Here at Barclays LifeSkills we have one single-minded ambition – to inspire young people to get the skills they need for a better future. And that’s what we do. Not just online, but in class and through valuable real-world experiences.

LifeSkills works with teachers, parents and businesses to help young people:

• Build a job-hunting toolbox
  Find out how social media can supercharge a CV, get tips for creating strong covering letters and LinkedIn profiles, and practice interview techniques.
• Identify skills
  Interactive challenges help identify and develop personal skills – with useful advice on selling these skills to employers.
• Gain experience
  Offered by businesses, organised by teachers and driven by young people – by working through LifeSkills online, they’ll unlock valuable work experience.

Sign up to be a part of LifeSkills. It’s free.

82% of students rated LifeSkills resources as good or very good, and 85% agreed LifeSkills helped them feel better prepared to make future career decisions*

* 2017 LifeSkills Impact Report

How can you get involved?

Young people

• Get the skills you need
• Supercharge your CV
• Find work experience

Learn LifeSkills

Teachers

• Get free curriculum-linked lesson plans
• Enjoy interactive challenges in class
• Organise work experience

 Teach LifeSkills

Parents

• Find free tools, tips and advice
• Unlock your child’s potential
• Help them into work

Support LifeSkills

Businesses

• Offer work experience
• Invest in trainees or apprentices
• Raise your company profile

Offer LifeSkills