Launching Yourself CD-ROM

Developed by Diane Carrington and Helen Whitten of Positiveworks
for the Work-Life Balance Trust Conference 2003

Launching Yourself is a unique 4-step interactive computer-based programme for young people to help them to feel confident in the choices they make about their future.

The programme covers topics from self-knowledge to decisions about university entry, choosing a first job, managing the practicalities of adult life, with tips on how to maintain a positive outlook.

1. Who on earth am I? 3. Starting Work

What makes me tick?
What do I value?
Building my confidence
Making the most of myself

Being prepared
Setting expectations
Practicalities
What can I contribute?

2. Leaving Home? 4. Eye to the Future

To college or not to college?
Work possibilities
Where am I going?
Your elevator pitch

Over to you!
The zig-zag career
Getting a life
Living Dreams

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Workshops & Training

We are delighted to be able to offer workshop sessions for students based on this programme and we can also run Train-the-Teacher sessions to enable teachers to run the Programme as in-house classes. If you would like to know more about training and workshops, click below.