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How being proactive got Alfred hired
12 contacts in 45 minutes – how being proactive got Alfred Ajani the job, and national attention
Employability skills research and trends
Stay up-to-date on employability skills and the future of jobs with Barclays LifeSkills research, reports and trends. Discover more here.
Virtual Work Experience: An educator’s experience
Read Lin’s story about how she used our interactive video tool to prepare her students for work experience.
Fledglink app top tips
Fledglink is a free app designed to help young people with careers advice and employment. Learn how to create a stand out profile and make the most out of its features.
5 myths about the working world…and the reality I’ve found
5 myths Miles heard about working, and the reality he found early in his career.
Borrowing money
Borrowing money is sometimes a necessity. Help young care leavers understand the benefits and risks of borrowing money with this tailored activity.
5 reasons why you should share your skills online
Hear from Digitalme about the impact of having a Champions Digital Badge
Embedding employability across the curriculum
It’s a fast-moving world for students, and it’s crucial that educators remain up to date on what external help there is out there to open up the world of work to students – and LifeSkills can help.
Financial risks
Provide insight about everyday personal finance risks such as renting a flat or applying for a credit card.
Ways to save money
Discover how to help young people who have experienced care to reduce spending and live independently. Click here to access this tailored activity.
Know your skills
Make yourself aware of the skills you possess by looking at how you already use them to overcome life’s little challenges
Salaries and payslips
A knowledge of salary and payslips is the first step to better managed finances. Read how to introduce young care leavers to minimum and living wage here.
Introducing insurance
The world of insurances can be scary for young care leavers. Introduce them to insurance benefits, terms and concepts with this tailored activity.
Choosing and managing your bank accounts
Various are the elements to consider when choosing and managing a bank account. Discover how to provide guidance to young care leavers here.
Financial fraud, scams and identity theft
Introduce young care leavers to the different types of financial fraud and scams. Help them understand how to protect themselves with this activity.
Paying rent, bills and other expenses
Rents, bills and expenses are financial aspects to manage on a daily basis. Click here and find out how to help young care leavers prioritise payments.
How to be a cut above the rest in a competitive job market
This blog considers the challenges of a competitive job market and explores how learners can stand our to employers when applying for jobs.
4 goals to set in the new year
4 goals to set yourself that will get you where you want to be by the end of the year
Help your young people make the right choices
64% of young people think they need help making decisions. Here’s how you can help them
BITC Scotland: Cultivating a culture of enterprise amongst young people
Hear from BITC Scotland about the positive impact business engagement in schools can have.