1. Welcome to National Careers Week

2. A career? What does career mean to you? Discuss in pairs for 2 mins A career is an individual's journey through learning, work and other aspects of life.

3. I don’t know what to do….… What can I do to help me decide ?

4. Help yourself by using the National Careers website…… www. nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk www. nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

5. ….and do a Skills Health Check www.https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/tools/sk illshealthcheck/Pages/default.aspx#

6. You also need to know about the local labour market Can you guess the top 3 employment sectors in Greater Manchester? Take 2 minutes to discuss

7. Top 10 employment sectors in Greater Manchester Financial and Professional services (21%) Health (14%) Retail (10% Education (9%) Manufacturing, Technology, Engineering and Science (8%) Hospitality and Tourism (7%) Transport (5%) Construction (5%) Public Administration (5%) Creative/New Media (2%) Source: www.careerpoint-gm.co.uk

8. Source: www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

9. Matching Activity

10. Think of jobs in these growth sectors Caring Health Customer care

11. Some growth sector jobs Caring Care Assistant Family Support Worker Nursery Worker Social Worker Veterinary Nurse Health Midwife Nurse Dental Nurse Healthcare Assistant Ambulance Paramedic Hospital Porter Customer care Shop Worker Receptionist Customer Service Worker Call Centre Operator Telephonist