Can Minecraft Really Help You Build A Career?

Godwin Johns

Aug 22, 2022 • 1 min read

Minecraft is a mainstay in children's leisure time - but now it could even help them to find a career.

CareersCraft is a new Minecraft world that Careers Wales launched to help children between 8 and 13 years old explore and improve their career skills.

Six zones are designated based upon landmarks, including the Senedd Big Pit and Caernarfon Castle.

Each zone corresponds with a particular area of the new Welsh curriculum.

It is available to download for anyone, but an education edition is available to all Welsh schools - accompanied by lesson plans for teachers.

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The new curriculum for Wales Six areas of learning & experience

1Maths, numeracy

2Languages and literacy.

3 Health and well-being

4Humanities

5Science and technology

6Expressive art

Source: Welsh Government, 2019

Players explore the areas, complete challenges and activities, and learn about careers in specific industries and sectors in Wales. Lalalalal They also discover more about their own strengths, interests, and strengths.

Maggie, a Risca Comprehensive student in Caerphilly County, said: "It's been a fun experience. It was great to discover and explore other careers through Minecraft."

Another pupil, Ferne, added: "It made me think about my future, but in a fun way."

Gareth Phillips of Careers Wales stated: "CareersCraft, a hugely innovative resource, is something we hope will increase the aspirations for future generations.

"It's been great to see young people exploring the world, developing their creative thinking and problem-solving skills while learning about Welsh heritage and culture and thinking about their future careers."

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