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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.
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.
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.
Social action: An educators experience
Read Simon’s story about how to go about implementing a social action programme in your school.
Help your students become expert problem solvers
Find out about the 6-step process we’ve created to help support young people in developing their problem solving skills.
Bridging the gap between school and work
How businesses can work with LifeSkills to give students the skills they need.
BITC Scotland: Cultivating a culture of enterprise amongst young people
Hear from BITC Scotland about the positive impact business engagement in schools can have.
Bridging the gap between education and work
Research shows businesses aren’t doing enough to give young people the skills they need to succeed. Could you or your businesses help LifeSkills change this? Head of LifeSkills Kirstie Mackey explains more.
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.
What is success, and how do I achieve it?
Hear from different people about what success means to them.
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 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 use the LifeSkills CV builder
How to use the LifeSkills CV builder and tips from a newbie.
How to make the move to secondary school as easy as possible for your child (and you too)
Moving up to secondary school is a major step for students and parents. Read the advice of a parent of year seven twins who have just made the transition.
Let’s talk about money: managing your salary, in conversation
Two friends discuss how they make it through the month, keep out of the red and stay on top of money matters.
Don’t panic! You can manage independent living
Kieran alleviates some common fears around independent living, and offers a bit of hard won advice.
Five steps to developing students’ life skills for the future
Find support to help students develop the right mindset and kick start their career journey