Show this video to students to help them understand why it is beneficial to study Design and Technology.Â
My Learning, My Future is a suite of resources that has been developed in partnership with The Careers & Enterprise Company and Skills Builder to help you speak confidently about careers related to your subject as well as the various pathways and skills needed by employers.
Why study Science?
Essential skills
Careers in the Curriculum
Pathways
Students always ask 'why do I need to do this subject?!'
Students need to learn is that it is not always the content of the subject that will help them with their future aspirations but the skills they are using and developing during those lessons.
This poster could go up in your classroom so you can highlight some of the employability skills they are learning whilst in your lesson.Â
Fixture and Tool Designer
Apprentice Mechanical Engineer
Craft Apprentice
Tool Maker
Apprentice Project Engineer
Tool Room Supervisor
Technical Coordinator
Production Engineer
Studio Design Lead
Design Apprentice Engineer+
Senior Computer Games Designer
Junior Design Engineer
Clothing and Accessories Designers
Design Manager
Designer
Business Development Researcher
Footwear Technologist
Weaver
Wardrobe Manager
Masonry Team Leader
Fashion Advisor
Textile Designer
Ethical Trade Manager
Assistant Designer
Jewellery Designer
Graphic Designer
Stonemason
CAD Coordinator
Chef
Sous Chef
Head Chef
Company Executive Chef
Chef Director
Concept Development Chef
Restaurant Manager
Food Technologist
Group Catering Manager
Quality Assurance Manager
Kitchen Assistant
Barista
Nutritionist
Furniture Designer
Joiner
Fashion Designer