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October 9, 2024Teenage career uncertainty: why it matters and how to reduce it
🌍 International data (PISA 2022) reveals that two in five students aged 15 across all OECD countries have no clear career plans. The proportion of students described as career uncertain has grown by more than half since 2018, and it’s a matter of concern. 📉 🔍 Analysis of longitudinal studies from various countries shows that […]
September 25, 2024
Commending the Tasmanian Government’s Youth Jobs Strategy 2024-2030
The Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA) commends the Tasmanian Government on the launch of the Youth Jobs Strategy 2024-2030. This comprehensive initiative demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting young Tasmanians (ages 15-25) by equipping them with the career guidance, education, and skills required for success in an evolving workforce. 💼🌱 We particularly welcome the […]
August 17, 2024
Learning for Careers: What Career Guidance and Education Services Do Young People Want in Europe and Central Asia?
Today’s labour markets are undergoing historic disruptions due to automation, digital transformations, and post-COVID-19 recovery. This has increased risks of joblessness, uncertainty, and precarious employment, particularly for young people. Transitioning from school to work is now more critical than ever, as rapid changes in the labour market make decisions about education and career paths increasingly […]
August 6, 2024
Submission to Building Women’s Careers Program: Informing Grant Guidelines
The Building Women’s Careers Program, announced in the 2024–25 Budget, is a pivotal initiative providing $50 million for partnership projects to drive systemic structural and cultural change within training and work environments. This submission emphasises the importance of integrating professional career guidance services into the program’s grant guidelines to create scalable, high-quality, and inclusive training […]
New Little Ripples Resource Released
CICA is excited to announce that the Jobs of the Future card game and its accompanying resources are now available on the Your Career website. You can explore them at Your Career – Little Ripples. This project commenced in October last year and marks a significant addition to Little Ripple’s product lineup. Furthermore, extensive […]
