For those aiming to enter the UK Career Development Awards 2026, nominations will open in May rather than this month. We will then hold the awards dinner in November as part of the CDI National Conference. We will share all the information you need nearer the time. @thecdi.bsky.social #careers

@cdimorgan.bsky.social Delighted to announce that today the Quality in Careers Consortium Board has awarded its National Endorsement for the “Investor in Careers Primary” award for careers education in primary schools. Congratulations to Sam Ansell and her IiC team👍🏼

UK Government has responded to the Work and Pensions Committee report on the Jobs and Careers Service. Read the CDI's summary, including the intention to move away from the 'incentivised funding model and a commitment to professionally-aligned qualifications. www.thecdi.net/news/uk-gove...

Following the publication of the Post-16 Skills and Education White paper, I've summarised the key references to careers guidance and what they might mean. Overall, the paper is very positive about careers guidance but there's no additional funding announced. www.thecdi.net/news/what-do...

The DWP will bring the National Careers Service delivery in-house on 1 October 2026. This is a major change as the Jobs and Careers Service forms, and my article in Careers News covers the detail so far with a comment from Katharine Horler, Careers England. www.thecdi.net/news/uk-gove...

And why not meet up with colleagues old and new at the @thecdi.bsky.social Conference Dinner. An evening of fine food, conversation and partying that you deserve for all you support for clients and the profession. Book now at thecdi.zohobackstage.com/NationalConf...

We have an exciting agenda for the @thecdi.bsky.social National Conference on 18-19 November, in Birmingham. 4 fantastic panel discussions combine thought leaders sharing wider context and career development professionals discussing the value we add as a profession. Book now at ow.ly/sbtf50X8kSf

The Work and Pensions Committee has published its second report on the Jobs and Careers Service. I've posted on the CDI's Careers News pages giving a brief overview as it captures our concerns and hopes for the new service and makes welcome recommendations. www.thecdi.net/news

The Reforming Jobcentres inquiry report is out, but the Jobs and Careers Services requires specific focus so will be covered separately. I've written a brief summary on the CDI's Careers News page with links to the report and the @thecdi.bsky.social's written evidence. www.thecdi.net/news/reformi...

With Baroness Jacqui Smith reporting into DWP as Skills Minister, I've shared my thoughts on how this could be positive for #career development. All the latest careers news is on the @thecdi.bsky.social website and CDI members get a monthly summary with extra content. www.thecdi.net/news

Great to talk to Ben Prater at BBC Radio Wiltshire about how young people may feel about their GCSE results, the options open to them and how careers advisers can help. It will go out tomorrow, possibly in two parts at around 7am and 8am on his breakfast show. #careers www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

Great to see the @thecdi.bsky.social Career Development Institute's Susan Alder quoted in Huffington Post's article on Level 3 results day, with tips for parents and carers on supporting their young people... www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/teen-a... #careers

Owen Charles’s from Red Bull F1 - the best age to reach young people to get them interested in a career in motorsport? “Primary, around aged 8 or 9” and explain it’s not just about the drivers. #careers #empskills25

Looking forward to today’s @learnworkuk.bsky.social Employment and Skills Convention. #empskills25. Starting off with the breakfast session with @edgeuk.bsky.social #careers

If you are a CDI member, you'll have had an email invitation to take part in the latest CDI Big Listen survey. This is a key input to our plans to enhance our services and closes at 9am on Monday 14th July. www.linkedin.com/posts/career... @thecdi.bsky.social #careers #CDIBigListen

If you work in career development in schools or colleges in England, please do complete this @unison.org.uk survey. survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90844533/... They are working with the government to establish a new School Support Staff Negotiating Body which could help raise salaries.

It was a joy to host the @thecdi.bsky.social UK Career Development Awards on Tuesday night. An evening of celebration for our fantastic shortlisted nominees and winners from right across the career development profession. www.linkedin.com/posts/career... #UKCDA25

We had a fantastic day at the National Careers Leaders' Conference in London yesterday. It was a pleasure to host with Dr Hannah Blake on behalf of @thecdi.bsky.social and iCeGS (@derbyuni.bsky.social). An insightful keynote from Thomas Shirt and Ryan Gibson on the Gatsby Benchmarks... #NCLC25

Join us online for Tuesday's #ValuingCareers Scotland event, hosted by @thecdi.bsky.social President @peterobertson.bsky.social with a key speech from @graemedey.bsky.social, Minister for Further and Higher Education. Open to everyone interested in careers in Scotland: www.thecdi.net/training-and...

Yesterday the DfE posted new Statutory Guidance on careers guidance. The @thecdi.bsky.social article covers the key changes related to professionalism, including valuable additions on the role of careers leaders and careers advisers. #careers www.thecdi.net/news/strengt...

The final stop on our UK tour will be an online event in Scotland on 20th May, with an opening speech by Minister @graemedey.bsky.social, and presentations by me and @skillsdevscot.bsky.social. www.thecdi.net/training-and...

I was delighted to host @thecdi.bsky.social's #ValuingCareers event in Cardiff yesterday. Thanks to @cefincampbell.bsky.social, @jacksargeantms.bsky.social and Nikki Lawrence from @careers-wales.bsky.social to discuss the value of #careers with such an engaged audience. nation.cymru/news/work-pr...

I'm delighted to be speaking at the Complete Careers conference on 13th May. I'll cover the updated Statutory Guidance, linking the revised Gatsby Benchmarks to the Framework for Career Development, as well as how the UK Register can further underpin professionalism. #careers @thecdi.bsky.social

Nominations for CDI elected Board Director roles close in just one week – Thursday 27 March, 4 pm. Hear from Nicki Moore, Honorary Secretary, as she shares how taking on a board member role can elevate your career. Nominate now! 📩Check your inbox for full details of all roles and how to submit.

Great #IWD post from @thecdi.bsky.social's Pippa Allner and Stephen Plimmer on women's #careers confidence gap. Insights from our #ValuingCareers survey show the need for careers support to overcome lower confidence, positivity and perceived opportunities. www.fenews.co.uk/fe-voices/co...

As #NCW2025 comes to a close, what has been your highlight of the week? I attended the launch of Phoenix Insights' report on careers support for adults and a fantastic debate. So what dd you enjoy most this week? #careers @careersweek.bsky.social @thecdi.bsky.social

The @thecdi.bsky.social UK Career Development Awards entries close this Monday, so enter now. We tend to get more entries for the awards in education settings, so we would love to see entries for the awards for those offering careers services in non-education settings. www.thecdi.net/training-and...

Not quite the full post we had submitted but great to give #careers and the @thecdi.bsky.social a mention in the national press, supporting a breadth of pathways for young people and adults.

Fantastic to join Into Film and the NFTS at @Channel4 to discuss engaging 11-18-year-olds about #careers in the screen industries. Great to hear from careers/teaching staff and industry leaders on raising awareness and improving access, especially for diverse communities. @thecdi.bsky.social

Have you, a colleague, team or your employer provided amazing support to clients over the last year? So why not enter the UK Career Development Awards with updated categories to be inclusive. All the info is on our website, and the closing date is Monday 3rd March. www.thecdi.net/training-and...

UNISON are working with DfE to reinstate the School Support Staff Negotiating Body and have a 'New deal for school support staff' campaign. This could help raise pay for schools careers staff. It would be great if members could add their views via the UNISON survey. www.unison.org.uk/about-2/scho...

#SoMuchMoreThanTalkingAboutJobs 2025 is more international than ever! It's a pleasure to support #career development professionals who make such a difference to young people and adults. Congratulations to Katherine Jennick and Bella Doswell for organising this important date in the careers calendar.

With the launch of the CDI's full Valuing Careers research report last week at the House of Lords, I wrote an article for FE News giving some headlines. Careers support improves career positivity but too few people know how to access it. #careers #valuingcareers www.fenews.co.uk/education/ca...

The #CDIBigListen survey is out. If you work in career development, please complete it and share with your networks. You don't need to be a CDI member. The results help us champion the profession so more responses give us a louder voice. Take the survey here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/JD783X8

I've shared some reflections on the revised Gatsby Benchmarks on @fenews.bsky.social. In short, they are a positive step forward but we need more investment in careers in schools and colleges to really make a difference. #careers www.fenews.co.uk/exclusive/cd...

Inspired by Gill Frigerio using hers as a prop during her CDI National Conference keynote, I have purchased my own copy of the Careers board game, from 1965! Looking forward to our first game as a family. #careers Who else has the game?

Hello, I'll be posting news from the CDI as well as my own thoughts on all things #careers and #skills. If you work in career development or skills in the UK or internationally, it would be fantastic to connect.