I am delighted to share the shortlisted nominations for this year's @thecdi.bsky.social UK Career Development Awards. We had a record number of entries and so many fantastic nominations to choose from, so congratulations to everyone who was put forward. www.thecdi.net/training-and... #UKCDA26

The 2026 Statutory Guidance for schools, colleges and training providers was published this morning, and I've summarised all the key changes on the Career Development Institute news pages. www.thecdi.net/news/dfe-pub...

It's a month until the National Careers Leaders' Conference in Birmingham - so do you have your ticket? With a theme of 'Work Experience and Beyond' it's a must-attend event for Careers Leaders, Careers Advisers, Careers Hub staff and all those supporting students. www.thecdi.net/training-and...

The data from the #CDIBigListen surveys is vital to us championing the profession with government and includes key questions on working in the profession. if you work in career development - whether a CDI member or not - please do complete the survey and share with colleagues. zurl.co/FnbCY

CDI Big Listen Survey (Profession) - January 2026

Your response would be greatly appreciated.

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On #TLevelsThursday the @thecdi.bsky.social has launched a new video following careers advisers touring T Level facilities and meeting T Level students, highlighting the qualifications as a route through technical education. www.linkedin.com/posts/career... #CDITechnicalEducationProgramme #careers

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Happy T Level Thursday🎉 We’re delighted to share a brand-new resource from the CDI Technical Education Programme – a video designed specifically to support careers professionals enhance their awarene...

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Work experience in England will be a big change for schools, so we're supporting Education and Employers' survey for careers adviser on the policy, the resources you have and support you need. Please do complete and share it. critical-transitions.limesurvey.net/276912?lang=... #careers

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Great to join the APPUG breakfast discussion in Parliament today, discussing how to achieve the government’s target of 2/3rds of 25yos in higher education. Shared the need to start in primary - widening perspectives, then support through education with careers, visibility of all pathways and more.

The CDI @thecdi.bsky.social has launched a new Fair Pay campaign in support of fair pay in career development. We are concerned that low pay and poor employment terms in some areas leave young people and adults with less support than they deserve. www.thecdi.net/policy-campa...

Setting your New Year’s resolutions?🎯 As we step into 2026, it’s the perfect time to set goals and invest in your professional growth. Whether you want to strengthen your practice or develop new skills, our 2026 CPD programme has you covered! Plan your year & book your CPD sessions: zurl.co/Owvqu

Jessica Pieri challenged me to wear a t-shirt supporting the I ❤️ Careers initiative. I may be on holiday but I’m proud to show everyone in Madiera that… I ❤️ Careers @thecdi.bsky.social #ilovecareers

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...

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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

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...

BBC Radio Wiltshire - Ben Prater, 20/08/2025

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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

If Your Teen's Anxious Or Upset, This Psychologist-Backed Tip 'Deeply Works'

A useful bit of advice today – and always.

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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

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Still time to contribute to the #CDIBigListen Survey! Every June we ask for members' feedback on CDI membership and services. This year we have refreshed the survey to gather clearer insights in...

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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

Huge congratulations to all our #UKCDA25 winners & nominees! | Career Development Institute

Huge congratulations to all our #UKCDA25 winners & nominees! A big thank you to all our judges, sponsors and everyone who made tonight so memorable. But the night’s not over… it’s carnival time!✨E...

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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...

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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...

Title - Strengthening professionalism in the updated Statutory Guidance

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