Becoming a NICEC Fellow in 2026

Applications Now Open
16 Aug 2026

Supporting Young Adults into Work

Our September Network Event will Explore Challenges and Ways Forward in the Youth Labour Market
11 Aug 2026

At the Cutting Edge 2026

Thriving not just surviving - fulfilment across the whole lifespan based on latest research and insights
7 Jul 2026

Celebrating Innovation: The 2026 Bill Law Award

We are delighted to invite you to the annual Bill Law Award, taking place online on Thursday 16th July 2026 from 5:00pm to 6:30pm BST
9 Jun 2026
Issue 56 front cover

NICEC Journal Issue 56 is available now

Issue 56 explores the Ethics, Philosophies, and Principles of Career Development
5 May 2026

Our Next NICEC Seminar: Reflections on Careers – Insights from the Fellows

Join NICEC Fellow, Wendy Hirsh, on the 19th May 2026
9 Apr 2026

Forthcoming Seminar: Exploring Social Class as a ‘Ramp or Barrier’ to Career Aspirations

Date: Tuesday, 20th January Time: 5:00 pm Location: Online
17 Dec 2025

Upcoming Seminar: Supporting Neurodivergent clients; insights for career professionals

NICEC and the CDI continue their collaborative webinar series "At the Cutting Edge" with a timely exploration of neurodiversity in career development.
11 Dec 2025

The NICEC Journal Countdown to Christmas

The countdown of the 5 most popular NICEC Journal articles in 2025
26 Nov 2025

NICEC Journal Issue 55 Launches Essential Collection on Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

As a free, open-access publication, the full text of Issue 55 is available immediately
30 Oct 2025
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

Now 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.

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