NEXT STEPS
3 classroom sessions to help students explore careers
WHAT IS ‘NEXT STEPS’?
Next Steps helps senior phase students explore different career paths and make informed subject choices.
Through three interactive sessions, students learn about salaries, skills, and pathways to real-world careers — supported by an AI chatbot that tailors recommendations based on their interests.
BY THE END OF THE SESSIONS STUDENTS WILL:
Have a clearer understanding of the link between subjects, skills, and future jobs.
Know more about salaries, routes, and opportunities across different careers.
Discover new roles that match their interests and strengths.
Feel more confident about their next steps after school.
THE SESSIONS
Each session lasts 50 minutes and comes with ready-to-use teaching materials.
Session 1: Salaries & Career Progression
Helps students understand typical starting wages, how salaries can grow, and how different routes lead to similar outcomes.Session 2: Discover Your Talent
Encourages students to reflect on their strengths, interests, and how these connect to potential career options.Session 3: Next Steps AI Chatbot
Students use the chatbot to explore careers and pathways, getting tailored insights based on their responses.
SESSION MATERIALS
The sessions are designed to be plug-and-play with minimal preparation time. You’ll receive a slide deck, short video content, student worksheets, a lesson plan, and teacher notes.
Each session also comes with a short ‘Teacher’s Notes’ video from the Powering Futures team. This gives you an overview of what’s in the session, the key messages to highlight, and a few practical tips for delivery.
You can view sample content here
DELIVERY TIMELINE
Training for delivery teachers:
Attend one of two online training sessions:
If neither date works, please get in touch to arrange an alternative.
Delivery period:
Each session is 50 mins
Schools can deliver the three sessions at times that best suit their timetable and cohort.
Please aim to have all sessions completed by Friday 5th December.
Debrief and feedback:
A short 30-minute debrief and feedback session will take place during week commencing 8th December to share insights and next steps.)
QUESTIONS?
E-mail Joseph (Programme Manager) on joseph@poweringfutures.com