This engaging introductory lesson helps students discover the wide range of career opportunities available in local government and understand the vital role councils play in our communities.
Lesson Overview
Students will learn that local councils are the backbone of our communities, providing over 800 services from maintaining parks to protecting vulnerable people. Through colourful visuals and interactive activities, they'll explore council services in their area and connect these to potential career paths and relevant skills.
Key Learning Outcomes
- Understand what local government is and how it differs from central government
- Discover the range of services provided by local councils
- Explore the scale of employment in local government
- Identify key skills valued in council careers
- Introducing local council pathways including apprenticeships and graduate schemes
- Understand the future of local government careers
What's Included
- Presentation slides
- Student Handouts
- "Your Council, Your Community" activity with supporting materials
- The option to include a short session on finding and applying for jobs – this is also covered in greater detail in lesson 3