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March 27, 2020The role of parents in providing careers guidance and how they can be better supported
International evidence report – now available There is much evidence on the role of parents and carers in supporting the career and education decisions of their children. It is recognised that parents/carers are not confident in the advice and support they provide as they lack understanding of the various pathways and the labour market. The […]
Redraw the Balance film recreated after original gets over 100 million views
Four years after its launch, the two-minute film ‘Redraw the Balance’ which provocatively captures how young children define career opportunities as male and female continues to generate interest. A version has just been created in Denmark. Filmed in Helsingør near Copenhagen, a class of 6-year-old students is asked to draw a picture of a captain […]
March 12, 2020
CICA opens National Survey
The Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA) in cooperation with the National Careers Institute (NCI) have launched a National Survey of Career Development Practitioners and those working in the area of providing career development services as part of their offering. As the career development landscape in Australia changes, CICA has commissioned McCrindle Research, to gain […]
February 19, 2020
Scotland’s careers strategy: moving forward
This strategy was initiated by the Scottish Government to ensure the continuous improvement of career guidance services by enabling the closer communication and co-operation of all those individuals and organisations providing career education, information, advice and guidance services to the people of Scotland. The Scottish Government is committed to ensuring that the Scottish careers system […]
February 8, 2020
Schools of the Future: Defining New Models of Education for the Fourth Industrial Revolution
In the context of job disruption, demand for new skills and increased socioeconomic polarization, primary and secondary school systems have a critical role to play in preparing the global citizens and workforces of the future. Education models must adapt to equip children with the skills to create a more inclusive, cohesive and productive world. This […]
