News articles in the Careers Information community
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2012-05-10
National Council for Careers - members appointed
An announcement has been made by Skills Minister, John Hayes, concerning the membership of England's new National Council for Careers.
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2012-05-08
Future of careers and guidance - AGCAS director's presentation
Tom Davie, Director of Professional Development on the AGCAS Board and Deputy Head of Careers at Durham University, delivered a paper at the recent Westminster Employment Forum, which focused on the future of careers advice and guidance in relation to schools, universities and adult provision.
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2012-05-03
AGCAS and the Careers Profession Alliance (CPA)
AGCAS considers it essential that individuals have access to high-quality careers and employability education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) when they need it: while at school, college or university; studying full time, part time or not at all; and whether in employment or not. We also believe that the wider national interest is furthered by careers professionals working closely together. Whenever possible, the profession should speak with one voice.
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2012-04-18
AGCAS Diversity Task Group: an update on activity
The AGCAS Diversity Task Group was formed in April 2010 to explore, share and develop good practice in relation to the diverse needs, backgrounds and aspirations of a varied client group. During this time, the group has focused on a range of ways to develop services and resources.
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2012-04-10
Vacancies on AGCAS Board of Directors
AGCAS is recruiting motivated and enthusiastic volunteers to join its Board of Directors from 1 August 2012. Do you want to get involved in the management of AGCAS and making key decisions about its future development? Have you got ideas about what AGCAS should be and what it should be able to provide for its staff, members and stakeholders? As a professional body, a company, a charity and an employer, AGCAS needs to be represented at the highest level by a diverse group of committed individuals.
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2012-04-03
National Careers Service for England
A new National Careers Service, which promises improved access to careers advice in England, is to be launched this week. The launch follows last week's publication of statutory guidance, which restated the importance of quality-assured careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) in schools. The government says the service will provide 'information, advice and guidance on careers, skills and the labour market, covering further education, apprenticeships and other types of training and higher education through a mix of face-to-face interviews, a telephone helpline and web-based services'.
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2012-02-28
Wilson Review - initial response from AGCAS
Sir Tim Wilson's review of university-business collaboration has been published, which proposes an agenda for change that will help make the UK the best place in the world for collaborative activity. Anne-Marie Martin responded on behalf of AGCAS.
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2012-02-13
Employers shortlisted for careers service engagement award
Six employers have been shortlisted for The AGCAS Award for Excellence in Careers Service Engagement. They were all nominated by higher education careers services. The award is one of the prestigious annual TARGETjobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards.
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2012-02-08
CV checking - keeping up with demand
AGCAS member Sarah Mallen, Information Manager at The University of Manchester, Careers & Employability Division, has been examining the levels of demand at other careers services for CV checking and application advice, who provides it, and exploring what methods are being used to keep up with the demand.
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2012-02-06
Bath Spa's 'Little Blue Book'
Bath Spa University Careers has published a new guide to help convey the many opportunities open to students and the benefits of participating in them. The Little Blue Book: An essential guide to planning your future supports students at different stages of their career planning and has become a much sought-after giveaway to drive footfall to the careers centre.