COICE's role
COICE operates as an informal group of career education specialists and experts who work together as an independent body supported by the CDI. The group aims to represent the range of research and practice in careers education throughout the UK, and individuals can apply to join the group.
In addition to expert individuals, representation is invited from the key public service organisations for careers education across the UK – currently Careers & Enterprise Company, Skills Development Scotland and Careers Wales.
The group's role includes;
- Acting as a think tank for careers education in the sector.
- Sharing updates on emerging developments in careers education.
- Discussing key topics to inform briefing/position papers.
- Undertaking or instigating projects to further develop thinking and practice in careers education.
- Supporting the CDI, e.g. with the National Careers Leaders’ Conference.
The group meets quarterly to share updates, discuss items of interest and progress projects. The plan is to produce an annual report to be published here, highlighting the contribution the group has made.
Joining COICE
The COICE group is keen to engage careers education professionals who wish to bring their expertise to the group to add to the discussions on best practice and help share this with careers practitioners in schools and colleges across the UK. If you are interested, please contact COICE Chair, John Ambrose, at john.ambrose@complete-careers.com