Career guidance offers key to economic growth – Archibald
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Economy Minster Dr Caoimhe Archibald today highlighted the importance of quality career advice and guidance to the economy.
The Minister was speaking in Parliament Buildings at the launch of the Career Development Institute’s (CDI) ‘Valuing Careers’ campaign.
The ‘Valuing Careers’ campaign is underpinned by a comprehensive YouGov survey of over 5,000 UK working-age adults, commissioned by the CDI, which seeks to deepen awareness of the value career development provides for individuals, the economy and society.
The Minister said:
“Good career guidance helps people to get on the right path, realise their potential and contribute to the economy. I want to pay tribute to careers advisers for the professional service they provide and would encourage anyone who is thinking about a new career to avail of this advice.”
David Morgan, Chief Executive of the CDI, said:
"Our ‘Valuing Careers’ research demonstrates that career guidance is a powerful tool in enabling people to progress in their careers – developing new skills, taking on new responsibilities, and increasing their income – which all contributes to the economy.“By highlighting the support available from the Careers Service, as well as private and employer-funded careers guidance, we hope that more people recognise the value they can gain from speaking to a qualified professional about their career aspirations.”
For immediate advice and guidance contact the Careers Service by calling 0300 200 7820. Lines are open 9:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.
Careers Advisers can also be contacted by webchat or email via nidirect.
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