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My World of Work Live

Want to bring careers to life in your classroom? Kickstart your pupils’ career journey with our practical and fun activities, led by experts.

What is My World of Work Live?

We bring careers education to you! My World of Work Live helps young people learn about careers through interactive sessions using exciting technology.

The best part? Our sessions are free and available across Scotland. My World of Work Live is for pupils between P5 and S6.

Inspiring and interactive activities

All My World of Work Live activities relate to the Curriculum for Excellence. Our programme is designed and delivered by experts who share your passion for learning. So, dive in and see what activities will inspire your pupils and help you to achieve your curriculum goals.

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Classroom Clash

Suitable for P6 to S3 pupils. Work in teams to complete a series of careers-based games and quizzes. Who'll be the Classroom Clash champs?

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A man and two women looking at a computer.

Cracking Cryptography

A virtual session, made for P5 to S3 pupils. Explore cyber security careers and learn the basics of cryptography. Will your class crack the computer code?

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Code Art

Aimed at P7 to S4, this activity introduces pupils to HTML and CSS. They’ll use code to create shapes then change their size, shape and colour.

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Eleven LEGO MINDSTORMS© robots sitting on a table.

Driverless Car

Great for P5 to S3 pupils. Use LEGO MINDSTORMS® robots to complete a series of challenges and learn about life as an automotive engineer.

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Two female school pupils smiling while flying a drone.

Drones in Construction

This practical, interactive session is ideal for all secondary school pupils. Learn how to fly a drone and discover the ways they're used within the construction sector.

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Game Design Series

Virtual sessions aimed at P5 to S4 pupils. Pupils can progress through three sessions while developing their design and programming skills.

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Two male school pupils using LEGO to build a windmill.

LEGO© Renewables

Perfect for LEGO© enthusiasts from P6 to S2. Pupils can build a wind turbine or solar station and find out how renewable energy is changing our world.

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Space Junk Series

Teach pupils in P5 to S2 about careers that are out of this world. Explore Scotland’s space industry and guide a satellite to safety.

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Skillscraft

Get involved with Minecraft Education! Your pupils will learn about careers in renewable energy, space technology and sustainable construction.

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Meet the Expert

Take a look behind the scenes of Scotland’s most exciting careers. Head to our YouTube channel to watch videos of experts across industries like digital technology, healthcare, manufacturing and more.

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