Search results for ‘Key Skills’
Zena’s story – one mum’s LifeSkills experience
Parenting blogger Zena tells us how LifeSkills helped her son prepare for work.
How to successfully face your fears
Failure, embarrassment, rejection. If we can make them a big thing in our lives we can also unmake them. Here’s how...
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.
Mind the gap – making the leap from school to work
How can you help your child bridge the tricky gap between education and employment?
How to kick-start a career in music
PA Jeannie Johnstone tells us all about her work in music festival marketing and how she landed her dream job.
How not to make an April Fool of yourself in your first week of work
New job? Exciting! (And maybe nerve-wracking). Steer clear of potential awkward moments with these tips
Supporting young people’s mental health & wellbeing for successful futures
Find advice on supporting students’ mental health in order to help them succeed
Using numbers in hobbies and sports
These activities explore the value of maths and how it’s useful in everyone’s daily life, not just for school. They show pupils how they use maths in hobbies and sports.
5 tips on the STAR interview technique
Read our 5 tips on how to use the STAR method technique including answers from other young people to help succeed at your interview and getting into work.
How to champion financial education to young people
Discover how you can develop financially capable young people.
Questions to ask at an interview
Ask the right questions to make a great impression and get the information you need at your next big interview.
Why young people will redefine leadership
Discover how fresh ideas and innovation is helping young people take the lead and create a brighter future.
Managing Workplace Wellbeing for Learners
Discover how you can help learners reach their work life balance goals, and help them to explore and understand the value of workplace wellbeing.
How to stay motivated at work
With many people facing new working environments, it could be a real struggle…
5 must-haves for interview success
Discover some straightforward tips that can help you not just get through your next interview, but nail it.
10-Step Guide to Interview Prep
Tips and practical advice to help you prepare for your interview and keep the butterflies at bay
Six ways to teach creativity and supercharge students’ future
Roisin Ellison from the RSA highlights six ways you can build creativity into your employability
building financial literacy
Lisa Worgan, Head of Curriculum for Victoria Academies Trust, explores how educators can develop their pupils’ financial literacy at an early age.
Find your winning mentality
A winning mentality can be a crucial factor in achieving success. Our tips show you how to nurture a mindset to help you reach your goals.
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.