Vocational pathway: Business, finance & enterprise

About this resource

Explore how Religious Education connects with business, finance and enterprise through this vocational pathways resource for secondary RE and careers education. The resource is designed to help pupils see how beliefs, values and ethical reasoning can influence decisions about money, work, employment, leadership and commercial activity.

Using careers such as accounting technician, business administrator, retail manager, banking assistant and entrepreneur as a starting point, the resource explores different perspectives on wealth, work, success and fairness. Pupils can consider ethical questions relating to marketing, investment, pay, tax, data use, employment, honesty, transparency and social responsibility, as well as global trade, fair trade and economic inequality.

The resource highlights transferable skills developed through RE, including persuasive communication, critical analysis, evaluating evidence, negotiation, teamwork and responsible decision-making. It is ideal for making meaningful connections between Religious Education, business careers, financial ethics, employability and vocational learning, demonstrating how RE prepares young people for responsible working life.