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Social action toolkit
Build a comprehensive social action programme and support young people to access enriching experiences that build transferable skills for work.
Exploring personal strengths for employment lesson
Help students understand that sensible career choices lie where their strengths, interests and personality meet.
Bridging the gap between school and work
How businesses can work with LifeSkills to give students the skills they need.
University finances
Help young care leavers understand the financial aspects of going to university, from types of university financial support to future repayments.
Putting enterprise skills into action
Develop enterprise skills through real life examples and practise putting skills into action by responding to real world briefs.
Barclays partners with the Government to transform opportunities for young people
Barclays has announced its commitment to helping transform young people’s employability skills education.
Developing a lifelong learning mindset
This blog aims to promote the benefits of developing a lifelong mindset for the future and offers educators suggestions for discussion it with their learners.
How do you feel about maths?
Help adult learners to build their confidence with maths and numbers with this free learning module from LifeSkills.
5 musts for running a cracking careers day
Donna Mason, Careers Development Manager shares her top tips on running a successful careers day.
Supporting young people’s mental health & wellbeing for successful futures
Find advice on supporting students’ mental health in order to help them succeed
Baroness Brady’s top tips on how to get ahead
Baroness Karren Brady, regular judge on BBC1’s The Apprentice and Chair of the LifeSkills Advisory Council, discusses her top tips for young people on being enterprising and putting their best foot forward for the future.
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.
How to champion financial education to young people
Discover how you can develop financially capable young people.
Skills for work for a more sustainable future podcasts
Hear from a panel of experts who share insights around the skills required for the changing job landscape, and tips of how educators can help prepare their students.
The Virtual Interview Practice tool: An educator’s experience
Find out how the ‘interview practice tool’ can help your students feel confident in an interview situation.
Inclusivity and diversity
Teach your students about the importance of inclusivity and diversity at work with case studies – covering gender, disability, LGBTQ+ and more…
Budgeting and planning for the future
Budgeting is crucial for planning the future effectively. Use this tailored activity and introduce young care leavers to how to do a personal budget.