in and prefer practical, hands-on learning over just exams. They lead straight to a job, an apprenticeship, or university.

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FINDING YOUR PATH

Employment

Starting a job or training scheme right out of school or college (at 16 or 18) that doesn't involve a degree. This can include Level 2 or 3 Apprenticeships or other entry-level roles.

Why?

This is the path for you if you are ready to work now, want to learn practical skills on the job, and don't feel university is the right fit. It's a fast track into the working world.

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Fill in the blanks

1. This is a full-time academic route, usually for three years or more, resulting in a Bachelor's Degree. It's best for those who love deep study and theory: University 🎓

2. This is a full-time paid job where you spend 80% of your time working and 20% studying towards a free university degree (Level 6 or 7): Degree Apprenticeship 💼

3. This route includes T-Levels, which are 2-year courses with an extensive 45-day work placement that are great for hands-on, technical skills: Further Education/T-Levels 🛠️

4. This pathway involves leaving full-time education to immediately start a job, or a lower-level apprenticeship, allowing you to gain work experience and a wage straight away: Direct Employment💰

academic

University

free

Degree Apprenticeship

45-day work placement

Further Education/T-Levels

wage

Direct Employment

paid

voluntary

Fill in the blanks activity, afl for last few informative slides.

Which path suits you?

1

T-Levels

2

Employment

3

Degree Apprenticeship

4

Degree

5

Not sure

A poll activity to help focus ideas..... Even the not sures can't escape! UISe this as a springboard for full class discussion.

Investigate the route you are considering! Nothing is set in stone so take the opportunity to explore and learn more.

Think about:

• Which path are you interested in?

• What do you need to do next?

• Who can help you?

Be prepared to feedback on what you have found

Research Activity

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Research activity - use the spinner if you like to ask for feedback!

How important do you think it is to have an 'AI proof' job?

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Very

2

Somewhat

3

Not important

This should provide lots of inspiration for class discussion.

Which sectors are currently in high demand in the UK?

A

Agriculture

B

Retail

C

Technology

D

Healthcare

A couple of quiz slides here - you could easily expand these if you wish - why not try the AI Tools?

Which role earns significantly in technology?

A

Data Scientist

B

Games Tester

C

Online helpdesk operator

D

Software Developer

Based on today, what is ONE specific thing you will research or action this week?

e.g. research T-Level in a career you are interested in, look up a degree apprenticeship, speak to careers adviser.

Use this open question to create some positive next steps, wherever your learners may be!

How confident do you feel about your next step now?

Hopefully there should be lots of happy emojis in this poll.

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