Real lives, real people, real jobs
Harnessing the power of stories
Social mobility rests on building a fairer society in which all of our young people can grow in all ways. We need to mix it up.
Resource overview
Talking Jobs combines life stories and labour market experience for young people to explore alongside lesson plans and activities tied to the National Framework for Careers Education. The interviewees were nominated by their colleagues and employers and the materials cast through an online video player that encourages comparisons. This resource was built to support face-to-face work with careers professionals and all CEIAG activities delivered by teachers and tutors. Suitable for all ages and abilities - Key stage 3 & 4 - Further Education - 6th Form - Adult Education.
Talking Jobs includes:
- An easy-to-use getting started feature routing users through the site
- In-depth and impartial interviews video interviews about work, learning and life
- A simple video player designed to encourage 'sideways' exploration across themes
- Learning materials written to fit the National Framework
- Suitable for use during or between face-to-face sessions
- Suitable for planned teaching and independent study
- No login required when linked to from your VLE
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