CDI News
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Dr Deirdre Hughes has produced a briefing paper for the CDI with guidelines for careers professionals on the use of AI and chatbots in careers practic...
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The CDI led media activity for the A level and vocational qualification results day on 17th August.
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The CDPG held a roundtable event at the House of Lords on 18th July, hosted by Baroness Garden of Frognal and attended by Lord Aberdare, senior repres...
Labour market news
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The latest Labour Market Outlook report from the Resolution Foundation sees public sector pay and conditions worsening over the past decade.
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Learning and Work Institute (L&W) has tracked the number of adults taking part in learning through an annual Adult Participation in Learning surve...
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A new report from Universities UK looks into the future world of work, areas of high growth and the skills needed by employers.
Careers policy
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A new Centre for Social Justice report highlights that those on low incomes are heavily affected by digital exclusion, contributing to the poverty pre...
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The CDPG held a roundtable event at the House of Lords on 18th July, hosted by Baroness Garden of Frognal and attended by Lord Aberdare, senior repres...
![UK Economy - 5 years of lost growth](https://www.thecdi.net:443/getmedia/28eda986-1652-4635-9316-81ef3d3097c9/NIESR.jpg?width=827&height=371&ext=.jpg)
With UK GDP 0.5% below pre-pandemic levels, this NIESR report does not see the UK economy growing beyond such levels until Q3 2024.
Sector News
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The Local Government Association is launching skills hubs addressing workforce challenges facing councils.
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The CDPG held a roundtable event at the House of Lords on 18th July, hosted by Baroness Garden of Frognal and attended by Lord Aberdare, senior repres...
![Trends in 2023's A level results](https://www.thecdi.net:443/getmedia/67c92544-0ee4-49e0-8290-013f7f372910/Green-trend-line.jpg?width=749&height=480&ext=.jpg)
The Guardian assesses the key trends in the A level results for 2023.
Latest reports
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A new Centre for Social Justice report highlights that those on low incomes are heavily affected by digital exclusion, contributing to the poverty pre...
![UK Economy - 5 years of lost growth](https://www.thecdi.net:443/getmedia/28eda986-1652-4635-9316-81ef3d3097c9/NIESR.jpg?width=827&height=371&ext=.jpg)
With UK GDP 0.5% below pre-pandemic levels, this NIESR report does not see the UK economy growing beyond such levels until Q3 2024.
![Jobs of the Future - new report](https://www.thecdi.net:443/getmedia/3c325036-9a5d-41c9-8006-0a84a29fec12/Universities-UK.jpg?width=837&height=372&ext=.jpg)
A new report from Universities UK looks into the future world of work, areas of high growth and the skills needed by employers.
Careers Resources
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Dr Deirdre Hughes has produced a briefing paper for the CDI with guidelines for careers professionals on the use of AI and chatbots in careers practic...
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A new case study supporting the Career Development Framework features Springpod and Airbus mapping their work experience provision.
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Lis McGuire is passionate about inclusive career development. As a registered career advisor working with diverse clients, Lis noticed a need for reso...
Book reviews
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By Trotman Indigo Publishing
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By A. Cross and E. Lucas
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By Matthew Carmody.