Module 4

How to plan for the world of work

This content is suitable for: 14-15 year olds

The Module 4 curriculum focuses on the world of work. Students are introduced to different careers and career paths, job applications, and are invited to start making a plan for their own future.

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Sessions

City Careers

Session 1

This lesson offers insights into a variety of city-based jobs and the advantages and disadvantages of these jobs for different types of people.

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Apprenticeships

Session 2

Students learn about different types and levels of apprenticeships and compare apprenticeships to other career pathways.

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Entrepreneurship

Session 3

Students explore what it looks like to be an entrepreneur and practise the necessary skills required to be an entrepreneur.

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Understanding Gig Work & Your Rights

Session 4

Students learn how the gig economy has changed over time, including the financial vulnerabilities associated with gig work, as well as rights awarded to gig workers [in the UK/England].

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Pay Issues & Speaking Up at Work

Session 5

Students will learn to recognise different pay related issues that may arise in the workplace and ways to resolve them.

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Decision Making: Creating a Career Plan

Session 6

In this lesson students investigate educational and job experience options in order to plan their own potential career path.

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