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Which subject	Business
What age group	Year or Grade 11
What topic	Work readiness
Quantity	1
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Lesson Introduction: Work Readiness for Year 11 Business

Objective:

To immerse students in the concept of work readiness, preparing them for the expectations and skills needed in the workplace.

Engaging Starter Activity: "The Work Readiness Challenge"

1. Create a Buzz: The Job Ad Puzzle

Materials Needed:

• Printed job advertisements from various industries (including hospitality, retail, corporate, etc.)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Sticky notes

2. Setting the Scene

Begin the lesson by dimming the lights and playing energising, soft background music. Welcome the students by stating, “Today, we’re diving into a crucial part of your future: the world of work!”

3. The Challenge is On!

Introduce the Activity:
Tell students they are about to embark on a "Work Readiness Challenge" where they’ll need to think critically about what employers are looking for in candidates.

Instructions:

1. Distribute Job Ads: Give each student or pair of students a different job advertisement.
2. Analyse the Ads: Ask them to read through the ad and highlight (or write down) the skills, experience, and qualifications that the employer is looking for.
3. Create a Sticky Note Summary: After analysing, each student should write down the top three most important skills they noticed on a sticky note.
4. Share with the Class: Invite students to share their findings with the class and place their sticky notes on a designated whiteboard area labelled “Skills We Need”.

4. Discussion and Coordination

After all students have shared, lead a brief discussion on the common skills highlighted. Ask questions such as:

• "What trends did you notice across different job ads?"
• "Why do you think these skills are important for employers?"
• “How do these skills translate into your daily life or current studies?”

5. Transition Into the Lesson Theme

Conclude the starter activity by emphasising that understanding work readiness begins with knowing what businesses expect from employees. Explain that today’s lesson will explore various aspects of work readiness, including soft skills, adaptability, problem-solving, and teamwork.

Wrap-Up:

Set the tone for the session by stating, “The better we understand the expectations of the workplace, the more prepared we will be to meet them—so let’s get started on honing these vital skills!”

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This lesson start encourages engagement, collaboration, and critical thinking, setting a positive tone for the exploration of work readiness skills in the business context.