MyFirstChoices

Inspiring first steps on the career journey age 11+

Careers inspiration

An exciting careers introduction programme that opens the eyes of students age 11+ to career options and helps them understand the journey ahead.

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Experience the joy of discovery

MyFirstChoices (formerly Probe) helps students make the link between subjects they study and the future careers they might want to choose.

Inspiration & exploration

Our interest-based questionnaire guides individual students towards the career avenues that best suit them. By understanding which careers demand knowledge of science, arts, languages, humanities and social studies, they learn how different choices can keep the doors open to different careers. It’s an approach we have refined and optimised over the decades since 1986, working with schools.

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MyFirstChoices on a laptop showing a 70% high interest level in Active/Emergency/Services with matching careers

Inclusive & comprehensive

Inspire and challenge students to uncover a range of potential careers by learning about different jobs and the skills required.

All resources included can be integrated into lessons or used as part of CEG programme. Tutor lesson plans and student worksheets included. Everything you need to embark on the career journey!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MyFirstChoices?

MyFirstChoices is an introductory careers programme for students aged 11 and over. An interest-based questionnaire links what students enjoy to subjects and career areas, so they see how today’s subject choices keep different careers open.

It is designed as a first step, so students start thinking about careers early, before the bigger decisions about GCSE options and post-16 routes.

What age is MyFirstChoices for?

Students aged 11 and over, before they choose their GCSE options.

It leads on to MyCareerChoices at 14 to 16, which gives detailed career suggestions and the post-16 subject choices needed to reach them.

When do students choose their GCSE options?

Most schools in England and Wales ask students to choose their GCSE options in Year 9, often in the spring term, though some start in Year 8. Schools set their own timetable, so check yours.

MyFirstChoices works best a term or two before options, so students can choose with careers in mind rather than in a rush.

How does MyFirstChoices help with GCSE options?

It shows students which careers need knowledge of science, arts, languages, humanities or social studies.

That helps them pick GCSE subjects that keep their preferred career areas open, rather than choosing on friends or favourite teachers alone.

What was Probe?

Probe was the earlier name for MyFirstChoices.

Schools that used Probe will find the same aim, linking subjects to careers for younger students, with an updated questionnaire, reports and resources.

What resources come with MyFirstChoices?

Tutor lesson plans, student worksheets and an administration portal, MyHQ, to track students’ results and research.

Everything can be used in tutor time, in lessons or as part of a wider careers education programme, and staff can find more teaching resources in the Resource Library.

How is MyFirstChoices different from MyCareerChoices?

MyFirstChoices is an introduction for students aged 11 and over, focused on subjects and broad career areas.

MyCareerChoices is for 14 to 16 year olds and gives detailed career suggestions and the post-16 subjects needed to reach them. Students can take both, a few years apart, and keep access to their programmes for life.

What display options are available?

Students have several ways to personalise the display. All MyFutureChoice programmes offer customisable fonts, a high contrast mode, a colourblind option and an optional dyslexia font.

Students choose the settings themselves, so they can find a presentation that suits their needs and preferences, whether or not they have additional needs.

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Discover how we can help with careers advice and guidance to ensure individuals make better decisions for their own unique career journey. Download our full MyFutureChoice programme overview and see how we can help you.

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MyFirstChoices is a truly powerful toolkit for schools who want their students to develop a career action plan built around their strengths and interests.

Sasha WellingsCareers Development and Education Consultant

An interactive interface that allows students to discover which careers they may be interested in

An intuitive administration portal that can be personalised for your school’s needs.

Training for all staff, so that they can utilise the platform’s full functionality

A single hub where you can monitor and manage students, view their results and track their research

Friendly support and guidance from our customer service team

A programme that contributes to the Gatsby benchmarks of good career guidance

Lesson plans created by UK careers teachers

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For Schools

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For Students

Inspire them into thinking and learning about the many careers out there

Let them understand why they may be happier working in one field over another

Show them what people actually do in their jobs or careers

Open their eyes to the factors that can influence their decision making at key stages

Convey the importance of selecting suitable GCSE (or equivalent) subjects

Reveal how interests and lifestyle can inform the right choices for the long term

Guide them into carrying on further, effective research using resources in MyFirstChoice programme

Help your students make more informed career choices

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Experience the joy of discovery

Inspiration & exploration

Inclusive & comprehensive

Frequently Asked Questions

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