New careers council seeks members
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) is establishing a new group, a National Council for Careers, to advise the government on improving the quality of careers provision. The Council will provide independent advice to help drive the success of the National Careers Service, due to be launched in In April 2012.
The National Council for Careers will:
• advise on the operation and development of the new National Careers Service following its launch in April 2012, in the context of broader government policy, including policy on careers guidance;
• provide expert advice and support on communicating and engaging with the careers guidance sector and other stakeholders, including the dissemination of key messages;
• produce an annual report summarising its discussions and advice to government;
• work with the National Careers Service to ensure that information for users is of good quality.
Join the group
The Council will comprise just 12 members from a variety of backgrounds, including the careers guidance sector, the education sector, and business. The group will meet in London four times a year.
AGCAS members are encouraged to apply but it would be helpful if you could contact Martin Pennington, AGCAS Interim CEO, so that AGCAS is aware of the interest from members.
The closing date for applications is Monday 30 January 2012.
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Created on: 16 January 2012
Last updated: 23 January 2012