Group Activities and Games

In today’s fast-paced world, there are thousands of unique jobs waiting for talented individuals like you. The best part? Everyone’s career journey is different. However, it’s essential to recognise that some jobs are more popular than others and some industries are set to grow, whilst others may shrink in the years ahead. Use our ‘Higher or…

As you journey through secondary school and college, you’re not just collecting grades and facts, but also building a set of skills that can shape your success in the years to come. While good grades are essential, they’re not the only thing that counts. Enter the Universal Skills Builder Framework – your secret weapon for…

Being asked to ‘sell yourself’ and demonstrate self-promotion is a daunting prospect for most students and young people. But it’s a necessary skill to learn, not just for application forms and personal statements, but also when asked in-person to describe your skills during interviews for college, sixth form, apprenticeships or jobs. Use our STAR Interview Technique…

During school, college, university or your early career, it’s likely you’ll make a mistake or face an unexpected obstacle. Rest assured, this happens to us all – not just as young people but throughout our lives and careers. Making mistakes and facing challenges head on is sometimes the only way to learn the right behaviours…

Try our Famous Failures Flashcards to learn about problem solving skills throughout your career. As you prepare to leave school or college, there may be problems or setbacks you face along the way. This could range from unexpected exam results or not getting the place you wanted, to feeling like you’ve made the wrong decision…

If you’re aged 11-18 years old, there are lots of support services for young people in Stockport to help if you’re not okay. It’s important to monitor your physical and mental wellbeing, recognise the symptoms in yourself and others when you’re struggling, and know where to go to get support. This short activity – ideal…

Not sure what different jobs involve? Want to know more about the key duties involved and the skills required, the best bits and the worst? Hear from local Stockport employees sharing their career stories in our Day-in-the-life Videos. Find out how they got started, what qualifications they needed, and discover what they love most about…

Ready to talk about interviews? Teach students the basics of interview skills and techniques with a selection of tasks, games and activities based on applications to college, sixth form, university, apprenticeships or employment with our ‘Interview Skills’ activity and worksheets. Interviews are a tough skill to master at any age or stage in your career….

Being a careers advisor is a tough job! You need to know about lots of different jobs, sectors and careers, as well as their entry requirements, day-to-day responsibilities, earning potential and career prospects. You need to be able to guide students towards different work and study routes based on their skills, experience and interests. So…

Looking for job inspiration? Want to know more about the different types of jobs and careers that exist? Our Top Trumps Jobs Game is a great place to start. This short game – ideal to play in the classroom or at home – helps you to learn about the different jobs that exist in a…