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June 30, 2026Australian Jobs 2026 Released
📘 For more than 30 years, Australian Jobs has been a trusted source of labour market information, helping readers understand changes across occupations, industries and workforce skills. The latest edition provides valuable insights into Australia’s labour market, including emerging skills needs, employment opportunities, education pathways and industry trends. 📊 Resources like Australian Jobs play an […]
June 22, 2026
CICA Calls for Career Guidance to be Central to Tertiary Education Reform
The Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA) has lodged a submission to the Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC) in response to its discussion paper, A More Joined-Up Tertiary System. CICA welcomed ATEC’s focus on creating a more connected tertiary education system but emphasised that improved pathways alone are not enough. Learners must also have access […]
April 28, 2026
When Free Isn’t Free: CICA Challenges AI Career Bots in Schools
Nothing about deploying AI at scale is free, and CICA wants governments to stop pretending otherwise. In this media release, CICA challenges the Federal Government’s plan to deploy AI career-coaching bots in 1,000 Australian schools, noting that every question a student asks and every pathway they explore becomes training data for a commercial product. The […]
March 24, 2026
A 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 […]
