Career Development Institute
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The professional body for the UK Career Development Sector
#DiscoverCreativeCareers Month 2025 is here🎨
With thousands of career roles and pathways waiting to be explored, many young people simply haven’t discovered them yet. Let’s change that.
Explore resources, events and opportunities to inspire the next generation: discovercreative.careers
With thousands of career roles and pathways waiting to be explored, many young people simply haven’t discovered them yet. Let’s change that.
Explore resources, events and opportunities to inspire the next generation: discovercreative.careers
November 5, 2025 at 10:13 AM
#DiscoverCreativeCareers Month 2025 is here🎨
With thousands of career roles and pathways waiting to be explored, many young people simply haven’t discovered them yet. Let’s change that.
Explore resources, events and opportunities to inspire the next generation: discovercreative.careers
With thousands of career roles and pathways waiting to be explored, many young people simply haven’t discovered them yet. Let’s change that.
Explore resources, events and opportunities to inspire the next generation: discovercreative.careers
Hear from Liane Hambly as she shares insights into her upcoming expert workshop 'Inaction to action: Motivational approaches for young people'.
📅Thurs 13 Nov, 4 pm, online.
Join us for an engaging session packed with actionable coaching tools and techniques.
Book now: ow.ly/T6ZA50X7brJ
📅Thurs 13 Nov, 4 pm, online.
Join us for an engaging session packed with actionable coaching tools and techniques.
Book now: ow.ly/T6ZA50X7brJ
November 4, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Hear from Liane Hambly as she shares insights into her upcoming expert workshop 'Inaction to action: Motivational approaches for young people'.
📅Thurs 13 Nov, 4 pm, online.
Join us for an engaging session packed with actionable coaching tools and techniques.
Book now: ow.ly/T6ZA50X7brJ
📅Thurs 13 Nov, 4 pm, online.
Join us for an engaging session packed with actionable coaching tools and techniques.
Book now: ow.ly/T6ZA50X7brJ
November CPD theme: AI and working with NEET and disadvantaged clients
Enhance your professional development by joining these CPD sessions!🌟
Check out our events calendar to book your place: ow.ly/cg1n50WY04C
Enhance your professional development by joining these CPD sessions!🌟
Check out our events calendar to book your place: ow.ly/cg1n50WY04C
October 27, 2025 at 1:19 PM
November CPD theme: AI and working with NEET and disadvantaged clients
Enhance your professional development by joining these CPD sessions!🌟
Check out our events calendar to book your place: ow.ly/cg1n50WY04C
Enhance your professional development by joining these CPD sessions!🌟
Check out our events calendar to book your place: ow.ly/cg1n50WY04C
Hear from CDI Chief Executive David Morgan as he gives an exciting preview of what to expect at the National Conference and Dinner 2025 – from standout speakers to unmissable sessions and the key themes shaping the future of the careers profession.
Book your spot now at: ow.ly/3yZQ50Xg7Ys
Book your spot now at: ow.ly/3yZQ50Xg7Ys
October 22, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Hear from CDI Chief Executive David Morgan as he gives an exciting preview of what to expect at the National Conference and Dinner 2025 – from standout speakers to unmissable sessions and the key themes shaping the future of the careers profession.
Book your spot now at: ow.ly/3yZQ50Xg7Ys
Book your spot now at: ow.ly/3yZQ50Xg7Ys
We’re proud to introduce the incredible sponsors who are supporting the National Conference & Dinner 2025 🙌
Join us in welcoming:
Dinner sponsor: University Guys
Goody bag sponsor: Springpod
#CDICONF2025
Join us in welcoming:
Dinner sponsor: University Guys
Goody bag sponsor: Springpod
#CDICONF2025
October 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM
We’re proud to introduce the incredible sponsors who are supporting the National Conference & Dinner 2025 🙌
Join us in welcoming:
Dinner sponsor: University Guys
Goody bag sponsor: Springpod
#CDICONF2025
Join us in welcoming:
Dinner sponsor: University Guys
Goody bag sponsor: Springpod
#CDICONF2025
Join Trotman for the online launch of Dr. Denise Taylor’s new book: Career Coaching for Midlife and Beyond
📅 Wed 29 October, 5pm, Zoom.
Published with the CDI, this guide supports CDPs helping clients through midlife transitions and beyond.
Sign up now: https://ow.ly/Lh6450Xcmp6
📅 Wed 29 October, 5pm, Zoom.
Published with the CDI, this guide supports CDPs helping clients through midlife transitions and beyond.
Sign up now: https://ow.ly/Lh6450Xcmp6
October 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Join Trotman for the online launch of Dr. Denise Taylor’s new book: Career Coaching for Midlife and Beyond
📅 Wed 29 October, 5pm, Zoom.
Published with the CDI, this guide supports CDPs helping clients through midlife transitions and beyond.
Sign up now: https://ow.ly/Lh6450Xcmp6
📅 Wed 29 October, 5pm, Zoom.
Published with the CDI, this guide supports CDPs helping clients through midlife transitions and beyond.
Sign up now: https://ow.ly/Lh6450Xcmp6
Regional meeting: West Midlands region
📅Wed 26 Nov, 4:15 pm
📍The Wolverhampton Grammar School
Join us for an interactive session exploring the Future Skills & Jobs Picture in the West Midlands, followed by a networking activity.
Only 20 spots available!
Book now: https://ow.ly/iXiR50XasEC
📅Wed 26 Nov, 4:15 pm
📍The Wolverhampton Grammar School
Join us for an interactive session exploring the Future Skills & Jobs Picture in the West Midlands, followed by a networking activity.
Only 20 spots available!
Book now: https://ow.ly/iXiR50XasEC
October 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Regional meeting: West Midlands region
📅Wed 26 Nov, 4:15 pm
📍The Wolverhampton Grammar School
Join us for an interactive session exploring the Future Skills & Jobs Picture in the West Midlands, followed by a networking activity.
Only 20 spots available!
Book now: https://ow.ly/iXiR50XasEC
📅Wed 26 Nov, 4:15 pm
📍The Wolverhampton Grammar School
Join us for an interactive session exploring the Future Skills & Jobs Picture in the West Midlands, followed by a networking activity.
Only 20 spots available!
Book now: https://ow.ly/iXiR50XasEC
CDI National Conference 2025: Full programme is now live!
Expect thought-provoking panels, interactive workshops and practical case studies, all designed to support your growth and inspire your practice.
View the programme: ow.ly/3f9H50Xe2KX
Book now: ow.ly/Xw5r50Xe2KW
Expect thought-provoking panels, interactive workshops and practical case studies, all designed to support your growth and inspire your practice.
View the programme: ow.ly/3f9H50Xe2KX
Book now: ow.ly/Xw5r50Xe2KW
October 17, 2025 at 2:57 PM
CDI National Conference 2025: Full programme is now live!
Expect thought-provoking panels, interactive workshops and practical case studies, all designed to support your growth and inspire your practice.
View the programme: ow.ly/3f9H50Xe2KX
Book now: ow.ly/Xw5r50Xe2KW
Expect thought-provoking panels, interactive workshops and practical case studies, all designed to support your growth and inspire your practice.
View the programme: ow.ly/3f9H50Xe2KX
Book now: ow.ly/Xw5r50Xe2KW
Regional Scotland meeting
📅Wed 5 Nov, 4:30 pm, online.
The CDI will issue a statement outlining the policy position it would like political parties and candidates to adopt for the Scottish Parliament election in May 2026. Join this meeting to share your views.
Book now: https://ow.ly/s9P250XarUn
📅Wed 5 Nov, 4:30 pm, online.
The CDI will issue a statement outlining the policy position it would like political parties and candidates to adopt for the Scottish Parliament election in May 2026. Join this meeting to share your views.
Book now: https://ow.ly/s9P250XarUn
October 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Regional Scotland meeting
📅Wed 5 Nov, 4:30 pm, online.
The CDI will issue a statement outlining the policy position it would like political parties and candidates to adopt for the Scottish Parliament election in May 2026. Join this meeting to share your views.
Book now: https://ow.ly/s9P250XarUn
📅Wed 5 Nov, 4:30 pm, online.
The CDI will issue a statement outlining the policy position it would like political parties and candidates to adopt for the Scottish Parliament election in May 2026. Join this meeting to share your views.
Book now: https://ow.ly/s9P250XarUn
Check out our latest piece on FE News: 'Black History Month Can Spark a Year-Round FE and Skills Career Revolution'.
We explore how moments of awareness, like Black History Month, can drive lasting, inclusive change across the careers sector.
Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/IKnE50Xb
We explore how moments of awareness, like Black History Month, can drive lasting, inclusive change across the careers sector.
Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/IKnE50Xb
October 16, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Check out our latest piece on FE News: 'Black History Month Can Spark a Year-Round FE and Skills Career Revolution'.
We explore how moments of awareness, like Black History Month, can drive lasting, inclusive change across the careers sector.
Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/IKnE50Xb
We explore how moments of awareness, like Black History Month, can drive lasting, inclusive change across the careers sector.
Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/IKnE50Xb
Reposted by Career Development Institute
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...
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...
UK Government to bring National Careers Service staff in-house from October 2026
www.thecdi.net
October 14, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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...
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...
There’s still time to share your work at the National Research Conference 2026!
🗓️ Submission deadline: Fri 31 Oct
Whether you're a seasoned researcher, a student or a practitioner just beginning your research journey, we'd love to hear from you!
Submit now: https://ow.ly/9f7W50X2Hxk
🗓️ Submission deadline: Fri 31 Oct
Whether you're a seasoned researcher, a student or a practitioner just beginning your research journey, we'd love to hear from you!
Submit now: https://ow.ly/9f7W50X2Hxk
October 14, 2025 at 12:02 PM
There’s still time to share your work at the National Research Conference 2026!
🗓️ Submission deadline: Fri 31 Oct
Whether you're a seasoned researcher, a student or a practitioner just beginning your research journey, we'd love to hear from you!
Submit now: https://ow.ly/9f7W50X2Hxk
🗓️ Submission deadline: Fri 31 Oct
Whether you're a seasoned researcher, a student or a practitioner just beginning your research journey, we'd love to hear from you!
Submit now: https://ow.ly/9f7W50X2Hxk
#TLevelsWeek 2025 is here!
To mark the occasion, we’ve created some quick, bite-sized stats to highlight the impact and opportunities T Levels offer.
Want to learn more about T Levels in greater depth?
Head to our Technical Education Resource Hub for everything on T-levels: ow.ly/RYal50XaqIq
To mark the occasion, we’ve created some quick, bite-sized stats to highlight the impact and opportunities T Levels offer.
Want to learn more about T Levels in greater depth?
Head to our Technical Education Resource Hub for everything on T-levels: ow.ly/RYal50XaqIq
October 13, 2025 at 10:39 AM
#TLevelsWeek 2025 is here!
To mark the occasion, we’ve created some quick, bite-sized stats to highlight the impact and opportunities T Levels offer.
Want to learn more about T Levels in greater depth?
Head to our Technical Education Resource Hub for everything on T-levels: ow.ly/RYal50XaqIq
To mark the occasion, we’ve created some quick, bite-sized stats to highlight the impact and opportunities T Levels offer.
Want to learn more about T Levels in greater depth?
Head to our Technical Education Resource Hub for everything on T-levels: ow.ly/RYal50XaqIq
This month’s CPD focus is Guidance for multicultural clients & migrants and Dyslexia Awareness Week. We’ve turned our social media tips into ‘Fact or Flaw?’ to help deepen your professional awareness.
Do you agree with these or do you see them differently?
Do you agree with these or do you see them differently?
October 6, 2025 at 11:01 AM
This month’s CPD focus is Guidance for multicultural clients & migrants and Dyslexia Awareness Week. We’ve turned our social media tips into ‘Fact or Flaw?’ to help deepen your professional awareness.
Do you agree with these or do you see them differently?
Do you agree with these or do you see them differently?
Webinar: Understanding and supporting refugees
📅Wed 15 Oct, 12 pm.
Join Samantha Bridge-Tonner, Carolyn Burke & Seezar Yaseen to explore how to support refugees into employment – from legal entitlements to the cultural factors shaping career decision-making.
Book now: ow.ly/nar450WXqMp
📅Wed 15 Oct, 12 pm.
Join Samantha Bridge-Tonner, Carolyn Burke & Seezar Yaseen to explore how to support refugees into employment – from legal entitlements to the cultural factors shaping career decision-making.
Book now: ow.ly/nar450WXqMp
September 30, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Webinar: Understanding and supporting refugees
📅Wed 15 Oct, 12 pm.
Join Samantha Bridge-Tonner, Carolyn Burke & Seezar Yaseen to explore how to support refugees into employment – from legal entitlements to the cultural factors shaping career decision-making.
Book now: ow.ly/nar450WXqMp
📅Wed 15 Oct, 12 pm.
Join Samantha Bridge-Tonner, Carolyn Burke & Seezar Yaseen to explore how to support refugees into employment – from legal entitlements to the cultural factors shaping career decision-making.
Book now: ow.ly/nar450WXqMp
Expert workshop: Counselling models in career development
📅Thursday 16 October, 4 pm, online.
Join Liane Hambly for an engaging and interactive session exploring the valuable crossover between counselling models and career development.
📅Thursday 16 October, 4 pm, online.
Join Liane Hambly for an engaging and interactive session exploring the valuable crossover between counselling models and career development.
September 26, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Expert workshop: Counselling models in career development
📅Thursday 16 October, 4 pm, online.
Join Liane Hambly for an engaging and interactive session exploring the valuable crossover between counselling models and career development.
📅Thursday 16 October, 4 pm, online.
Join Liane Hambly for an engaging and interactive session exploring the valuable crossover between counselling models and career development.
October CPD theme: Guidance for multicultural clients & migrants; Mental health; Dyslexia Awareness Week
Enhance your professional development by joining these CPD sessions!🌟
Check out our training and events calendar to book your place: ow.ly/cg1n50WY04C
Enhance your professional development by joining these CPD sessions!🌟
Check out our training and events calendar to book your place: ow.ly/cg1n50WY04C
September 25, 2025 at 12:39 PM
October CPD theme: Guidance for multicultural clients & migrants; Mental health; Dyslexia Awareness Week
Enhance your professional development by joining these CPD sessions!🌟
Check out our training and events calendar to book your place: ow.ly/cg1n50WY04C
Enhance your professional development by joining these CPD sessions!🌟
Check out our training and events calendar to book your place: ow.ly/cg1n50WY04C
Webinar: Trotman: Meet the author - Emma Bolger
📅Thurs 9 Oct, 12 pm, online.
Join Dr Emma Bolger as she discusses her new book, a comprehensive overview of practitioner-led research. She will discuss why research matters, how to do it and the impact it can have.
Book now: ow.ly/FTlY50WXZqg
📅Thurs 9 Oct, 12 pm, online.
Join Dr Emma Bolger as she discusses her new book, a comprehensive overview of practitioner-led research. She will discuss why research matters, how to do it and the impact it can have.
Book now: ow.ly/FTlY50WXZqg
September 23, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Webinar: Trotman: Meet the author - Emma Bolger
📅Thurs 9 Oct, 12 pm, online.
Join Dr Emma Bolger as she discusses her new book, a comprehensive overview of practitioner-led research. She will discuss why research matters, how to do it and the impact it can have.
Book now: ow.ly/FTlY50WXZqg
📅Thurs 9 Oct, 12 pm, online.
Join Dr Emma Bolger as she discusses her new book, a comprehensive overview of practitioner-led research. She will discuss why research matters, how to do it and the impact it can have.
Book now: ow.ly/FTlY50WXZqg
We’re excited to share our exhibitors for the CDI National Conference 2025.
🔹British and Irish Orthoptic Society
🔹CDI Technical Education Resource Hub
🔹Morrisby
🔹Trotman
🔹UNISON
Don’t miss out on meeting our brilliant exhibitors and discovering their latest offerings!
Book now: ow.ly/5B2m50WUwAQ
🔹British and Irish Orthoptic Society
🔹CDI Technical Education Resource Hub
🔹Morrisby
🔹Trotman
🔹UNISON
Don’t miss out on meeting our brilliant exhibitors and discovering their latest offerings!
Book now: ow.ly/5B2m50WUwAQ
September 18, 2025 at 11:54 AM
We’re excited to share our exhibitors for the CDI National Conference 2025.
🔹British and Irish Orthoptic Society
🔹CDI Technical Education Resource Hub
🔹Morrisby
🔹Trotman
🔹UNISON
Don’t miss out on meeting our brilliant exhibitors and discovering their latest offerings!
Book now: ow.ly/5B2m50WUwAQ
🔹British and Irish Orthoptic Society
🔹CDI Technical Education Resource Hub
🔹Morrisby
🔹Trotman
🔹UNISON
Don’t miss out on meeting our brilliant exhibitors and discovering their latest offerings!
Book now: ow.ly/5B2m50WUwAQ
We're thrilled to announce our Brand Awareness partner for the CDI National Conference 2025. Proudly introducing:
Investor in Careers – a licensed awarding body for the quality in careers standard
Investor in Careers – a licensed awarding body for the quality in careers standard
September 17, 2025 at 2:21 PM
We're thrilled to announce our Brand Awareness partner for the CDI National Conference 2025. Proudly introducing:
Investor in Careers – a licensed awarding body for the quality in careers standard
Investor in Careers – a licensed awarding body for the quality in careers standard
AI in careers practice: An in-person workshop for CDP
📅Mon 17 Nov, 9:30am - 4pm.
📍The Studio, Birmingham
Join our workshop on AI in careers practice, giving careers professionals practical experience, real-world applications and discussions to build confidence with AI.
Book now: ow.ly/P4Xr50WP92U
📅Mon 17 Nov, 9:30am - 4pm.
📍The Studio, Birmingham
Join our workshop on AI in careers practice, giving careers professionals practical experience, real-world applications and discussions to build confidence with AI.
Book now: ow.ly/P4Xr50WP92U
September 10, 2025 at 9:08 AM
AI in careers practice: An in-person workshop for CDP
📅Mon 17 Nov, 9:30am - 4pm.
📍The Studio, Birmingham
Join our workshop on AI in careers practice, giving careers professionals practical experience, real-world applications and discussions to build confidence with AI.
Book now: ow.ly/P4Xr50WP92U
📅Mon 17 Nov, 9:30am - 4pm.
📍The Studio, Birmingham
Join our workshop on AI in careers practice, giving careers professionals practical experience, real-world applications and discussions to build confidence with AI.
Book now: ow.ly/P4Xr50WP92U
Breaking barriers: Holistic pathways to self-employment
Tuesday 16 September, 3:30 pm
September CPD theme: Inclusion, ethics & digital tools
Explore how advisers can help young people develop the holistic skills needed for self-employment. Book now: ow.ly/nI3q50WJGav
Tuesday 16 September, 3:30 pm
September CPD theme: Inclusion, ethics & digital tools
Explore how advisers can help young people develop the holistic skills needed for self-employment. Book now: ow.ly/nI3q50WJGav
September 5, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Breaking barriers: Holistic pathways to self-employment
Tuesday 16 September, 3:30 pm
September CPD theme: Inclusion, ethics & digital tools
Explore how advisers can help young people develop the holistic skills needed for self-employment. Book now: ow.ly/nI3q50WJGav
Tuesday 16 September, 3:30 pm
September CPD theme: Inclusion, ethics & digital tools
Explore how advisers can help young people develop the holistic skills needed for self-employment. Book now: ow.ly/nI3q50WJGav
As part of Sept’s CPD theme, we are starting with a digital btye on:
Virtual work experience – Part 2: More innovative provider offerings
📅Tues 9 Sept, 3:30pm
Gain insights from three innovative providers of virtual work experience – Uptree, Forage and Unifrog.
Book now: ow.ly/LuE050WI67H
Virtual work experience – Part 2: More innovative provider offerings
📅Tues 9 Sept, 3:30pm
Gain insights from three innovative providers of virtual work experience – Uptree, Forage and Unifrog.
Book now: ow.ly/LuE050WI67H
September 4, 2025 at 8:32 AM
As part of Sept’s CPD theme, we are starting with a digital btye on:
Virtual work experience – Part 2: More innovative provider offerings
📅Tues 9 Sept, 3:30pm
Gain insights from three innovative providers of virtual work experience – Uptree, Forage and Unifrog.
Book now: ow.ly/LuE050WI67H
Virtual work experience – Part 2: More innovative provider offerings
📅Tues 9 Sept, 3:30pm
Gain insights from three innovative providers of virtual work experience – Uptree, Forage and Unifrog.
Book now: ow.ly/LuE050WI67H
📢Final call to submit your workshop and case study proposals!
There’s not long left to submit your proposal for the CDI National Conference 2025 – the deadline is Mon 8th Sept at 5pm.
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to showcase your work and fresh ideas!
Submit here: ow.ly/nKGV50WQauo
There’s not long left to submit your proposal for the CDI National Conference 2025 – the deadline is Mon 8th Sept at 5pm.
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to showcase your work and fresh ideas!
Submit here: ow.ly/nKGV50WQauo
September 3, 2025 at 9:03 AM
📢Final call to submit your workshop and case study proposals!
There’s not long left to submit your proposal for the CDI National Conference 2025 – the deadline is Mon 8th Sept at 5pm.
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to showcase your work and fresh ideas!
Submit here: ow.ly/nKGV50WQauo
There’s not long left to submit your proposal for the CDI National Conference 2025 – the deadline is Mon 8th Sept at 5pm.
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to showcase your work and fresh ideas!
Submit here: ow.ly/nKGV50WQauo
New CPD programme launching this September!
Each month has a theme with webinars, expert sessions, digital bytes, EDI cafés, social media tips, and more to boost your skills & knowledge – all designed to support your professional development.
👉Learn more: ow.ly/Rpx850WJCXi
Each month has a theme with webinars, expert sessions, digital bytes, EDI cafés, social media tips, and more to boost your skills & knowledge – all designed to support your professional development.
👉Learn more: ow.ly/Rpx850WJCXi
September 2, 2025 at 10:09 AM
New CPD programme launching this September!
Each month has a theme with webinars, expert sessions, digital bytes, EDI cafés, social media tips, and more to boost your skills & knowledge – all designed to support your professional development.
👉Learn more: ow.ly/Rpx850WJCXi
Each month has a theme with webinars, expert sessions, digital bytes, EDI cafés, social media tips, and more to boost your skills & knowledge – all designed to support your professional development.
👉Learn more: ow.ly/Rpx850WJCXi