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March 27, 2025Removing the National Careers Institute Risks Setting Back Workforce Reform
đź“Ł Australia risks losing critical ground in workforce reform. The Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA) expresses deep disappointment at the decision to discontinue funding for the National Careers Institute (NCI). The NCI has played a pivotal role in shaping innovative, evidence-informed, and inclusive approaches across education, skills development, and employment policy. From supporting school […]
January 29, 2025
Career Industry Council of Australia Backs Call for Career Practitioners in Every Secondary School
The Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA), the national peak body representing the career development profession, strongly backs the recent call for career practitioners in every secondary school to tackle the nation’s growing skills shortage and prepare young Australians for the future workforce. The CEO of the Business Council, Bran Black, highlighted the urgent need […]
January 16, 2025
The Future of Jobs Report 2025 – World Economic Forum
Technological change, geoeconomic fragmentation, economic uncertainty, demographic shifts and the green transition – individually and in combination are among the major drivers expected to shape and transform the global labour market by 2030. The Future of Jobs Report 2025 brings together the perspective of over 1,000 leading global employers—collectively representing more than 14 million workers across 22 industry […]
October 9, 2024
Teenage 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 […]
