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February 26, 2026Launch 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, […]
October 21, 2025
CICA Welcomes Call for a National Framework for Career Development
The Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA) welcomes the Regional Education Commissioner’s 2024 Annual Report and its strong recognition of the pivotal role career development plays in building aspiration, confidence, and opportunity, particularly in regional, rural, and remote Australia. The report, authored by the Hon Fiona Nash, recommends a national framework for career advice across […]
