David Morgan
@cdimorgan.bsky.social
Chief Executive of the Career Development Institute (CDI), the professional body for career development in the UK. #careers #skills #careersimpact
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.
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UK Government commits to professionalism of careers advisers in new Jobs and Careers Service
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November 14, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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...
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...
Overall, the paper is very positive about careers guidance but there's no additional funding announced.
www.thecdi.net/news/what-do...
What does the post-16 education White Paper mean for careers guidance?
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October 23, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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...
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.
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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
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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...
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.
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October 10, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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...
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
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
CDI National Conference
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October 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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
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
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Careers News
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September 11, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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
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...
Reforming Jobcentres inquiry report published – Jobs and Careers Service to come separately
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September 8, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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
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
Careers News
The number one source of news for career development in the UK.
@
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September 7, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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
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
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#careers
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BBC Radio Wiltshire - Ben Prater, 20/08/2025
Trusted local news and information, great music, updates and stories to make you smile.
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August 20, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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
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#careers
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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
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#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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August 14, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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
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#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
#careers
#empskills25
July 1, 2025 at 7:50 AM
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
#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
#careers
July 1, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Looking forward to today’s @learnworkuk.bsky.social Employment and Skills Convention. #empskills25. Starting off with the breakfast session with @edgeuk.bsky.social
#careers
#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.
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#careers
#CDIBigListen
Still time to contribute to the #CDIBigListen Survey! | Career Development Institute
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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June 30, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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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@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.
They are working with the government to establish a new School Support Staff Negotiating Body which could help raise salaries.
Careers staff in schools (England)
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June 23, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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.
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.
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#UKCDA25
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#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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June 19, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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
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#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
#NCLC25
June 19, 2025 at 7:17 AM
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
#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...
Open to everyone interested in careers in Scotland: www.thecdi.net/training-and...
Title - Scotland valuing careers campaign launch
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May 14, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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...
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...
Title - Strengthening professionalism in the updated Statutory Guidance
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May 9, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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.
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www.thecdi.net/training-and...
May 8, 2025 at 7:51 AM
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...
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.
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Work prospects of young people damaged if they don't seek career advice, says report
Martin Shipton The work prospects of young people in Wales are being damaged because many haven’t sought professional careers advice, according to a report from the Career Development Institute. The C...
nation.cymru
May 8, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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.
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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
#careers
@thecdi.bsky.social
April 11, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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
#careers
@thecdi.bsky.social
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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.
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.
March 21, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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.
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...
Confidence Gap Holds Women Back: New CDI Research Reveals Hidden Career Barriers | FE News
| Confidence Gap Holds Women Back: New CDI Research Reveals Hidden Career Barriers
www.fenews.co.uk
March 10, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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
#careers
@careersweek.bsky.social
@thecdi.bsky.social
March 7, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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
#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...
www.thecdi.net/training-and...
Title - UK Career Development Awards
www.thecdi.net
February 26, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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...
www.thecdi.net/training-and...