Career Development Institute

With our Early Bird offer ending soon, book your place at the CDI National Conference on 2-3 December at The Burlington Hotel, Birmingham, and the UK Career Development Awards by 31 August to take advantage of the discounted combined rate.

The Awards take place on the evening of 2 December, following the first day of the Conference, making it easy to experience both of the CDI’s flagship events in one visit.

Enjoy two days of learning, insight and networking, followed by an evening celebrating excellence across the career development profession, all at a special combined Early Bird rate.

⌛Don’t miss out – secure your place by Monday 31 August.
🐦 Book at Early Bird rate: https://zurl.co/YClkF

Introducing TEDI Talks – the CDI's new EDI podcast

Our new podcast, hosted by Ifza Shakoor (CDI's EDI Associate), explores themes and conversations around equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), with insights and perspectives relevant to careers professionals.

🌟 Ep 1: Pride in practice: Supporting LGBTQ+ clients in career development
Join Chris Dobry to explore LGBTQ+ inclusion in career development, from creating psychologically safe career conversations to understanding the importance of language and better supporting LGBTQ+ clients through reflective, evidence-informed practice.

🌟 Ep 2: Disability, career change and the long game
Join Professor William E. Donald to explore disability, neurodivergence and career change, including the barriers people face, what meaningful inclusion looks like, and the role careers professionals can play in creating better experiences.

Watch the latest episodes: https://zurl.co/rIx7z

Meet some of the exhibitors joining us at ! 👋

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

CareerThread - a careers platform built around your network.

Morrisby - gives you clarity on who you are, and where your future could take you.

Trotman Publishing - trusted publisher of education and career guidance resources for over 50 years.

Unison - the UK’s largest union, represents more than 1.3 million staff.

Come along, say hello and discover what they have to offer: https://zurl.co/8tyFW

Today's young people have more choices than ever before. While that's exciting, it can also feel overwhelming.

That's why high-quality careers guidance matters. It helps young people understand their options, explore different pathways and make informed decisions that are right for them.

One month left to submit your workshop proposal

With one month to go until submissions close, we’re inviting professionals across the sector to share their ideas at the CDI National Conference.

Whether you want to showcase your work, share an innovative approach or reflect on successes and lessons learned, your workshop can offer valuable insight to fellow career development professionals.

Presenting at the Conference is also an opportunity to raise your profile, spark new conversations and connect with others across the profession.

⏰Workshop proposals close Monday 14 September at 5 pm.

Submit a proposal today: https://zurl.co/r68Nz

Share your views on Technical Education Pathways

We’re inviting careers advisers who provide one-to-one guidance to students aged 11-18 in England to take part in a short survey as part of an independent evaluation of the CDI Technical Education Programme, conducted by York Consulting.

The survey will explore your awareness, understanding and confidence in discussing technical education pathways, as well as your experiences of CDI resources and support.

The survey takes around 10-12 minutes to complete, and all responses will be anonymous and confidential.

👉Take the survey now: https://zurl.co/0qsub

Your insights will help inform future support for careers professionals and contribute to understanding the impact of the CDI Technical Education Programme.