The Bill Law Award 2026: Finalists and Winner announced

16 Jul 2026

At the Cutting Edge 2026

Thriving not just surviving - fulfilment across the whole lifespan based on latest research and insights
7 Jul 2026
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NICEC Chair Pete Robertson Published in The Guardian

16 Jun 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

Upcoming Network Meeting: Navigating the Future of Career Development Training

10 Feb 2026

New Year, New Leadership: A Warm Welcome to our New Chair, Pete Robertson

29 Jan 2026

The 2026 Bill Law Award: Recognising Student Innovation in Career Practice

15 Jan 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
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

Join 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