Venue: Regent’s College, London

Dates: Thursday 17 May, 20.30 to 21.30; Friday 18 May, 13.00-14.00

More detailed information about the seminar and how to book will be available closer to the time.

What relevance does career theory have on our practice today?

In this one-hour roundtable discussion we’ll have an opportunity to share experiences and debate whether career theory does in fact have important role to play in our practice. We’ll explore which career theories have most relevance in today’s changing career landscape. Peter Fennah, will lead the debate. We ask that participants come prepared to share their own experiences, and any career theory that is currently informing their practice.

Peter Fennah  Registered Occupational Psychologist & Chartered Psychologist, MA (Hons), MSc. & Dip. Performance Coaching.

Peter runs a career and talent management consultancy providing executive coaching and training. That’s his day job. What he really enjoys doing is evangelising about career transitions and conscious leadership.  Formerly Director of Cranfield’s Career Dept. he worked with Exec MBAs to create the N^o 1 EMBA for ‘aims achieved’ and has a solid track record of helping MBAs into fulfilling work (7^th in the World for MBA placement success).  He is passionate about assisting people to develop their leadership skills and make effective transitions on a personal, career and organisational basis.   He has trained and coached over 4000 professionals within the Private and Public Sectors from divisional managers, one star military to CEOs

More information about how to book onto this webinar will be available closer to the time.

The work of the Careers Professional Alliance and plans for an all encompassing Careers Institute

In this one-hour webinar you’ll hear from members of ACPI’s Executive Board about the Government led changes proposed for regulation of careers work in the UK. You’ll also hear about ACPI’s role in influencing policy, and this is a key opportunity to consult with members about our role going forward. The main point for discussion is whether ACPI should become fully involved in a proposed “Careers Institute” an all encompassing professional body for all career practitioners. We will also discuss a range of issues from the register through to demonstration of Level 6 qualifications Vs ongoing supervised practice.

Key questions for us to consider are :-

• Will this Institute fully reflect our work and interests?
• In what ways can we have an impact across the whole career profession?
• Is proposed registration something to embrace, what are the benefits and opportunities?
• Should we fully embrace membership if the Institute, or retain our autonomy and identity?

During the session there will lots of opportunity for discussion, sharing and debate, so do come along and get involved!

You can register for the webinar by clicking here: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/568128750

Topic Title

What does the future hold for Career Practitioners? What are the opportunities and challenges arising from Government Policy development on careers work?

Event Description

In this one-hour virtual seminar participants will gain insights from Professor Tony Watts – a world expert on career development – who will share his first-hand experience of analysing and informing Government agendas on careers work both in the UK and internationally. He’ll provide insight into both the challenges and potential opportunities arising from changes in careers provision, and the drive for increasing standards and regulation of career practitioners, alongside the Coalition Government’s concern to produce a stronger market in careers provision. This could have major implications for the interface between public-sector and private-sector provision. Tony will also share his thoughts on the future of work and careers more generally.

During the session there will lots of opportunity for discussion and debate, so come along and get involved in the discussion.

The Presenter

Professor Tony Watts is a self-employed international policy consultant on career guidance and career development, based in Cambridge, England. He is a Founding Fellow and Life President of the National Institute for Careers Education and Counselling (sponsored by the Careers Research and Advisory Centre in Cambridge); Visiting Professor of Career Development at the University of Derby; and Visiting Professor at Canterbury Christ Church University.

His recent work has included reviews of careers services in New Zealand, Wales, Cyprus and Hungary. He is a consultant to the European Commission’s European Lifelong Guidance Policy Network, and a member of the Board of the International Centre for Career Development and Public Policy. He was awarded an OBE in the 1994 Queen’s Birthday Honours List for his services to education. His passions include his family, cricket, and early music.

Attendees will gain:-

• An exploration of the impact and relevance of Government policy review on regulation, and work of career practitioners, in both the public and private sector
• An insight into how the work of career practitioners might evolve, and the opportunities arising from changes in the market and political context.
• Insight into career trends and the Global world of work
• Opportunity to build new professional connections

Register
Current ACPi-UK Members should log into this site to register.

Non-members can register to attend using the following forms:

Introduction
Resources that make a real difference to us and our clients lie at the heart of our work as innovative career practitioners. With so many resources out there, so many books to read, so many models to explore, so many tools to try – how can you stay on top of the latest developments?

Help is at hand! As a new element of the ACPI UK CPD programme, we will be running quarterly “Resource Round Tables” – informal, facilitated webinars where ACPI members share resources that have made a real difference to their professional practice.

Come along and tell us what makes a big impact on the way you do your work.

You could share resources such as:

• a model that helped your clients resolve a challenge in their career
• a tool that has proven to improve your professional practice,
• a research report that provides key information,
• a book that you found enlightening.

To focus the discussion we will explore different topics and resources throughout the year.
We are open to suggestions, so do share what you’d like to learn and contribute.

Resource Round Tables will take place quarterly: in March, June, September and December. They will be one hour long sessions, run twice (one evening, and one Friday lunchtime slot).

The very first Resource Round Table will take place this December:
Wednesday, 14 December ; 20.30-21.30

TOPIC for December: Your Top 3 Book Recommendations for 2011 – which careers or professional development books stood out for you in 2011?

Which are the three titles you would not want to be without? Which books did your clients like best?
Bring along your favourite book titles and be prepared to share them with the group.

To help you prepare your book introductions, check out the attached form so you have the key information handy when you introduce your favourite books. With your permission, we will make your book resource assessments accessible on the ACPI UK website. So together we can build a database of resources and you can raise your profile in the careers industry and with clients at the same time.

I look forward to lively discussions on our inaugural call. Do connect with me, Ruth Winden, beforehand the Resource Round Tables – either by phone 01642 789024 or via email: Ruth Winden; ruthwinden@careersenhanced.com

HOW DO I ATTEND?

If you are a member of ACPi-UK you have free entry to this event. Please log in to this site and you will be able to register from the Member Communications page.

If you are not a member please complete the form below to register.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Career Professionals, Coaches, Consultants and others interested why clients buy
from you

AIM OF THE WEBINAR

To explore how what a career brand is, How it is created and what you may need to
reflect on to create the brand you need for your career.

In addition, this webinar also seeks to help career practitioner support their own
clients with their personal / career brand work

KEY TOPICS

What is a Brand?
What do your clients actually buy?
Do you know what you are Selling?
The difference between web sites and client experience?
The Performance, Impact and Exposure mix?
Some models, frameworks and perspectives on Career Brand?

WEBINAR

Duration 60 minutes

CONTRIBUTOR
Andrew Jones is a seasoned career practitioner, with over 20 years experience of
working with clients, both at an organisational and individual level. His enthusiasm
and passion has given him a reputation for inspiring and engaging others. His
approach is backed up by a Masters Degree in Change, and he has specialises in carer
transition, talent development, leadership development and has lead projects on
Career Brand in large Global businesses such as AXA, BP, Zurich, CBRE, RNLI, and
Deutche Bank. He also has extensive experience helping others set up in their own
business.

A long time member of ACPI, Andrew has also worked for some of the largest career
transition companies: Right Management, LHH, DBM and others

He now regularly works throughout the UK, Europe, North America, China, Japan, and
other locations in the Far East as well as several Middle East Countries

HOW DO I ATTEND?

If you are a member of ACPi-UK you have free entry to this event. Please log in to this site and you will be able to register from the Member Communications page.