Teachers
All teachers should link curriculum learning with careers. For example, STEM subject teachers should highlight the relevance of STEM subjects for a wide range of future career paths.
Why is embedding careers in the curriculum so important?
- Students feel more engaged in their learning when they perceive the relevance of what they are studying to their own and other people’s lives
- Students become more aspirational, understanding that perceived barriers can be overcome and that there are numerous pathways to success
- Subject teachers are highly influential – students are 18 times more likely to be motivated to learn if their teachers know their hopes and dreams
- Staff highlighting the relevance of their subject to future careers and opportunities creates social capital for young people with more limited networks
- • “Improving career guidance in secondary schools and colleges can lead to better student outcomes, while also raising aspirations and increasing engagement with education,” ICEGS
- Skills Builder – Better Prepared Report ‘Strong essential skills such as speaking, listening and staying positive can positively influence young people’s employment prospects.’
Top Tips for embedding Careers in your subject:
- Highlight the employability skills that the students are using in your lesson, such as speaking, teamwork, creativity and leadership
- Including examples of potential future job roles as a starter or plenary
- Display a poster promoting the skills and careers your subject links to
- Share stories about your own career path
- Discover your students’ hopes for the future
- Invite a guest to talk to your students about their career
Useful Websites
www.goodcareerguidance.org.uk/case-study/linking-curriculum-learning-to-careers
www.gov.uk/government/publications/t-levels-resources-for-teachers-and-careers-advisers
www.tes.com/jobs/careers-advice
www.gov.uk/government/publications/careers-guidance-provision-for-young-people-in-schools
School Governors | The Careers and Enterprise Company
https://careerpilot.org.uk/adviser-zone