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March 24, 2026A New Standard for Career Development Services: Introducing the 3rd Edition of the Guiding Principles
Good career development doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of practitioners who are informed, ethical, and committed to quality, and it’s supported by clear standards that help services and products meet the needs of the people they serve. That’s exactly what the Guiding Principles for Career Development Services and Career Information Products are designed […]
February 26, 2026
Launch of the 2026 Professional Standards for Australian Career Development Practitioners
CICA is proud to announce the launch of the newly updated edition of the Professional Standards for Australian Career Development Practitioners. This refreshed edition reflects the evolving nature of career development in Australia and responds to significant shifts in the labour market, education and training systems, digital technologies, and the growing influence of Artificial Intelligence […]
November 5, 2025
Strengthening Career Development Systems Across the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean Region
The Career Industry Council of Australia is committed to advancing global collaboration that strengthens career development for people of all ages and backgrounds. A new publication from the European Training Foundation provides timely and valuable insights into how career development support systems are evolving across the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean region, specifically in Algeria, Jordan, […]
November 3, 2025
Accelerating Gender Economic Equality: Why Career Development Must Lead Australia’s Workforce Transformation
Australia’s future prosperity hinges on a workforce where every person can participate fully, progress confidently and build meaningful careers. Yet today, gendered pathways in education and work continue to limit women’s access to secure and well-paid roles while holding our nation back from meeting critical skills needs. A new analysis from Jobs and Skills Australia […]
October 29, 2025
🌍 Investing in Career Guidance: A Global Call to Action
The Interagency Working Group on Career Guidance comprising Cedefop, the European Commission, ETF, ILO, OECD, UNESCO, and the World Bank has released the 2025 edition of Investing in Career Guidance: A Joint Statement. This powerful publication reinforces what many of us in the field already know career guidance is a shared responsibility that delivers social, […]
