Meet a materials engineer video (9-11)
Watch Anna, a materials scientist working in the construction industry, describe her job and what inspired her to be become an expert in concrete.
Energising Futures careers connection resources show how the knowledge and skills developed in the classroom relate to real-life careers, helping you build learners’ motivation and attainment, plus reach the Gatsby Benchmarks.
Through day-in-the-life videos, case studies and more, learners become familiar with a growing range of new, future careers, connect with relatable people in those careers and discover a range of pathways from education to employment.
Check out our innovative training program, Green Skills Unlocked, which supports teachers with bringing green careers to life in the classroom.
Careers videos
Meet a materials engineer video (11-14)
Watch Anna, a materials scientist working in the construction industry, describe her job and what inspired her to be become an expert in concrete, for ages 11-14.
Meet an ecologist video (primary)
Watch Jen, an ecologist, talking about her job and using special equipment to observe and identify minibeasts in a variety of microhabitats.
Meet a field service engineer video
Watch James, a field service engineer (who mends electric charging points) at work, and find out about the knowledge and skills he needs for success.
Meet a data analyst video
Watch Imisi, a data analyst (who works with electric vehicles) at work and find out about the knowledge and skills she needs for success.
Meet a petrologist video
Watch Marli, a mineral resources petrologist (who studies rocks) at work and find out about the knowledge and skills she needs for success.
Meet a stakeholder engagement advisor video
Watch Wendy, a stakeholder engagement advisor (who works in offshore wind) at work and find out about the knowledge and skills she needs for success.
Meet an ecologist video (secondary)
Watch Jen, an ecologist, at work and find out about the knowledge and skills she needs for success.
Meet a vehicle mechanic video
Watch Josh, an apprentice vehicle mechanic working on hydrogen buses, at work and find out about the knowledge and skills he needs for success.
Meet a manufacturing engineer intern video
Murtada is a manufacturing engineer intern who spends his day making his company more sustainable. Find out about his career path and what he enjoys most about his job. Discover the skills and qualifications required, as well as the responsibilities.
Meet an energy industry consultant video
Watch Edris, an energy industry consultant working on the energy transition, at work and learn about the knowledge and skills he needs for success.
Meet a research technologist video (ages 9-11)
Meet Hannah, a research technologist. Discover her career path, favorite parts of the job, required skills, and key responsibilities.
Careers posters
Careers linked to renewable energy resources poster
Use this poster to link learning about renewable energy resources with the world of work and inspire students to think about new, potential careers.
Careers linked to plants and photosynthesis poster
Use this poster to link learning about plants and photosynthesis with the world of work and inspire students to think about potential future careers.
Careers linked to respiration poster
Use this poster to link learning about respiration with the world of work and inspire students to think about potential future careers.
Meet a materials engineer poster
Inspire your pupils to think about a potential future career as a material scientist with this poster.
Meet an architect poster
Inspire your pupils to think about a potential future career as an architect with this poster.
Careers linked to materials poster
Inspire your pupils to think about potential future careers linked to learning about materials, with this poster.
Careers linked to living things poster
Make meaningful links between science curriculum knowledge and skills, and potential future careers with this inspirational careers poster focusing on living things.
Careers linked to the human body poster
Make meaningful links between science curriculum knowledge and skills, and potential future careers with this inspirational careers poster focusing on the human body.
Careers linked to rocks and fossils poster
Make meaningful links between science curriculum knowledge and skills, and potential future careers with this inspirational careers poster focusing on rocks and fossils.
Careers linked to ecology poster
Make meaningful links between science curriculum knowledge and skills, and potential future careers with this inspirational careers poster focusing on ecology.
Careers linked to energy stores poster
Make meaningful links between science curriculum knowledge and skills, and potential future careers with this inspirational careers poster focusing on energy stores.
Careers linked to electricity poster
Make meaningful links between science curriculum knowledge and skills, and potential future careers with this inspirational careers poster focusing on electricity.
Teacher guides
Why teaching careers matters: Your guide to green skills
Use this primary teacher guide to skill up your career teaching and prepare your pupils for the green jobs of the future. Learn what green skills are, why they are important for pupils' motivation and attainment and discover how to easily integrate them into your lessons.
Unlocking green skills and careers: A teacher guide
Use this secondary teacher guide to level up your career teaching and prepare your students for the green jobs of the future. Learn what green skills are, why they are important for students' motivation and attainment and discover how to easily integrate them into your lessons.
Careers presentations
A scientist a day: Discover green careers presentation
This presentation introduces your students to green skills, why they are important and to relatable professionals in careers that will help us build a greener future. Use as a starter or plenary over a series of lessons to inspire your students into the STEM careers of tomorrow.
Women and girls in science primary assembly
Use this assembly to showcase varied female scientists of the past and present. Pupils’ stereotypes of scientists will be challenged, whilst they are inspired to think about their own dreams and aspirations.
Women and girls in science secondary assembly
This assembly will showcase the achievements, skills and challenges faced by past and present female scientists. Encourage students to think critically about stereotypes they may hold and present real-world role models for them to aspire to.
Parent guides
A guide for parents and carers of 4-11 year olds
This useful guide is a great tool for showcasing the best of Energising Futures and how it can be used at home. Parents and carers can discover what science capital is and how they can bring science alive at home.
A guide for parents and carers of 11-16 year olds
This useful guide is a great tool for showcasing the best of Energising Futures and how it can be used at home for parents/carers of 11-16 year olds. Parents and carers can discover what science capital is and how they can bring science alive at home.
Lessons
Meet an ecologist (primary)
Inspire your students to think about their future careers with real-world resources.
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Meet a palaeontologist
Inspire your students to think about their future careers with real-world resources.
2 resources
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Meet a field service engineer
Inspire your students to think about their future careers with real-world resources.
3 resources
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Meet a data analyst
Inspire your students to think about their future careers with real-world resources.
3 resources
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Meet a petrologist
Inspire your students to think about their future careers with real-world resources.
3 resources
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Meet an ecologist (secondary)
Inspire your students to think about their future careers with real-world resources.
2 resources
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Meet a wind turbine technician
Inspire your students to think about their future careers with real-world resources.
1 resource
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Meet a stakeholder engagement advisor
Inspire your students to think about their future careers with real-world resources.
2 resources
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Meet a vehicle mechanic
Inspire your students to think about their future careers with real-world resources.
2 resources
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Meet a health, safety, environment and carbon advisor
Use these resources to introduce your class to a real-life health, safety, environment and carbon advisor- a STEM role for non-science graduates. Use the job role card to understand the necessary skills and qualifications, discover Eirini's job-related preferences, and gain insight into her daily tasks.
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Meet a manufacturing engineering intern
Use these resources to introduce your class to a real-life manufacturing engineer intern. Watch the video to gain insights into Murtada’s daily responsibilities, understand the role of internships and the importance of manufacturing interns in the greening economy. Use the job role card to learn the skills and qualifications required for the job.
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Meet an energy consultant
Inspire your students to think about their future careers with real-world resources.
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