Agenda 5pm – Introduction and welcome 5.10pm – Shared UK-wide practice: reflecting on writing and editing the History of the Careers Services in the UK from 1999, Michelle Stewart 5.20pm – Innovation from Scotland, Sandra Oribine (Cheyne), National CIAG Policy & Professional Practice Lead, Skills Development Scotland 5.40pm – Innovation from Wales, Nikki Lawrence, Chief Executive, Careers Wales 6.00pm – Q&A and discussion 6.25pm – Plenary and close

Agenda 5pm – Introduction and welcome 5.10pm – Shared UK-wide practice: reflecting on writing and editing the History of the Careers Services in the UK from 1999, Michelle Stewart 5.20pm – Innovation from Scotland, Sandra Oribine (Cheyne), National CIAG Policy & Professional Practice Lead, Skills Development Scotland 5.40pm – Innovation from Wales, Nikki Lawrence, Chief Executive, Careers Wales 6.00pm – Q&A and discussion 6.25pm – Plenary and closeNow booking - NICEC Event: Careers Guidance Innovation from the Home Nations

NICEC is delighted to announce that booking is now open!
20 Oct 2025

Ethics, Philosophies, Principles: The NICEC Journal Announces Special Collection for Vol. 56

Submissions are now invited for volume 56 of the NICEC journal which will be published in Spring 2026
6 Oct 2025
The crowd gathers before: We have some great speakers lined up, including: 1. Stephen Isherwood, Institute of Student Employers 2. Claudia Jaksch, Policy Connect 3. John Hall, West Midlands Combined Authority 4. Sandra Oribine (Cheyne), Skills Development Scotland 5. Prof. Tristram Hooley, University of Derby 6. Dr Chris Percy, NICEC Fellow and CareerChat UK Co-founder (recorded presentation) A lively debate will take place with the panel discussing the role we play and the tension that can exist between supporting both individuals and the wider economy.

The crowd gathers before: We have some great speakers lined up, including: 1. Stephen Isherwood, Institute of Student Employers 2. Claudia Jaksch, Policy Connect 3. John Hall, West Midlands Combined Authority 4. Sandra Oribine (Cheyne), Skills Development Scotland 5. Prof. Tristram Hooley, University of Derby 6. Dr Chris Percy, NICEC Fellow and CareerChat UK Co-founder (recorded presentation) A lively debate will take place with the panel discussing the role we play and the tension that can exist between supporting both individuals and the wider economy.A special NICEC day in September

A full day in Birmingham, UK saw our AGM, a Network Meeting and our 50th Anniversary celebration drinks!
22 Sep 2025

#NICEC50 NICEC Celebrates 50 Years with Special Event

Join us in person in September 2025 for our #NICEC50 Network Meeting: Skills & Growth – The Role of Career Development Work
30 Jul 2025

Bill Law Student Award 2025 Ceremony: An Outstanding Year for Careers Research

A record-breaking year for the Bill Law Award culminated on July 1st with Valerie Rowles taking the top prize
3 Jul 2025
The Bill Law Award is a legacy and tribute to the work of Dr Bill Law, Founding Fellow of NICEC, who died in April 2017. His work was recognised internationally and was significant in its impact on the way that career development is conceptualized and practised. The award will celebrate emerging innovation within the career development sector and importantly, the relationship between research, theory and practice

The Bill Law Award is a legacy and tribute to the work of Dr Bill Law, Founding Fellow of NICEC, who died in April 2017. His work was recognised internationally and was significant in its impact on the way that career development is conceptualized and practised. The award will celebrate emerging innovation within the career development sector and importantly, the relationship between research, theory and practiceJoin us on July 1st 2025 for our annual Bill Law Award event

Join us for free online from 5pm to hear from the shortlisted candidates before the winners are announced!
6 Jun 2025

A very warm welcome to our new Fellows!

Five new Fellows will soon be joining NICEC to contribute their expertise
29 May 2025

#NICEC50 - Reflections on 50 years of NICEC

NICEC Fellow Dr Wendy Hirsh is the first contributor in our 50th anniversary to reflect on what NICEC means to them
15 May 2025
Join MeetSabiha RCDP and Chris Webb RCDP for your shot of CPD, news and views from the #careersphere.

Join MeetSabiha RCDP and Chris Webb RCDP for your shot of CPD, news and views from the #careersphere. Make the time to catch up with The CDI #WeAreCareers podcast

The #WeAreCareers podcast is on Spotify and YouTube with new episodes fortnightly
29 Apr 2025
This online network meeting will explore how career guidance can best support and empower clients with additional learning needs. It will investigate:- The skills and approaches that build the capacity of career guidance professionals to empower clients. The importance of advocacy and networking with a range of partners and stakeholders. Pressures faced by practitioners and how reflective practice and supervision and support strengthens practice. The role that employers can play in supporting transition.

This online network meeting will explore how career guidance can best support and empower clients with additional learning needs. It will investigate:- The skills and approaches that build the capacity of career guidance professionals to empower clients. The importance of advocacy and networking with a range of partners and stakeholders. Pressures faced by practitioners and how reflective practice and supervision and support strengthens practice. The role that employers can play in supporting transition.Time to book for our May Inclusive Practice Network Meeting

NICEC Network Meeting – 22nd May 2025 2pm to 4.30pm BST Inclusive Practice - Supporting and empowering clients with additional learning needs
23 Apr 2025

NICEC Fellow Contributes to Work & Pensions Committee Inquiry on Jobcentre Reform

Professor Pete Robertson gave evidence to the Committee in March 2025
8 Apr 2025
An open call issue brings to the fore topics which are attracting the interest of career development scholars and practitioners. The research and writing in this issue reflect a variety of concerns and include articles that focus on diverse applications of theory, concepts and approaches to practice. As the journal becomes more widely read internationally it is encouraging to see three articles from outside the UK (Canada, Ireland and Romania).

An open call issue brings to the fore topics which are attracting the interest of career development scholars and practitioners. The research and writing in this issue reflect a variety of concerns and include articles that focus on diverse applications of theory, concepts and approaches to practice. As the journal becomes more widely read internationally it is encouraging to see three articles from outside the UK (Canada, Ireland and Romania).The Spring 2025 NICEC Journal has landed!

Issue 54 is an Open Call issue
4 Apr 2025

Emeritus Honours and Fond Farewells to Three Retiring Fellows

But it's not a complete goodbye to both David and Jane!
27 Mar 2025
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NICEC 50th anniversary image - NICEC Celebrates our 50th year!

2025 sees NICEC embrace our 50th year of serious thinking about careers development
24 Mar 2025

At the Cutting Edge: Exploring Career Wellbeing through the lenses of calling and career resonance

The CDI and NICEC continue our collaborative Cutting Edge webinar series with our bi-annual seminars
4 Mar 2025

Book now for our next NICEC Seminar: Aligning Careers provision for International cohorts

Equipping international students for career success: A discussion on adapting and innovating in UK higher education - 25th March 2025
17 Feb 2025

Time to book your place at the National Research Conference for Careers Practitioners

This annual event, brought to you in partnership by the CDI, iCeGS, AGCAS and NICEC, is coming up on the 5th March 2025.
13 Feb 2025

Call for Papers! It's time to submit for our Autumn 2025 NICEC Journal

The NICEC Journal Announces Call for Papers for Special Issue on Career Development and Social Justice
6 Feb 2025

Become a NICEC Fellow in 2025!

NICEC is hoping to recruit four new UK Fellows representing as many types of career development work as possible.
27 Jan 2025
NICEC is now on Bluesky social media

NICEC is now on Bluesky social media NICEC is now on Bluesky!

Come and engage with us
14 Jan 2025
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