Parents and teachers
Get to grips with the options available for bright school leavers – both university and higher-level training programmes with employers. Who would they suit and what are the implications for future employability?
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What is employability?
Employability is about having strong soft skills and a professional attitude, as well as relevant qualifications. Here’s how school students can become more employable for the job market of the future.
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Careers handouts
The pdfs below give brief summaries of different career areas. They're designed to print out and use as handouts in lessons.
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Careers lesson plans
Use our careers lesson plans for KS4 and KS5 pupils to help them explore their skills and their options.
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Handy links for your school website
Use this handy list if your school’s website already has a careers page and you’d like to add some extra useful links.
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Create a school careers webpage
If you don’t already have a careers and university webpage on your school website, we can help. Feel free to copy and paste the content below to get you started.
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Resource zone
View or download copies of TARGETcareers’ guides for school students and their parents and teachers.
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School leaver paths for your child
Use our tips and checklist to find out what to look for when assessing school leaver programmes and higher apprenticeships, so you can give your child informed support and guidance.
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Is university right for your child?
Want to help your child decide whether or not to go to university? It’s worth considering their career plans, motivation level and how they like to learn.
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Uni and employability: top five myths
Which degree subjects are best for your career? Is it really worth going to uni? We explore five popular career myths to help you make up your mind.
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Degree Explorer
The Degree Explorer helps you plan for your future! Match your interests to university subjects and explore each recommendation to find out what suits you.
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