Careers Unwrapped
Podcast
A podcast hosted by Mark Fawcett featuring careers stories and advice young people can't get anywhere else.
Age range:
15-21 yrs
Subjects:
Personal, social, health and economic education (PSHE), Careers
Countries:
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
Overview
Share real-life career stories from inspiring role models, including Deborah Meaden from the BBC's Dragons' Den, TV personality and chef James Tanner, and Aardman Studios director Gavin Strange.
Listen in class or at home
Careers Unlocked is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms. Then use our episode packs and presentations to discuss the key themes with your students.
DownloadWhat you'll get
Register with Careers Unwrapped and you'll be able to download the following resources.
These sets of PowerPoint slides consolidate the learnings from multiple episodes and can be delivered in just 15 minutes, each focussing on the following skillsets:
- Leadership
- Communication
- Entrepreneurship
- Creativity
- Optimism
- Perseverance
This podcast really is a breath of fresh air – I'm a massive fan of the actionable, real-life advice that it offers.
Careers Unwrapped listener
2024
Resources
Start adding Careers Unwrapped to your teaching by downloading the following resources.
Careers Unwrapped Teacher Guide
How to use the podcast series and accompanying resources.
Developing Leadership Skills
15-minute PowerPoint presentation focussed on leadership skills.
The Art of Communication
15-minute PowerPoint presentation on the importance of communication.
Entrepreneurial Mindset
15-minute PowerPoint presentation exploring entrepreneurship.
Unlocking Creativity
15-minute PowerPoint presentation on unlocking your creative potential.
Staying Optimistic
15-minute PowerPoint presentation exploring the power of positivity.
Perseverance Pays Off
15-minute PowerPoint presentation on how perseverance pays off.
Episode Packs
Activities and key learnings from each episode in 2023 and 2024.
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