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A QUALIFICATIONS AND CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK FOR THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT WORKFORCE IN SCOTLAND

iccdppadm — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 03:53:00 GMT

This is a Report of a Working Group established by the Scottish Government to examine current practice and propose future strategic directions for the development of the career guidance workforce in Scotland. Published in July 2012, it describes role profiles in the guidance workforce and the types of qualifications that are open to them to pursue. While the publication specifically examines what happens in Scotland, this is a useful document for countries who already have and/or who are preparing to develop a career guidance workforce. Many interesting Case Studies are presented.

CAREER MANAGEMENT SKILLS FRAMEWORK FOR SCOTLAND

iccdppadm — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 02:46:00 GMT

The Framework, published by Skills Development Scotland in July 2012, describes career management skills set around 4 themes:

Self - developing a sense of self in society
Strengths - acknowledging and building on one's strengths and experiences
Horizons - visualising futures, and planning and realising them
Networks - developing support relationships and networks.

The skills are presented as "I" statements accompanied by descriptions of behaviours that demonstrate the possession of such skills. The Framework is intended to assist the design and development of resources to support the development of such skills in a variety of learning settings (school to adult), and to provide a common language in Scotland for all organisations involved in the delivery of careers information, advice and guidance. The publication gives advice on ways to implement the Framework.

CAREER GUIDANCE IN GERMANY

iccdppadm — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 03:36:00 GMT

This document published by the National Guidance Forum of Germany is a flyer/shortened version of the publication Career Guidance in Germany which can be found elsewhere on this website.

BILDUNGS-UND BERUFSBERATUNG IN DEUTSCHLAND

iccdppadm — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 03:28:00 GMT

This document produced by the National Guidance Forum of Germany is a shortened form/flyer based on the complete description of Career Guidance in Germany given elsewhere on this website. This is the German language version.

CAREER GUIDANCE IN GERMANY

iccdppadm — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 03:23:00 GMT

Career Guidance in Germany

This brochure, published by the National Guidance Forum of Germany, gives an overview of the basic structure of the German guidance system especially for our partners in the European Union and beyond. In general, the German system provides access to educational and career guidance services for all citizens at any stage of their lives – whether they are in education or training, employed, unemployed or looking for continuing education. The structure of guidance provision reﬂects the German education and employment system with its shared responsibilities between the Federation, the Lander and the municipalities. Hence, the provision of career guidance is traditionally based on the distinction between educational guidance (Bildungsberatung) in the educational sector and vocational guidance (Berufsberatung) in the vocational training and employment sector. Cooperation across the sectors is in this context crucial. Beginning with an introduction into the German educational system, the brochure follows the life course describing guidance provisions in schools, vocational education, higher education, and for employment, unemployment and continuing education. Additional sections deal with guidance for special target groups and guidance through the internet. With chapters on quality and professionalism in guidance and on European cooperation, the brochure also considers systemic issues of professional development. Social and economic changes remain a permanent challenge for further developing lifelong guidance in the context of lifelong learning needs.

BILDUNGS-UND BERUFSBERATUNG IN DEUTSCHLAND

iccdppadm — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 03:05:00 GMT

Bildungs- und Berufsberatung in Deutschland

Diese Broschüre gibt den ausländischen Partnern in der Europäischen Union und darüber hinaus einen Überblick über die Grundstruktur des Systems der Bildungs- und Berufsberatung in Deutschland. Für jeden Lebensabschnitt – sei es in Schule, Studium, Aus- und Weiterbildung, im Beruf oder bei Arbeitslosigkeit – bietet das deutsche Beratungssystem grundsätzlich allen Bürgerinnen und Bürgern Zugang zu Beratungsdiensten. Charakterisiert durch die geteilten Zuständigkeiten zwischen Bund, Ländern und Kommunen, die das deutsche Bildungs- und Beschäftigungssystem prägen, beruht das Beratungssystem traditionell auf der Unterscheidung zwischen Bildungs- und Weiterbildungsberatung im Bildungsbereich auf der einen und Berufsberatung für den Ausbildungs- und Beschäftigungssektor auf der anderen Seite. Bereichsübergreifende Kooperation und Vernetzung sind deshalb wesentlich. Nach einer kurzen Einführung in das deutsche Bildungssystem beschreibt die Broschüre die Beratungsangebote in Schule, Ausbildung und Hochschule, im Arbeitsleben und bei Weiterbildungsbedarf. Beratung für besondere Zielgruppen sowie Beratung über das Internet werden in eigenen Abschnitten näher betrachtet. Kapitel über Qualität und Professionalität und die europäische Kooperation in diesem Bereich berichten über die permanenten Bemühungen um die professionelle Weiterentwicklung des Beratungssystems. Denn der gesellschaftliche Wandel stellt eine kontinuierliche Herausforderung für die Verbesserung lebensbegleitender Beratungsangebote im Kontext lebenslangen Lernens dar.

Professionalisierung der Laufbahnberatung

iccdppadm — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:54:00 GMT

Im vorliegenden Bericht werden die Ergebnisse einer europaweiten Studie
vorgestellt, die zwei Ziele verfolgte:
• Erfassung von Trends und Mustern in der Ausbildung von Laufbahnberatern;
• Erarbeitung eines gemeinsamen Kompetenzrahmens für Laufbahnberater in
der Europäischen Union (EU).
Die Abschnitte 1 bis 4 haben vorhandene Ausbildungs- und Qualifikationssysteme für Laufbahnberater in Europa zum Gegenstand. Untersucht werden die im Wandel begriffene Beratungslandschaft, nationale Ausbildungssysteme und
aufkommende Trends. Abschnitt 3 behandelt verschiedene Fragen, die bei der Entwicklung von Ausbildungsangeboten für Laufbahnberater zu berücksichtigen sind. In den Fallstudien in Abschnitt 4 werden die jüngsten Entwicklungen in
sechs Ländern näher beleuchtet.
Thema der Abschnitte 5 bis 7 ist der Kompetenzrahmen für Laufbahnberater. Es geht um den Begriff „Kompetenz“, den Aufbau des Kompetenzrahmens und Anwendungsempfehlungen. In Abschnitt 8 werden mögliche Vorgehensweisen sondiert und die beiden Projektkomponenten zusammengeführt; dabei werden aktuelle Probleme und vorgeschlagene Ausbildungsmaßnahmen den empfohlenen Verwendungszwecken des Kompetenzrahmens gegenübergestellt.

PROFESSIONALISING CAREER GUIDANCE: COMPETENCES AND QUALIFICATION ROUTES IN EUROPE

iccdppadm — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:43:00 GMT

This 2009 report, commissioned by CEDEFOP, presents the findings from a Europe-wide study with the following aims:
• to review trends and patterns in training provision for career guidance practitioners;
• to develop a common competence framework for career guidance practitioners in the
European Union (EU).
Sections 1 to 4 review current training and qualification systems for career guidance practitioners in Europe. These sections explore the current and changing context of career guidance services, national training systems and emerging trends across Europe. Section 4 contains case studies which explore, in some depth, recent developments in six countries.
Sections 5 to 7 focus on the competence framework of career guidance practitioners. They explore the concept of competence, the design of the competence framework and suggestions for its use. Section 8 explores ways of moving forward, and links the two strands of the study by relating current and proposed training issues to proposed uses of the
competence framework.

Arrete du 4 mai 2011: French Government Order Specifying Quality Assurance Criteria for Career Services

iccdppadm — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:40:00 GMT

This Order sets down the quality criteria that career services provided by one or by a group of organisations must meet in order to obtain official recognition for the provision of such services and the right to display the logo that indicates such recognition.
The criteria are grouped into three categories:
1. Criteria pertaining to welcoming the user
-Welcoming the individual and first meeting
-Comprehensive and objective information
-Personalised advice/guidance.
2. Criteria pertaining to public service user centred principles (access, attention, speed, responsiveness)
-general principles of delivery
-access.
3. Organisational criteria
-Terms of the Agreement to provide services
-Management principles
This Order also defines the contents of the dossier to be presented by an organisation/group of organisations seeking official recognition and the right to use the official logo.
The Order is signed by the Prime Minister, the Minister for Labour and Employment, the Minister for Higher Education and Research, the Minister for Education, Youth and Community Life, and the Minister for Vocational Training.

Decret du 4 mai 2011:French Government Decree on Establishing a National Quality Label for Career Services

iccdppadm — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:14:00 GMT

This Decree signed by the Prime Minister, the Minister for Labour and Employment, the Minister for Higher Education and Research, the Minister for Education, Youth and Community Life, and the Minister for Vocational Training, sets out the procedures to be followed and conditions for any organisation or group of organisations or virtual service to obtain official recognition to provide career guidance and information services to the public and to display the official logo of such recognition. This approval has a duration of 5 years and may be renewed upon re-application. It may also be withdrawn in certain circumstances. To obtain recognition, such services must conform to quality standards specified in a separate Order (arrete) of government also dated 4 mai 2011.

Orientation tout au long de la vie : Etat des travaux: Rapport court

iccdppadm — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:21:00 GMT

Ceci est la version abrégée du rapport (2008-10) préparé par le Réseau européen pour les politiques d’orientation tout
au long de la vie (ELGPN), un réseau d’Etats membres ayant bénéficié de financements européens dans le
cadre du programme d’apprentissage tout au long de la vie.
Sommaire
Avant-propos............................................................................................................................................................................................5
Remerciements........................................................................................................................................................................................7
1 Vue d’ensemble............................................................................................................................................................... 9
2 Programme de travail d’ELGPN 2009–10....................................................................................................................11
3 La capacité à s’orienter tout au long de la vie (Programme de travail 1/WP1)................................................... 13
4 Elargir l’accès aux services d’orientation tout au long de la vie (Programme de travail 2/WP2)................... 16
5 Mécanismes de coopération et de coordination (Programme de travail 3/WP3)............................................. 19
6 L’assurance de la qualité et ses preuves (Programme de travail 4/WP4)............................................................. 22
7 Supervision de la politique de I’UE (Groupe de travail 1/Task Group 1).............................................................. 25
8 Projets financés par I’UE : Synergies et liens avec les politique (Groupe de travail 2/Task group 2)............ 28
9 Evaluation du travail d’ELGPN................................................................................................................................... 30
10 La prochaine phase........

Lifelong Guidance Politiken und Strategien Work in Progress-KURZBERICHT

iccdppadm — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:14:00 GMT

Ein Bericht über die Arbeit des Europäischen Netzwerks für eine Politik der lebensbegleitenden Beratung 2009–10
Inhalt
Vorwort.......................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Danksagung..............................................................................................................................................................................................7
1 Überblick........................................................................................................................................................................... 9
2 ELGPN-Arbeitsprogramm 2009–10.............................................................................................................................11
3 Career Management Skills (WP1)............................................................................................................................... 13
4 Erweiterung des Zugangs (WP2)................................................................................................................................ 16
5 Mechanismen der Zusammenarbeit und Koordination (WP3)............................................................................. 19
6 Qualitätssicherung und Evidenz (WP4)..................................................................................................................... 22
7 Beobachtung der EU-Politik (TG1)............................................................................................................................. 24
8 EU-finanzierte Projekte: Synergien und Verbindungen mit Politik (TG2)........................................................... 27
9 Evaluierung der Arbeit des ELGPN............................................................................................................................. 29
10 Die nächste Phase................

Políticas de orientación a lo largo de la vida: “Una tarea en marcha”-INFORME RESUMIDO

iccdppadm — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:06:00 GMT

“Red Europea sobre Políticas de Orientación a lo largo de la
vida” (ELGPN),
Índice
Prólogo........................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Agradecimientos.....................................................................................................................................................................................7
1 Visión General.................................................................................................................................................................. 9
2 Programa de trabajo del ELGPN 2009–2010..............................................................................................................11
3 Habilidades para la gestión de la carrera (Paquete de Trabajo 1)........................................................................ 13
4 Acceso a los servicios de orientación (Paquete de Trabajo 2)............................................................................... 16
5 Mecanismos de cooperación y coordinación (Paquete de Trabajo 3)................................................................. 19
6 Garantía de calidad y recogida de datos (Paquete de Trabajo 4)......................................................................... 22
7 Seguimiento de las políticas de la UE (Grupo Transversal 1)................................................................................. 25
8 Proyectos financiados por la UE: sinergias y vínculos con las políticas de la UE
(Grupo Transversal 2).................................................................................................................................................... 28
9 Evaluación del trabajo realizado por el ELGPN........................................................................................................ 30
10 Próxima fase.

Políticas de Orientação ao Longo da Vida: Trabalho em Curso-RELATÓRIO Síntese

iccdppadm — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:00:00 GMT

Rede Europeia para as Políticas de Orientação ao Longo da Vida (ELGPN)
2010
Índice
Prefácio…………………………………………………………………………..…….3
Agradecimentos ..……………………………………………………………………...5
1. Visão global ……………………………………………………………..….…6
2. Programa de Trabalho 2009-10 da ELGPN …………………………………...7
3. Competências de Gestão da Carreira (Grupo de Trabalho 1) ..……………….9
4. Alargamento do Acesso (Grupo de Trabalho 2) .…………………..………..11
5. Mecanismos de Cooperação e de Coordenação (Grupo de Trabalho 3) .……13
6. Assegurar a Qualidade (Grupo de Trabalho 4) ………………15
7. Monitorização da Política da UE (TaskGroup 1) ...………………….17
8. Projectos Financiados pela UE: Sinergias e Ligações com a Política (TaskGroup 2) ...................................................................................…………..19
9. Avaliação do trabalho da ELGPN …………………………………………..21
10. A Próxima Fase .

Lifelong Guidance Policies: Work in Progress -Short Report

iccdppadm — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 08:49:00 GMT

This is a shortened version of a report on the work of the European Lifelong Guidance Policy Network from 2008-2010. It covers: career management skills, widening access to careers services, cooperation and coordination of stakeholders, quality assurance of services, and developing the evidence base for policies. The full report has already been placed/referenced on this web site.

Lifelong Guidance Policies: Work in Progress. Dr R Vuorinen and Dr T Watts eds.

iccdppadm — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:48:00 GMT

This is the full report of the work of the European Lifelong Guidance Policy Network (ELGPN) 2009-10 in a very readable format as presented by the representatives of the EU Member States, and edited by Dr Vuorinen and Dr Watts. It describes the structures and processes of the ELGPN and reports on its work in implementing the priority action areas of the Resolution (2008) of the EU Council of Education Ministers: expanding access to services, teaching and learning career management skills, assuring the quality of careers services, developing the evidence base for policy making, and stakeholder cooperation and coordination at national, regional and local levels. Country examples of actions for each of these are provided. It outlines the EU policy context for the work of the Network, examines links between policy and EU funded guidance projects, and considers the development of a Common European Reference Tool for lifelong guidance.

Lifelong Guidance Across Europe

iccdppadm — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:05:00 GMT

This Cedefop 2011 publication examines progress by EU Member States in implementing the priority action areas of the 2008 European Council Resolution on Lifelong Guidance. These areas are: expanding access to careers services, the teaching and learning of career management skills, assuring the quality of career services, developing the evidence base for policy making, and strengthening cooperation and coordination of key stakeholders at national level. It covers the period 2007 to 2010.

DEVELOPING CAREERS SERVICES IN WALES: RESPONSE OF MINISTER FOR CHILDREN, EDUCATION AND LIFELONG LEARNING

iccdppadm — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 01:16:00 GMT

This document is the response of Leighton Andrews, Minister for Children, Education and Lifelong Learning, National Government of Wales, to the recommendations of the report: Future ambitions: developing careers services in Wales.

It is a good example of how review report recommendations can be implemented within the statutory responsibilities of a minister, and taking into account other constraints.

FUTURE AMBITIONS: DEVELOPING CAREER SERVICES IN WALES (UK) 2010

iccdppadm — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 23:36:00 GMT

Wales, bounded by land and sea, with a good mix of urban centres and rural aspects, is a part of the United Kingdom, with a population of 3 million people. It has its government and own parliament, the National Assembly of Wales, its own language, Welsh, and many people living in Wales are bi-lingual (English-Welsh).

This 2010 report, published by the Careers Policy Branch of the Welsh Assembly Government, is an externally led review of career services in Wales, comprising a wide range of service providers: schools, further education colleges, higher education, and Careers Wales and its constituent careers companies. People living in Wales are able to access career services through a mix of national telephone helpline, web and face to face services.

The report identifies the need for services to be more clearly defined and the quality of leadership improved. It offers pointers as to how relationships between providers may be improved in the interests of service users by building a more flexible, efficient, coherent and effective system of careers provision. These pointers form a medium term strategy for service development over the next 3 to 5 years.

This report is to be commended especially to viewers interested in how a small size country caters for the career development needs of its population.

Social Mobility of Young People and Adults in England: The contribution and impact of high quality career services

iccdppadm — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 04:43:00 GMT

While the context and content of this paper sit firmly within the expressed political positions of the three main UK political parties during the present year, 2010, Section 3 of the report demonstrates that career services and counselling support can and do make a difference in terms of learning outcomes such as increased self-confidence, self-esteem, motivation, and enhanced decision-making. They also support significant participation in learning and educational attainment. For progression to employment, the evidence is less clear though there is some evidence that highly intensive support for the unemployed can make a difference.

Linking the Climbing Frame and the Matrix Standard for Information, Advice and Guidance Services

iccdppadm — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 07:58:00 GMT

The Climbing Frame is an electronic tool developed by Unionlearn, an organisation established by the Trades Union Congress in the UK to help Union Learning Representatives to promote lifelong learning in the workplace and to assist members to access learning opportunities.

The Matrix Standard is a unique quality standard to support the effective delivery of information, advice and guidance wherever it takes place. It has been found useful by trade unions in benchmarking and developîng learner support initiatives in the workplace

This guide (2009) brings these two frameworks together, showing how they complement each other and the benefits of this complementarity in delivering high quality support to learners.

Unions and Partnership: Union Learning Representatives and the Government's Skills Strategy

iccdppadm — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 07:34:00 GMT

This Working Pâper by Bert Clough of Unionlearn, an organisation established by the Trades Union Congress in the UK, provides a historic review of the government skills strategy in the UK and of the partnership response of the trade union movement. It describes the rise of the Union Learning Representative (ULR), achieving national and statutory recognition. Their key role is to raise the demand for learning especially among workers with low or no qualifications. Their functions include:

training needs analysis
providing information and advice on training
promoting the value of training
arranging training
consulting with employers.

In one recent survey, 85% reported offering information, advice and guidance.

The paper also describes the experience of trade unions in other countries in similar activities.

The proximity of the ULRs to the workforce is another example of how access to guidance at the workplace can be organised.

Report on the Quality of Guidance Provision in one Second-level School in Ireland

iccdppadm — Wed, 27 May 2009 08:17:00 GMT

This is an example of a ministry inspection of the provision of career guidance of one second-level school in Ireland. It presents the findings of the evaluation and makes recommendations for the further development of guidance provision in the school. It shows the nature and condition of the linkages between the provision of career guidance and other school curricular and pastoral provision.

Careers Wales: a Review in an International Perspective

iccdppadm — Thu, 21 May 2009 20:36:00 GMT

This review undertaken by Prof. Tony Watts for the Welsh Assembly Government, was part of a wider review of careers services in Wales, UK. Its aim was to review the work of Careers Wales in terms of strengths and challenges, including its links to other career guidance providers, in an international context, using benchmarks provided by the OECD Career Guidance Policy Review and drawing comparisons with other main all-age guidance providers in New Zealand, Northern Ireland and Scotland (with some reflections on comparisons with the adult careers services in England).

The report is structured as follows:

setting the direction (policy context, structure, resources, international context)
shaping the service (including access, coherence, targeting, and marketing)
improving performance (assuring quality)
working with other guidance providers
summary of strengths and challenges.

The development of lifelong guidance delivery systems and access to such by citizens is a high political priority in Europe. In most countries segmented and dis-associated career guidance services exist; and one approach to overcome such boundaries is to develop a networked and linked approach to the provision of an all-age service. This report is essential reading on one country's experience of a network linked approach, enhanced with comparisons to other all-age models in other countries.

Careers Wales: a Comparative Analysis of Performance 2005-8

iccdppadm — Thu, 21 May 2009 20:18:00 GMT

This is the contribution of ESTYN, Her Majesty's Inspectorate for Education and Training in Wales, to a review of careers services undertaken in the context of the Welsh Assembly Government's Action Plan "Skills that Work for Wales". The review was to determine how Careers Wales was in a position to respond to dynamic factors arising from policy developments, demographic changes, and economic conditions.

ESTYN analysed its inspection and thematic surveys across the 6 career companies that comprise Careers Wales, addressing issues of standards, the quality of education and training, and leadership and management. The inspections involved direct observation of the work of guidance practitioners, interaction with the clients, and discussions with staff and management.

This is an interesting example of how

an inspectorate undertakes an assessment of a career guidance service
an inspectorate can operate in a network model of guidance delivery so as to improve performance across the network of partners (six different career companies were involved)
the practice of group and individual guidance can be assessed through observation.

Enhancing European Cooperation in VET: the Bordeaux Communique 2008

iccdppadm — Mon, 18 May 2009 19:47:00 GMT

The ministers for VET of the European Union , the European Social Partners and the European Commission met in Bordeaux, France under the French Presidency of the EU in 2008 to review priorities and strategies in European cooperation in VET. The outcome of their discussions is known as the Bordeaux Communique.

The Communique outlines the process of cooperation since 2002, describes the key EU instruments created and their impact on national policies. It sets out a new strategic vision for 2008-2010, especially the challenges of globalisation. The Communique proposes four priority areas for future action:

national implementation of cooperation instruments and agreements
improving the quality and attractiveness of VET
improving links between VET and the labour market
strengthening European cooperation arrangements.

The Communique makes very explicit the centrality of the provision of career guidance to VET and CVET policies for young people and adults.

It calls for:

facilitating access to information and lifelong guidance and counselling services through the successful implementation of the 2008 Council Resolution on Lifelong Guidance (which may be found elsewhere on this web site)
action to be taken to promote guidance systems which help young people and adults to cope better with transitions within education and training and all along their career paths
improve guidance and counselling services to ease transition from training to employment.

Hungary - Guidance Services in Basic Education and VET: Issues and Trends

iccdppadm — Tue, 12 May 2009 20:56:00 GMT

This article wriiten by Tibor Bors Borbely provides the background to the present offer of guidance services in compulsory education and vocational education and training in Hungary. It describes the challenges facing the system and current developments.

Szakpolitikai állásfoglalása az uniós követelményekkel harmonizált élethosszig tartó életút támogató (pályaorientációs) tanácsadási/ orientációs nemzeti rendszer kialakításáról

iccdppadm — Tue, 12 May 2009 20:51:00 GMT

This is the first document published on this site in Hungarian. It is the policy statement adopted by the National Lifelong Guidance Council in July 2008, the English version of which can also be found on this site.

It outlines reform measures required to develop an interlinked lifelong guidance system
It provides an overview of guidance service developments in the last 30 years in Hungary set against the background of international developments
The statement presents a set of proposals for building a nationally coordinated system - key tasks and specific steps for the policy areas of education, training and employment.

Policy Statement on a National System for Lifelong Guidance in Hungary

iccdppadm — Tue, 12 May 2009 20:40:00 GMT

This policy statement was adopted by the National Lifelong Guidance Council in July 2008.

It outlines reform measures required to develop an interlinked lifelong guidance system
It provides an overview of guidance service developments in the last 30 years in Hungary set against the background of international developments
The statement presents a set of proposals for building a nationally coordinated system - key tasks and specific steps for the policy areas of education, training and employment.

Création et Développement de Forums Nationaux sur la Politique d'Orientation Tout au Long de la Vie

iccdppadm — Fri, 08 May 2009 12:32:00 GMT

Selon la directrice du CEDEFOP dans l'avant-propos de cette publication, la résolution du Conseil relative au renforcement des politiques, des systèmes et des pratiques dans le domaine de l’orientation tout au long de la vie en Europe (Conseil de l’Union européenne, 2004) invite les États membres à créer un environnement institutionnel adéquat et des instruments systémiques appropriés, afin de favoriser la convergence des stratégies vers la construction de systèmes nationaux et régionaux d’orientation tout au long de vie dans les divers secteurs, avec des niveaux élevés d’équité, d’efficacité et de qualité. Dans ce contexte, une meilleure coopération transsectorielle et multiprofessionnelle, un dialogue accru et des partenariats plus forts entre les principaux acteurs et les principales parties intéressées aideront l’orientation tout au long de la vie à devenir une réalité dans les États membres.

Le présent guide s’inscrit dans le cadre du soutien apporté par le Cedefop aux États membres dans l’établissement et le renforcement de structures permettant une formulation et une mise en oeuvre plus efficaces de la politique d’orientation. Non seulement il identifie les initiatives marquantes et les bonnes pratiques, mais il donne également des indications sur les choix stratégiques que les États membres ont faits et les approches expérimentales qu’ils ont adoptées lors de l’établissement de leurs forums nationaux de l’orientation. Rédigé par Soren Kristensen, John McCarthy et Tony Watts, il est un outil idéal pour les décideurs politiques et pour les responsables des politiques, des pratiques et des systèmes nationaux et régionaux d’orientation dans les secteurs de l’éducation et de l’emploi.

Future Fit: Preparing Graduates for the World of Work

iccdppadm — Fri, 08 May 2009 12:24:00 GMT

In the current economic climate, it is essential that graduates are prepared to enter the workplace, possessing key employability skills which will enable them to compete in today's job market. Universities and employers both have an important role to play in providing work placements, internships and opportunities which can assist in the development of these skills such as campus talks from employers and specific employability modules.

Future fit , produced and published by the Confederation of Brirish Industry, highlights some of the positive work being done by universities and employers to provide these opportunities but as the report suggests there is still scope for universities, employers and indeed students to do more to address employability. Where business-university links are not yet established, engagement must be encouraged – particularly for SMEs who may be less confident in establishing these links having fewer resources with which to provide work placements. Businesses of all sizes and sectors must get involved with the employability agenda not least because doing so will provide them with a better pool of graduates from which to recruit.

A survey of undergraduates conducted for the report, found that 35% of students would have liked to have taken part in a special programme to develop their employability skills but this was not offered. This suggests that there is unmet demand among students in the provision of these opportunities. One of the key messages to come out of the report was the need for universities and businesses to 'up their game' in the development of employability skills in students – both in terms of the number of placements on offer and in terms of course content. Both universities and students need to recognise that employability skills should not be treated as an 'add on' but as an essential part of the university curriculum.

This report features 13 case studies from both employers and universities which highlight the constructive work already being done on employability. With findings from surveys of employers, universities and students – the report goes on to present some 'key lessons' for all three groups as to how they can better address this area and ensure our graduates are equipped with the skills they need in the workplace.

De la politique a la pratique: une evolution systemique vers l'orientation tout au long de la vie en Europe

iccdppadm — Mon, 04 May 2009 15:04:00 GMT

Ce rapport, redigé par Prof Ronald Sultana pour le CEDEFOP en 2007/8, fait le bilan des progrés accomplis par les pays européens dans la mise en oeuvre des priorités définies par la résolution du Conseil Education de mai 2004 concernant l'orientation tout au long de la vie. Ces priorités sont:

mettre en oeuvre des systèmes d'orientation tout au long de la vie
élargir l'accès à l'orientation
renforcer les mécanismes d'assurance qualité
renforcer les aptitudes des citoyens à gérer leur apprentissage et leur carrière
renforcer les structures intervenant dans le développement des politiques et des systèmes au niveau national et régional.

Prof Sultana a conclu que malgré les progrès importants accomplis, il reste beaucoup à faire pour développer et consolider les systèmes et politiques d'orientation tout au long de la vie. Les structures des Etats membres et de l'Union ont toutes leur role à jouer dans le réalisation de ce dernier objectif.

Local variations: a study of new arrangements for Careers services for young people in England by Prof Tony Watts, Allister McGowan, and David Andrews

iccdppadm — Mon, 04 May 2009 14:41:00 GMT

Funded by CfBT Education Trust, this research examined the impact on career guidance provision for young people of new arrangements for budget and management responsibilities by all local authorities in England since such changes came into effect in April 2008.

The authors concluded that there is a need for a stronger and more coherent national policy framework to be implemented so that young people may benefit from career guidance services of comparable quality regardless of their geographic location in England. Such a framework should be based on a detailed clarification of (i) the nature and relationships of key concepts; (ii) whether or not the distinctive expertise of the professional practitioner is recognised; and (iii) the extent of young people's entitlement to professional career guidance from an external source.

The Intermediate Impacts of Advice and Guidance: Summary of Research

iccdppadm — Mon, 04 May 2009 14:09:00 GMT

This is a summary report of the research that tested whether the provision of advice and guidance makes a difference over time to the work and learning outcomes of adults aged 20 years plus. Based on a telephone survey of 4000 information, advice and guidance recipients, it compared the outcomes of advice and guidance recipients to a control group of information only recipients.

Clear differences emerged on levels of confidence, motivation and opportunity awareness between the two groups with greater benefits reported by the advice and guidance recipients.

The Intermediate Impacts of Advice and Guidance: Research Report RR638

iccdppadm — Mon, 04 May 2009 13:53:00 GMT

This research tested whether the provision of advice and guidance makes a difference over time to the work and learning outcomes of adults aged 20 years plus. Based on a telephone survey of 4000 information, advice and guidance recipients, it compared the outcomes of advice and guidance recipients to a control group of information only recipients.

Clear differences emerged on levels of confidence, motivation and opportunity awareness between the two groups with greater benefits reported by the advice and guidance recipients.

Om bedre integration af livslang vejledning i strategierne for livslang laering

iccdppadm — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:57:00 GMT

This is the Danish translation of the European Council of Education Ministers' Resolution (2008) on better integrating lifelong guidance in strategies for lifelong learning. The Resolution defined four key areas/axes to guide national reforms of policies and systems:

1) fremme af evnen til selv at orientere sig gennem hele livet

2) lettelse af adgangen til vejledningstjenester for alle borgere

3) udvikling af kvalitetssikringen af vejledningstjenester

4) fremme af koordineringen af og samarbejdet mellem de forskellige aktører på nationalt, regionalt og lokalt plan

Einer Besseren Integration Lebensumspannender Beratung in die Strategien fur lebenslanges Lernen

iccdppadm — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:43:00 GMT

This is the German translation of the Council of Education Ministers' Resolution (2008) on better integrating lifelong guidance into lifelong learning strategies.

It defines 4 key axes of action for the reform of guidance services in Member States:

1. Förderung der Fähigkeit zur Planung der beruflichen Laufbahn in jedem Lebensabschnitt;

2. Erleichterung des Zugangs aller Bürger zu den Beratungsdiensten;

3. Entwicklung der Qualitätssicherung in den Beratungsdiensten;

4. Förderung von Koordinierung und Zusammenarbeit zwischen den verschiedenen Akteuren auf nationaler, regionaler und lokaler Ebene,

Rapport Guégot: Conclusions des Travaux de la mission sur la formation tout au long de la vie

iccdppadm — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:17:00 GMT

This Report was presented by Deputy Guégot to the French National Assembly in December 2008. It examined:

problems in initial and continuing training supply: quality, transparency, funding, governance
inequalities for young people and adults in accessing training
difficulties in career guidance provision to support youth and adult participation in training.

It presents 16 propositions to address these issues.

Integrar melhor a orientacao ao longo da vida nas estrategias de aprendizagem ao longo da vida: O Conselho da Uniao Europeia

iccdppadm — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 10:25:00 GMT

O Conselho da Uniao Europeia de Novembro de 2008 convidam os estados-membros a:

favorecer a aquisicao da capacidade de orientacao ao longo da vida
facilitar o acesso de todos os cidados aos servicos de orientacao
desenvolve a garantia de qualidade dos sericos de orientacao
incentivar a coordenacao e cooperacao dos diversos intervenientes a nivel nacional, regional e local.

Incluir mejor la orientacion permanente en las estrategias permanentes de educacion y formacion permanente: El Consejo de la Union Europea

iccdppadm — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 10:14:00 GMT

El Consejo de la Union Europea de noviembre de 2008 invita los estados miembros a aplicar los siguientes principes rectores:

favorecer la adquisicion permanente de capacidades de orientacion
facilitar el acceso de todos los ciudadanos a los servicios de orientacion
desarrolar la garantia de calidad de los servicios de orientacion
fomentar la coordinacion y la cooperacion de los distintos protagonistas a niveles nacional, regional y local.

Résolution "Mieux inclure l'orientation tout au long de la vie dans les stratégies d'education et de formation tout au long de la vie" : Conseil de L'Union Européenne

iccdppadm — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 09:52:00 GMT

Le Conseil des ministres d'éducation de l'Union européenne ont adoptés cette Résolution en novembre 2008 afin de aider les états membres a réformer leur politiques, systémés et pratiques de l'orientation tout au long de la vie et de donner un soutien communtaire au travail de la European Lifelong Guidance Policy Network (ELGPN).

La Résolution invite les états membres a appliquer les principes directeurs ci-aprés dans leurs efforts de réforme:

favoriser l'acquisition de la capacité à s'orienter tout au long de la vie
faciliter l'accés de tous les citoyens aux services d'orientation
dévelloper l'assurance qualité des services d'orientation
encourager la coordination et la cooperation des différents acteurs aux niveaux national, régional et local.

Resolution on Better Integrating Lifelong Guidance into Lifelong Learning Strategies by the European Union Council of Education Ministers

iccdppadm — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 09:37:00 GMT

This November 2008 Resolution of the EU Council of Ministers is an instrument to assist Member States to implement reform of career guidance services within their national strategies for lifelong learning. It highlights four areas for reform:

Encouraging the acquisition of career management skills
Facilitating access to guidance services by all sections of the population
Developing the quality assurance of guidance provision
Encouraging coordination and cooperation between all the stakeholders at national, regional and local levels.

It provides a political mandate for the work of the European Lifelong Guidance Policy Network (ELGPN) for the next 4 years.

Shaping the Future: a new adult advancement and careers advice service for England

iccdppadm — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:15:00 GMT

This prospectus is a summary of government plans for England to create an adult advancement and careers service by Autumn 2010. The service will combine skills and training advice with practical guidance on how to overcome the full range of barriers people face in getting on in life. The service linked to national web and phone services will be driven by local innovation and partnership in which the public employment service, Job Centre Plus, and further education institutes will be key partners. The local partnership will operate as a flexible network, sharing information and expertise to deliver a personalised offer of advice and ongoing support to citizens. It will be a universal service, open to employed and unemployed alike. The Skills Account will be an integral part of the service.

Ten prototypes of the service are being trialled to enable government to draw from the innovative practice of those who deliver the service with a wide range of partners.

The prospectus is divided into five sections:

-brief summary of the service

-prototypes

-policy and operational issues

-links to other advisory services in the education and training system

-innovation and partnership.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT AT WORK: A review of career guidance to support people in employment

iccdppadm — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:05:00 GMT

This report undertaken by NICEC researchers examines the public policy context in which workforce career development fits. It describes career practices of employers, trade unions, chambers of commerce, outplacement/coaching agencies, self-help and peer support, and specialised sources of information and expertise. It outlines the role of public policy and of publicly funded services and describes the policy challenges for policy makers and social partners in delivering career development services for the employed.

FROM POLICY TO PRACTICE: A SYSTEMIC CHANGE TO LIFELONG GUIDANCE IN EUROPE

iccdppadm — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:49:00 GMT

This report is a review of the implementation of the EU Council Resolution on lifelong guidance (2004). Undertaken by Dr Ronald Sultana, the review examines progress in:

the implementation of lifelong guidance systems
broadening access to guidance
strengthening quality assurance systems
learning and career management
strengthening structures for policy and systems development

and presents good examples of practice which have emerged since 2004. It also suggests ways forward to progress these issues at national level and through European cooperation.

ESTABLISHING and DEVELOPING NATIONAL LIFELONG GUIDANCE FORUMS

iccdppadm — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:40:00 GMT

This publication examines the policy context within which many European countries are establishing national committees or forums of policymakers, guidance association leaders, national delivery agencies, social partners and civil society to improve policies, systems and practices for lifelong guidance provision. It describes the tasks that such national forums undertake and how the forums are organised. It draws on examples from Member States of the European Union.

Návrh: Stratégia celoživotného vzdelávania a celoživotného poradenstva

iccdppadm — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:17:00 GMT

Tento strategický materiál bol vypracovaný Ministerstvom školstva Slovenskej republiky a publikovaný v roku 2007. Opisuje ciele stratégie, analyzuje existujúce systémy vzdelávania, prípravy a poradenstva, navhnuje nové riešenie systémov a opisuje implementáciu a dopad opatrení.

STRATEGY OF LIFELONG LEARNING AND LIFELONG GUIDANCE of the SLOVAK REPUBLIC

iccdppadm — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:02:00 GMT

This strategy paper was developed by the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic and published in 2007. It describes the goals of the strategy, analyses the existing education, training and guidance system, proposes a new systems design and describes implementation and impact measures.

The Art of Networking: Education Networks in Europe

iccdppadm — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:40:00 GMT

Coordination of policies and the use of resources at national, regional and local levels is a necessary condition for the development of lifelong guidance systems. Countries in Europe are developing many different types of mechanisms to improve such coordination and at different levels. Networks both formal and informal have high potential for solving structural problems. They also play an important role in policy and practice learning. At the end of 2007, a European Lifelong Guidance Network (ELGPN) was established for policy learning purposes.

This publication based on the experience of European level education networks has many lessons in it for policy makers and managers in the field of lifelong guidance at national, regional and local levels. It addresses the following themes:

Network theory
European networks in education
Establishing and setting up a network
Managing a network
Evaluating a network
Making a network sustainable

Careers and Labour market Information in Ireland by the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs 2006

iccdppadm — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 15:41:00 GMT

This well constructed study and report had several aims:

To establish users' preferences for and usage of different careers information types and sources
To catalogue existing careers information resources
To assess both guidance practitioners' and the general public's knowledge of labour market information
To determine the best means to reach different population target groups
To make recommendations for practical improvements in career and labour market information dissemination, particumarly from a user perspective.

The study was undertaken through a combination of desk and field research and involving quantitative and qualitative methods. Policy literature and good examples of practice from other countries were collected. Existing Irish resources were searched, catalogued, and appraised according to the criteria of (i) up to date, (ii) user friendly, (iii) comprehensiveness, and (iv) relevance. A matrix exercise, a statistical analysis, and focus group conversations were other parts of the methodology.

In general, there was very low awareness and usage of existing labour market information resources. Recommendations include the need for improved access to such information and the need to make such resources more user friendly.

Quality in Guidance 2007- Report of the National Guidance Forum Ireland

iccdppadm — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:16:00 GMT

This report was developed by a sub-committee of the National Guidance Forum. It is designed to support the effective implementation of lifelong guidance policies and services. Quality Guidelines are formulated as a Code of Principles, general in nature and incremental in application. Guidelines are also provided for the evaluation of guidance services.

Perceptions of the General Public on Guidance Services 2006-National Guidance Forum Ireland Study

iccdppadm — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:48:00 GMT

This study was commissioned by the National Guidance Forum of Ireland in 2006 to ascertain the views and experiences of citizens on their experiences of the guidance services that were available to them. Such information as gathered from users and potential users informed the recommendations of the National Guidance Forum as to a future lifelong guidance service provision.

The methodology of the study consisted of:

an extensive review of Irish and international literature to give context to the study and to give a platform for the interpretation of the findings;
a questionnaire used with individual citizens and organisations; and
focus groups which targeted the views of older adults, persons of different nationalities, persons with disabilities, unemployed, and persons with low incomes.

The findings showed a keen awareness of respondents of the value of career guidance services, a wide range of opinions on the existing services, and support for increased public investment in the services. Many had difficulty in accessing the services, especially young people and employed people, and needed "guidance" on how to obtain guidance!

Guidance for Life: National Guidance Forum Report 2007 Ireland-Background Scoping Report

iccdppadm — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:00:00 GMT

This Background Scoping Report describes existing career guidance services for citizens in Ireland and also identifies groups of the population in Ireland for whom no guidance services are currently provided. The Scoping Report was developed by a sub-committee of the National Guidance Forum of Ireland. The Report informed the proposals of the National Forum on national policy development and coordination.

Guidance for Life: 2007 National Guidance Forum Report, Ireland

iccdppadm — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 09:10:00 GMT

This Report covers the first two years' work of the National Guidance Forum of Ireland that was established in 2004. It explains the background and work methods of the Forum and provides an overview of relevant research that informed its deliberations and conclusions/recommendations.

The Report sets out:

a framework of the knowledge, skills and competences that enable citizens to manage their learning and work over their lifespan;
a competence framework for guidance practitioners that enable them to assist citizens to acquire the knowledge, skills and competences to manage their learning and work;
a code of principles to assure the quality of the guidance services provided and guidelines for the evaluation of such services; and
proposals for national and local structures to ensure that there is a "joined-up" delivery of a lifelong guidance framework.

The Report also provides a summary of key national and EU policies for education, training and employment and of national and international reviews of policies for career guidance that provide a context for the Forum's deliberations and conclusions.

Full details of the code of principles, of the competency framework, and of the research of Irish public perceptions of the existing guidance services can be found in the appropriate policy theme categories on the ICCDPP site.

Involving the users of guidance services in policy development

jmcadmin — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 22:00:00 GMT

This report was produced as part of the work activities of a European Union funded project entitled Developing National Forums for Guidance in Six Member States that concluded in November 2006. The issue of the role of the beneficiary of guidance services in the design, monitoring, and evaluation of such services was first raised in the Council of Ministers of Education Resolution on Lifelong Guidance (2004) whose text can be found also in the Articles Repository of this site.

The following themes are examined in the report:

Why involve users in policy development?
Defining user involvement
Principles of user involvement
Possible approaches to user involvement.

This is the first report of its kind worldwide and is highly recommended reading.

Progress Report: Implementing the European Union Resolution on Lifelong Guidance

jmcadmin — Thu, 28 Dec 2006 18:55:00 GMT

This report was presented at the Finnish EU Presidency Conference on Lifelong Guidance in November 2006. It is a synthesis report on progress across the European Union Member States in implementing the priorities of the Council of Ministers of Education Resolution on Lifelong Guidance of May 2004, as evidenced by country responses to a survey in summer 2006 and the results from mutual learning focus meetings organised by CEDEFOP in 2005/6. The following priorities of the Council Resolution are covered by the report:

implementing lifelong guidance systems
broadening access to career guidance
strengthening quality assurance systems
learning career management skills
strengthening structures for policy and systems development.

European Ministers of Education Resolution on Lifelong Guidance 2004

jmcadmin — Thu, 28 Dec 2006 18:26:00 GMT

In May 2004 the Council of Ministers of Education of the European Union adopted a position paper/Resolution on the need to strengthen policies, systems and practices for guidance throughout life in Europe. The Resolution provides a political definion of guidance; lists the added value of guidance to individuals, institutions and its contributions to the achievement of public policy goals; notes that current policies, systems and practices in Europe do not respond to the knowledge based society and economy, and invites Member States and the European Commission to undertake a series of actions to reform policies, systems and practices through both individual and collaborative effort. Copies of the text of the Resolution can be found in 10 other European Union Member State languages on EUROPA, the European Commission's web site:

http://ec.europa.eu/education/policies/2010/objectives_en.html#reforming

Building the Stepping Stones for Lifelong Guidance in the European Union

jmcadmin — Thu, 28 Dec 2006 17:47:00 GMT

In May 2004 the Ministers of Education of the European Union meeting in Council adopted a position paper/Resolution on the need to strengthen policies, systems and practices for guidance provision throughout life in the context of the European Union's Education and Training 2010 work programme. They invited the Member States and the European Commission to undertake a series of actions to implement the Resolution. In November 2006, the Finnish Presidency of the European Union held a conference in Jyvaskala to review progress to date in the implementation of the Resolution. Representatives from the United States, Australia, and New Zealand also attended. The report provided below presents the recommendations from the Conference workshops for the next stage of implementation of the Resolution, including the development of a European Union Guidance Network for policy makers in 2007.

The Economic Benefits of Career Development Services

jmcadmin — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 19:37:00 GMT

Commissioned by the Careers Industry Council of Australia and published in November 2006,

this scoping study looks at possible areas of research on the economic benefits from career

development services. Career development services refer to vocational and educational

advice provided by career development practitioners. School-based advice currently

dominates career development services, though advice is also provided in universities,

TAFEs, via Job Network and related programs, and via private agencies.

The key benefit from career development services is better informed decision-making in

education and career choice that should assist over the longer term in achieving higher

workforce participation, lower unemployment (less job search time and less skill mismatch),

greater skill development on average (and so higher earnings) and higher career satisfaction.

These benefits accrue to the individual, but are also benefits to society as a whole (for

example, through the tax/transfer system – higher productivity and participation and lower

unemployment translate into higher tax revenues and less welfare payments – with those

savings then able to be spent on other things or handed back as tax cuts).

While it makes sense that more informed decision-making should lead to improved labour

market outcomes of the kind noted above, proving the case is a more difficult proposition.

Thus far in Australia there appears to have been very little research along these lines.

This scoping study outlines potential avenues of research which may be available to help

inform on the benefits of career development services:

A stocktake of current usage of career development services, compiling data which may be currently collected on usage of services, what sort of services are being accessed and characteristics of users.
Post-consultation surveys, examining how satisfied people were of the service provided to them. This could also include interrogation of existing career development related questions in the likes of LSAY, Young Visions and other longitudinal datasets.
A stocktake of performance of career development services.
A detailed literature review of the benefits of career development services, building such as via on the material presented in this paper.
A survey-based approach, preferably via a longitudinal study of users of career development services, to help track longer term outcomes for individuals. The key questions would relate to future employment, wages, further education and career satisfaction. Such a study should contain a well defined target group and a control group.
A cost-effective method may be to include questions on career development services as part of other surveys, such as graduate destination surveys and LSAY.
An outcomes-based approach using research other than surveys – key outcomes which career development services are hoping to influence could be monitored over time at a macro level, such as monitoring the average length of job search, levels of job mis-match and measures of skill shortage.
Economic benefits of career development services if appropriate, and evaluating economic benefits with the assistance of a well specified macroeconomic model.

Terms of reference for future research into the economic benefits of career development

services could be developed with these research strands in mind.

Finally, any evidence on improved outcomes could be translated into broaderby extrapolating survey results to the broader population of users