#NICEC50 NICEC Celebrates 50 Years with Special Event

All at NICEC are delighted to announce a special network meeting and 50th-anniversary celebration on Monday, September 22nd, in Birmingham, UK.

Commencing at 2:00 PM, the Network Meeting, titled "Skills & Growth: The Role of Career Development Work," will be a focal point for exploring the critical contribution of career development in supporting economic growth and addressing the evolving skills demands of the labour market. This timely discussion aims to underscore how career development professionals are instrumental in building a skilled and adaptable workforce for a prosperous future.

The event will feature a distinguished line-up of speakers set to share their insights and expertise:

Stephen Isherwood, Institute of Student Employers

Claudia Jaksch, Policy Connect

John Hall, West Midlands Combined Authority

Sandra Oribine (Cheyne), Skills Development Scotland

Professor Tristram Hooley, University of Derby

Dr. Chris Percy, NICEC Fellow and Co-founder of CareerChat UK

The speakers will then take part in a panel debate, running until 4:30 PM, which will delve into the multifaceted role of career development, examining the balance and potential tensions between supporting individual aspirations and serving broader economic needs.

Following the meeting, at 5:00 PM, attendees are invited to a special drinks reception to celebrate NICEC's 50 years of dedicated service to careers education and counselling. This will be an opportunity to reflect on past achievements and look forward to the future of the profession.

Reserve Your Place:

Further details on how to reserve your place for this event can be found on the Network Meeting - Skills & Growth: the role of Career Development work event page.

Please be aware that there is a charge to attend.

Bookings for non-members and students will open on August 1st, 2025.

For those unable to attend in person, a recording of the meeting will be made available after the event.