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Career Development Institute We opened our doors on 1st April 2013. Our new Institute will be building on the very best of the joint offers from each of the four predecessor bodies.

The CDI is the new single UK-wide professional organisation for all working in all fields of career education; career information, advice and guidance; career coaching and career consultancy. The CDI is the new single UK-wide professional organisation for everyone working in the fields of career education; career information, advice and guidance; career coaching and career management. It had been the goal for many years of the founding bodies - ACEG; ACPi-UK; ICG and NAEGA - to join together and create a single voice for the Career Development sector. The key aims being to ensure a sound networking approach between practitioners, inspire confidence in those who seek help in moving into and through their working life and provide support to members in the delivery of high quality career development services. Working together the new body will present a strong and united front, influencing government policy and lobbying on behalf of members. Pivotal to the success of our new organisation will be the engagement of members (see Member Benefits)

To keep you informed of developments the CDI Board publish regular Briefing Notes (see News and Reports). Please share these with colleagues working in the sector. Members can also access resources and reports through the Member's Area of the website. We are pleased that the Government has supported the development of a new Register of Career Development Professionals and we encourage all practising career development professionals to join the CDI and the Register. It is our ambition that the Register will become the single most important source of information for employers and individuals seeking your services.

Meet the new exhibitors joining us at ! 👋We’re delighted to welcome the following organisations to the CDI National Con...
14/10/2026

Meet the new exhibitors joining us at ! 👋

We’re delighted to welcome the following organisations to the CDI National Conference 2026:

Skills Assess - a way to assess learners’ skills, identify gaps and personalise support

Springpod - a free online careers platform

University of Huddersfield - a modern, ambitious, TEF-Gold University

Come along, say hello and discover what they have to offer: https://zurl.co/Ec0LU

13/10/2026

CDI National Conference: Workshop spotlight

What can working with interrupted learners teach us about engagement, career learning and our role as practitioners?

In this video, Gemma Smith shares more about her interactive workshop, drawing on learning from i-sgoil’s digital careers pilot in Scotland to challenge assumptions about engagement and how we adapt our practice.

Watch the video to find out more about the session 'Doras-Eile, A Different Door: Rethinking career development for interrupted learners'.

Want to rethink your approach to engagement and career development? Join us at the CDI National Conference on 2-3 December in Birmingham.

Book your place: https://zurl.co/XyWGM

Webinar - Collaboration: Working with and alongside your key stakeholders 📅 Thursday 29 October, 4 pm.How confident are ...
12/10/2026

Webinar - Collaboration: Working with and alongside your key stakeholders

📅 Thursday 29 October, 4 pm.

How confident are you when it comes to influencing stakeholders and getting people on board with your ideas?💡

Join John Walker for a practical session designed to strengthen your stakeholder engagement skills and help you approach these conversations with greater confidence.

You’ll explore how to identify key stakeholders, understand what matters to them, build a shared purpose, influence buy-in and use different approaches to negotiation.

Book now: https://zurl.co/zp49S

There’s still time to join our expert webinar on apprenticeships next week!📅 Wednesday 14 October, 4pmJoin Helen Janota ...
09/10/2026

There’s still time to join our expert webinar on apprenticeships next week!

📅 Wednesday 14 October, 4pm

Join Helen Janota to explore how Skills England’s apprenticeship resources can strengthen your occupational knowledge and support meaningful pathway conversations with clients.

From understanding how apprenticeships are being used across different sectors to exploring occupational maps, career exploration resources and ways to find apprenticeship vacancies, this session will give you practical approaches you can take into your work.

👉 Book your place now: https://zurl.co/lD3TU

09/10/2026

Webinar - Neuroinclusive careers support: Breaking down barriers to employment

📅 Wednesday 28 October, 4pm

Join Roxanne Steel, Fractional Head of Training & Consultancy at Evenbreak, for a practical session exploring the barriers neurodivergent people may encounter across careers guidance, transitions, recruitment, interviews and the workplace.

Discover practical approaches to making careers conversations and employment support more neuroinclusive – from discussing adjustments and preparing clients for workplace environments, to responding to potential barriers and sharing useful resources.

Whether you’re new to neurodiversity inclusion or looking to develop your existing practice, this session offers practical approaches you can take into your work.

Book now: https://zurl.co/lIThv

08/10/2026

UKCDA2026: Award shortlist spotlight 💫

Meet Steve Newman, shortlisted for the Career Development Professional Working in Educational Settings award at the UK Career Development Awards.

Steve shares more about the work he does as part of his role and what being recognised through this year’s awards means to him.

Join us in celebrating the people behind the work and the contributions they’re making across our profession on Wednesday 2 December at The Burlington Hotel, Birmingham.

Book your ticket now: https://zurl.co/cdvZM

08/10/2026

Membership Refresh: Staying informed with the CDI News Centre

Are you keeping up with what's happening across the profession?🗞️

The CDI News Centre brings together the latest sector news, insights, updates and opportunities – helping you keep up with policy changes, funding updates and more, before they pass you by.

Watch the video to find your way around the News Centre and keep up with what's new.

Make the News Centre part of your routine and stay ahead of the changes that matter to you.

👉Visit the News Centre: https://zurl.co/qnAjK

07/10/2026

CDI National Conference: Workshop spotlight

Is primary school really too early to start talking about careers? 🤔

In this workshop, 'Too early for careers? Think again!', Jo Hooper and Jo Saward challenge the idea that careers education should wait until secondary school, looking at why starting earlier can make a difference.
Want to discover the topic further? Join them at the Conference on 2-3 December in Birmingham.

Book your place now: https://zurl.co/tvuPR

Headline sponsor opportunity - sponsor one event and get both! 🌟This December, the CDI National Conference and UK Career...
06/10/2026

Headline sponsor opportunity - sponsor one event and get both! 🌟

This December, the CDI National Conference and UK Career Development Awards come together at The Burlington Hotel, Birmingham.

We’re offering one organisation the opportunity to become Headline Sponsor of both events for £3,000 + VAT.

Highlights include:
🔹Double your event presence – a 5-minute introductory speech at both the Conference and Awards
🔹 Reach an engaged sector audience of 200+ delegates, plus the CDI’s 4,500 members through email, social media and press
🔹 Premium exhibition space across both conference days

🔹 Prominent brand visibility – including a full-page advert on the event website and app, alongside logo visibility across event materials
🔹 Be the face of the Awards night, with your company video showcased across CDI social channels
🔹 4 complimentary hotel nights

This a fantastic opportunity to raise your profile, showcase your organisation and build valuable connections across two flagship CDI events.

Interested in the full package?
📩 Email Jen Ellin at [email protected]

05/10/2026

Membership Refresh: CDI Communities

Are you connected with fellow career development professionals? 🤝

CDI Communities are a space to exchange ideas, share experiences and take part in conversations that matter to your practice, helping you learn from others and stay engaged with the profession.

This short video shows you how to find your CDI communities and get involved.

👉 Explore CDI Communities: https://zurl.co/27Juz

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Stourbridge
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Tuesday 9am - 5:15pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:15pm
Thursday 9am - 5:15pm
Friday 9am - 4:45pm

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