Just looking for resources to help you gain those important life skills to help you grow? Check out our resources in this section!
The links here include resources to various self-development resources including those focused on soft skills (such as listening, problem-solving) or recommended books on things like money management.
| Name of Resource | Type of Content | Free or Paid? | What will you find there? | Link to resource |
| Essential Books for Students | Reading suggestions | Free | A list of books that students looking to attend, or attending, college/ university should read to help them. Includes books with university advice, money management, how to develop positive skills and more. | https://collegeinfogeek.com/essential-books-for-students/ |
| UK Youth – Events and Opportunities | Youth development resource | Free | A list of events/ opportunities being held by UK Youth for both youth workers and young people to support them and their communities by providing opportunity, and providing a safe space for discussions. | https://www.ukyouth.org/events-opportunities/ |
| Life Skills | Soft skills development resource | Free – Sign up required | A resource for people of all ages and families to develop their life skills. Offers different sections (called hubs) for families, young people, businesses and educators to learn or teach life skills such as Listening, Problem Solving, CV writing, as well as personality and strengths tools. | https://www.barclays.co.uk/digital-confidence/lifeskills/ |
| Passport to success | Life skills resource | Free | This resource is owned by the International Youth Foundation. It offers a free digital course that uses game-based learning to help young people aged 16-24 develop work readiness skills e.g. time management, problem-solving, and self-confidence. Available in American English, British English, Hinglish (Hindu+English) and Spanish. | https://www.passporttosuccess.org/pts-traveler?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2vyl2ceL6gIVaoBQBh2k8g-4EAAYAyAAEgLwlvD_BwE |
| Student zone | Life skills video resource | Free | A webpage owned by Working Options. It offers short videos and posts that help students with life skills and personal organisation. | https://workingoptions.org.uk/student-zone/ |
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