The job markets were already looking problematic at the start of the year. Researchers and policy makers alike were warning that automation and Artificial Intelligence were leading to changes in the tasks undertaken in different occupations, requiring new skills and competences. Employment in some occupations were threatened by these developments. This was resulting in the need for enhanced Careers Advice, Information and Guidance, in particular ensuring that adults has access to such services to help them transition to new jobs.
Now this has been amplified by the Covid019 pandemic. Many people's jobs are furloughed, others have lost their jobs. The prospects for young people and graduates entering the labour market are particularly grim.
From 20 - 22 October DMH Associates are organizing a major online conference looking at these issues and more.
The conference web site explains that the world has experienced major economic, social and technology impacts. Societies everywhere are undergoing deep transformation.
Climate change, an ageing workforce and skills gaps are major issues that governments need to address. Only time will tell what the impact of the current health crisis will have in the medium and long-term. As a consequence, careers will evolve in response to a dynamically changing environment. How will this affect jobs, training, employment, the gig economy and/or unemployment in the future? We will be exploring forward-thinking approaches to careers support systems drawing on international good and interesting policies and practices.
For leaders, educators, career development, HR and employment specialists a fundamental question is: – how best can individuals be better prepared to adapt and prosper through lifelong learning and work? Individuals’ must be well equipped with the mindsets and tools they need to find and benefit from purposeful learning and work opportunities. Organisations working with young people and/or adults in differing contexts will need agile responses to meet citizens’ needs.
With all this in mind, time away to network with experts and like-minded colleagues is just what the doctor ordered. This year’s theme is Evolving Careers. Delegates will learn from experts and peers whilst sharing experiences, research and best practice to take back to the day job of helping to transform people’s lives.
The conference content includes international keynote speakers and breakout sessions hosted by leading experts and contributors
Session topics include:
- Career-related learning in primary schools
- An evolving curriculum in secondary, tertiary, vocational education and training (VET) and higher education settings
- Future scoping careers
- Digital innovations
- Building Partnerships
- How to Make a Difference to Those That Need Support Most
- Youth Transitions: Creating Pathways to Success
- Adults in the workplace
- Labour markets: where next?
- Tackling unemployment
- Lifelong guidance
- Social inclusion
Registration for the conference costs £25. There are already 210 delegates registered to attend from the UK, Ireland, Canada, Dubai, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, The Netherlands, Turkey and the USA.
