LIFE+2+Project

Resources from the LIFE 2 Project
If you are looking for inspiring ways to help learners to be ready for work and build links with employers, here are some resources you can use within any vocational course.
 * Develop the employability of learners and contribute to their CPD at the same time **

Developed by trainers from across Europe, the activities can be included in sessions to develop the skills which employers are asking for such as problem-solving, creativity, teamwork and presentation, as well as job seeking skills. They will also help teachers take a more ‘entrepreneurial’ approach as they facilitate learning, engage learners and bring the world of work into the classroom. They can also help embed aspects of Maths, English and the Minimum Core in Teacher Education Programmes.



//**Teachers trying out the LIFE2 materials**// The activities were developed as part of the Train the Trainer Pack developed by the [|LIFE 2] project team. The project is supported by the European Commission and includes innovative ideas from colleges in Denmark, Portugal, Romania, Spain and the UK, with Norton Radstock College as the lead partner.

The project was recently presented at the European Parliament as a good practice example in a EUCIS [|policy debate] on entrepreneurship skills.

Quick links are provided below to LIFE2 activities which can be adapted to suit learner groups including disadvantaged learners. The whole **LIFE 2 Train the Trainer Pack,** which can help teachers to reflect on their current practice and embed employability skills within their teaching can be downloaded from the [|LIFE 2 website]. There is also a forum on the website where you can give feedback and ideas for new activities for the online pack. || develop numeracy in a vocational context || || relate cultural awareness skills to work situations using art. Also useful for embedding Equality & Diversity || || understand employers’ needs and develop contacts with employers || || practise self-presentation to a group. Useful for interviews. || || broaden horizons and share knowledge. Useful for preparation for mobility exchanges and work experience in other countries. || || practise creativity, taking risks and teamwork || || consider social responsibility in enterprise || || stand in the shoes of the employer and create job profiles || || practise negotiation skills and social responsibility || || group work and presentation skills || || develop teamwork, collaborative learning and revision || || self-evaluate and develop a personal and professional profile || || develop interpersonal skills and customer orientation || || practise leadership and teamwork || || develop writing and communication skills in a fun way || || improve spelling and work related vocabulary || || learn how to influence others in a group || || how to involve employers in developing interview skills || || understand employer requirements and negotiating skills || || understand the importance of teamwork and empathy || || compare how you see yourself with the perceptions of others || || practise the win: win concept using a game ||
 * **LIFE 2 Activity** || **Helps to** ||
 * **Spidergram**
 * **Cultural awareness**
 * **Employer links**
 * **Classroom Introductions**
 * **Communication in different languages**
 * **Creating a company**
 * **Ethics in business**
 * **Looking for a new employee**
 * **Banana split game**
 * **Study skills**
 * **Choosing from the fan**
 * **Career guidance**
 * **Customer care role play**
 * **Group dynamics - NASA**
 * The following new activities were developed by teachers and trainers who took part in the pilots:**
 * **LIFE 2 Activity** || **Helps to** ||
 * **Dating profile**
 * **Embedding English**
 * **Golden parrot**
 * **Interview practice**
 * **My choice**
 * **Puzzle**
 * **Self Image**
 * **Tit for tat**

Full Train the Trainer Pack
Not all the activities above are in this version, but there is more advice about using the materials, and contextual information about the project.