02 September 2026
International approaches to career development for working people
Research by the International Centre for Guidance Studies (iCeGS), funded by Gatsby, explores international career development support for people in work, to learn lessons that could be applied in England.
The research looked at career development support in Austria, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, the Republic of Ireland and South Korea, finding that it is most comprehensive for young people in education and adults out of work.
Regarding support for adults in work, the research identified three themes. Awareness and access are important, the support is most useful when it connects clients to the wider skills system, including engagement with employers, and digital tools can extend the reach of the service but works best as a complementary activity.
The research will inform local pilot programmes that Gatsby is running in England, to try out different approaches to supporting those already in work. These pilots will provide evidence in practice to inform further recommendations.
Read more about the International approaches to career development for working people report.
The research looked at career development support in Austria, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, the Republic of Ireland and South Korea, finding that it is most comprehensive for young people in education and adults out of work.
Regarding support for adults in work, the research identified three themes. Awareness and access are important, the support is most useful when it connects clients to the wider skills system, including engagement with employers, and digital tools can extend the reach of the service but works best as a complementary activity.
The research will inform local pilot programmes that Gatsby is running in England, to try out different approaches to supporting those already in work. These pilots will provide evidence in practice to inform further recommendations.
Read more about the International approaches to career development for working people report.
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