IGNITE is a free, flexible course that brings real employers into the classroom to help students explore future careers. Designed for ages 11–16, it includes 6 ready-to-use lessons with videos, reflection tasks, and teacher guides.
Why Use It?
✅ Easy to deliver – minimal prep
✅ Supports DYW and Gatsby Benchmarks
✅ Curriculum-aligned and fully online
CfE Alignment:
HWB (2-19a, 3-20a, 4-20a): Career management & planning
Technologies / Literacy: Real-world, cross-curricular learning
DYW Framework: Brings employer voice to students
Access Anytime:
Scotland-wide | Online delivery | Free to use
📎 Download here
📧 ignite@f4s.org.uk
30mins
Online
Agriculture and land
Construction and built environment
Digital technologies
Engineering and manufacturing
Food and drink
Chemical sciences
Creative
Energy
Financial services
Healthcare
Life sciences
Tourism
Retail
Public sector and security services
Social care
Transport
Education
Hospitality and catering
Awareness
Educators
Parents, carers and guardians
Primary school pupil
Secondary S1 to S3 (11-14 year old)
Secondary S4 to S6 (14-18 year old)
Not in education (16-24 year old)
College
Aberdeen City
Aberdeenshire
Angus
Argyll and Bute
Clackmannanshire
Dumfries & Galloway
Dundee City
East Ayrshire
East Dunbartonshire
East Lothian
East Renfrewshire
Edinburgh (City of)
Eilean Siar
Falkirk
Fife
Glasgow
Highland
Inverclyde
Midlothian
Moray
North Ayrshire
North Lanarkshire
Orkney Islands
Perth & Kinross
Renfrewshire
Scottish Borders
Shetland Islands
South Ayrshire
South Lanarkshire
Stirling
West Dunbartonshire
West Lothian