Your Future: Careers and Financial Wellbeing
PSHE - Year 8 Understanding career paths and money management Building skills for your future success
Learning Objectives
Identify different career paths and job sectors Understand the connection between education and career opportunities Learn basic financial concepts like budgeting and saving Develop skills for making informed decisions about money
Success Criteria
I can name at least 5 different job sectors I can explain how qualifications link to career choices I can create a simple weekly budget I can identify the difference between wants and needs
What Makes a Good Job?
Think about jobs you know What would make you happy at work? Share your ideas with a partner
Job Sectors Overview
Primary: farming, fishing, mining Secondary: manufacturing, construction Tertiary: services like shops, banks, schools Quaternary: research, technology, information
Career Matching Game
Match jobs to the correct sector Work in small groups Teacher will provide job cards Discuss your choices as a class
Education and Career Pathways
{"left":"GCSEs → A-levels → University → Professional careers\nGCSEs → Vocational courses → Apprenticeships → Skilled trades","right":"GCSEs → College → Work experience → Employment\nAlternative routes: online learning, entrepreneurship"}
Skills Employers Want
Communication - speaking and writing clearly Teamwork - working well with others Problem-solving - finding solutions Reliability - being trustworthy and punctual Adaptability - handling change well
Money Matters
Where does money come from? What do people spend money on? Why is it important to manage money well?
Income Sources
Salary - fixed amount paid monthly/yearly Wages - paid by the hour worked Benefits - government support for those who need it Pocket money/allowance - from family Part-time jobs - for students over 13 (with restrictions)
Needs vs Wants
Needs: food, shelter, clothing, healthcare Wants: entertainment, luxury items, branded goods Smart spending means prioritizing needs first Wants can become goals to save for
Budget Challenge
You have £50 weekly budget List your essential expenses Decide what you can afford Compare choices with classmates
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