This D & T and cross-curricular project can either be undertaken over several weeks according to class age and ability, or individual exercises can be used as stand-alone tasks. D é T topics covered include HéS, responding to a brief, design, working with resistant materials, evaluation, The PSHE exercise encourages students to consider apprenticeships, and identify skills: transferable, PLTS, functional skills, and job families. Careers4u.tv gives independent impartial careers information direct from the workplace. For a trial of www.careers4u.tv please contact celia@careers4u.tv

This worksheet can be used independently or in conjunction with clips on www.careers4u.tv. It helps students appreciate the potential value of work experience and encourages them to approach it positively. It case studies eight young adults who all benefitted directly in different ways: new skills, workplace contacts, preparation for interviews, discovering what you enjoy - or don't!, understanding workplace practices and dress codes. For a free two-week trial of www.careers4u.tv please contact celia@careers4u.tv before 31 October 2012.

The full length clip (5 mins) is available on careers4u.tv online and on DVD. For a free two-week trial of www.careers4u.tv please contact celia@careers4u.tv. In FOOD TECHNOLOGY: The clip is an excellent lesson starter for any food technology lesson – especially one focussing on baking. In MATHS: This clip usefully illustrates the significance of competent basic maths skills to a huge range of careers. Towards the end of the clip the interviewee talks about how she has to confidently calculate required quantities of ingredients and cooking times.

CAREERS INFORMATION Challenging gender stereotypes, career paths and goals, being a team player, anti-social working hours, learning while earning, importance of maths, healthy eating. The Notes (pdf) give Teacher's tips on other topics that are relevant to this case study and key points in the interview. NB: Clip available in Oct or For a free two-week trial of www.careers4u.tv please contact celia@careers4u.tv before 30 Sept 2012.

A topical resource for students who may still have their heads in the summer skies! Use this inspirational clip to introduce students starting KS4 and Post -16 courses in business studies, media, performance art, creative art, maths, ICT, theatre studies. You never know what you need to know! Any teachers wishing to share their experiences on how they used the clip in the classroom, please contact celia@careers4u.tv for more information. For a free two-week trial of www.careers4u.tv please contact celia@careers4u.tv before 30 Sept 2012.

We've had fun creating an infogram designed to stimulate discussion about future education and careers . To download a free high resolution version suitable for printing in A3, email careersweek2015@careers4u.tv (type POSTER in the subject line and follow the link to immediately download the poster)

This worksheet can be used on its own or in conjunction with clips from www.careers4u.tv. It presents twelve young people in the workplace who have successful careers in a range of industries but have never gained a university degree. For a free two-week trial of www.careers4u.tv please contact celia@careers4u.tv before 31 Oct 2012.

This worksheet can be used independently or in conjunction with video interviews on www.careers4u.tv. It gives students useful tips for improving their chances of getting their careers underway: work experience, persistence, voluntary work, gaining more qualifications, and entering at a basic level and moving up. Accompanying DVD and online licences available from celia@careers4u.tv