Future of Work
Resources
Teach For All’s Future of Work initiative envisions a future where all children, particularly those in underserved communities, have access to the education, support, and opportunities that will equip them to navigate and lead in the rapidly changing world of work. Here, you will find a curated selection of tools and materials designed to empower educators in preparing students to meet the challenges of the workforce. The resources emphasize innovative teaching strategies, engaging classroom activities, stories of impact and other resources, all aimed at fostering career readiness, STEM education, digital skills, and financial literacy.
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The Rising Generation Needs a Norm–Shift on Early Job Choices
Gen Z seeks a just, sustainable future while valuing financial stability and work-life balance. Wendy Kopp, CEO of Teach For All, urges higher education and the social sector to inspire youth to tackle systemic inequities and promote sustainability.
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A New Role in the World of School Guidance
Watch the Recording of the Xcelence Launch Event: Discover the Xcelence model, a groundbreaking initiative by Fundación Bertelsmann to improve career guidance systems in schools across Spain, and the pilot project “Escuelas Que Inspiran,” developed i...
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3 Ways To Integrate Careers Into Your Lessons
Career education shouldn’t be confined to the careers office—it’s something every teacher can contribute to. In this blog, Susie Kendall, a Curriculum Design Manager for the Careers Leader Programme, explores three simple and impactful ways educators...
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Teacher Development Course: Written by teachers, for teachers!
This two-part teacher development course written by teachers for teachers, featuring "Understanding Pathways" and "Careers in the Curriculum Awareness", is designed to help subject teachers integrate careers education into their teaching practice. Th...
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Excellence in Parental Engagement with Careers
How can we positively engage all families? This third Careers Excellence Seminar by The Careers & Enterprise Company and The Gatsby Foundation features a panel of experts—Anna Morrison (Amazing Apprenticeships), Kieron Lawrence (ThinkForward), Ha...
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Preparing Students for the World of Work and Leadership Development
This story of impact shares features Mary Nyadoi, Teach For Uganda alumna and primary school headteacher. She prepares students for future careers through community collaboration and project-based learning, including recycling and a school garden pro...
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Career Orientation in Schools: Challenges and Solutions
In this article, Heike Yürgüc examines career guidance challenges in the German education system, where a 2023 Bertelsmann Foundation survey found that only 37% of young people feel adequately supported. The article highlights four key strategies for...