There are some skills that are useful to start developing at 16 + to ease the transition to university, help with entering the workforce, or simply with moving out of home.
Tutorful has a range of life skills lessons available, and this is a great starting point for figuring out what you or your child might need to know.
Household skills
Have you (or your child) ever created a shopping list or managed a household budget? Can you cook healthy meals from scratch, or do you rely on toast and takeaways?
Having these skills in advance of leaving the nest will ensure that you (or your child) can focus more on your studies and career without stressing about surviving in the world.
Admin and car maintenance skills
It’s astonishing how many of us study trigonometry at school but enter the adult world not knowing how to change a tyre or buy a train ticket.
Financial skills
Many young people struggle when the time comes to apply for student finance due to a lack of financial awareness. Understanding the importance of managing your finances and knowing the different types of bank accounts and what a credit rating is can really make sure that young people stay healthy financially.
Work skills
Having a fantastic degree from a great university will get you so far, but entering the workplace requires a completely different set of skills. There are some fantastic guides out there to help young people to complete job applications, ace interviews, and expand their professional network.
Hopefully this guide has given you some things to look at when considering gaining those softer skills.
Ultimately the aim is to stay healthy, happy, and secure away from home and stay employed in a well-paid and rewarding job long-term.
