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Seminar / Webinar: Governance of career guidance systems (Wednesday 26th April)

Adventures in Career Development

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Governance of Career Guidance Systems in Nordic Countries Exploratory Workshops proudly presents a keynote lecture on the Governance of Career Guidance Systems. Please sign up if you are interested in attending.

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New briefing paper from @theCDI – Learning and skills for economic recovery, social cohesion and a more equal Britain (The Blunkett Report)

Adventures in Career Development

I have just written a briefing paper for the Career Development Institute looking at Lord Blunkett’s report for the Labour Party, Learning and skills for economic recovery, social cohesion and a more equal Britain. In the paper I describe the vision that Blunkett’s paper sets out for the career development system.

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Careering from cradle to grave

Adventures in Career Development

I chose the topic of ‘Careering from cradle to grave’ and put together a presentation which argues, firstly that career needs to be understood broadly as our path throughout life, secondly that we need to give people help throughout their lives as they develop their career.

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Imagine if career guidance and employability could join forces

Adventures in Career Development

There is a lot of ink spilt on the differences between employability work and career guidance, but there is certainly a strong case to make that they are at least very similar activities if not just versions of the same thing. The sector responded, but the government ploughed on with making its austerity-fuelled cuts.

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Presentation to the Norwegian National Forum for Career Guidance

Adventures in Career Development

On Monday I was invited to speak at the Norwegian National Forum for Career Guidance in Oslo. This is the annual meeting between the government’s Higher Education and Skills Directorate (HK-Dir) and key stakeholders including employers, trade unions, regional leaders in career guidance and the professional association.

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The Benefits of Becoming a Non-Exec Board Member: Advancing Your Career and Network

She Owns Success

Becoming a non-executive board member offers a rewarding avenue for professionals looking to enrich their careers and drive meaningful change. Your experience and skills help steer organizations toward success, providing governance, strategic direction, and invaluable oversight. Is your next career move waiting in the boardroom?

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Investing in careers: What is career guidance worth?

Adventures in Career Development

We note that effective career guidance is associated with a range of economic and social benefits and argue that ultimately higher employment, better skills alignment, increased productivity and improved employee engagement pay off at the national level for government, in terms of a well-functioning economy and improved tax returns.

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