Different interests. Shared ideas.
Set up the room
Label five corners or areas of the classroom with the career categories below. You'll be moving between these areas throughout the activity.
Creative Industries
Art, media, design, writing
STEM & Tech
Science, engineering, coding, data
People & Society
Healthcare, education, social work
Business & Finance
Management, sales, marketing, accounting
Outdoors & Active
Sport, environment, construction, travel
Explore your career interests
There are three activities. You'll explore what interests you, what doesn't, and how different skills can work together.
A career you would want
Go to the corner that represents a type of career you would want to do. Discuss these questions with your group.
- Why does this area fit you? Think about your interests, strengths and favourite subjects.
- What kinds of tasks or projects would you enjoy most?
- What would be your ideal job?
A career you wouldn't want
Now move to the corner that represents a type of career you wouldn't want to do.
This type of work isn't for you, but who do you know that might love this type of job, and why?
Start a business together
Form a team of 3–4 people from different corners of the room. Imagine you're starting a brand-new business together.
- Come up with a business idea. What will you do or make?
- Decide who does what, based on each person's interests and strengths.
- Create a name for your business.
- Share with the class what your business does and everyone's role.
Build your business
Work together to develop your idea and decide how everyone's different interests can contribute.
Your team and their roles
Remember: A successful business needs a mix of skills, interests and perspectives. Your team doesn't need everyone to be good at the same things.
Optional Activities
Individual Research