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What is National Career Development Week?
Since early 2009 there has been economic uncertainty for many Australians and although for the vast majority, the threat of redundancy is no longer an issue for some Australians, but many are still worried about job security or career change.
Says Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA) President Bernadette Gigliotti, "We all have unique experiences and skills to offer and can all take steps to have a career and a life that suits us better. Even in a tough job climate - especially in a tough job climate - there are things you can do. Many people simply don't know where to start - National Career Development Week can get you started, whatever your age or career stage."
Setting a new direction that matches your values, interests and lifestyle can turn gloom into an exciting journey.
National Career Development Week (NCDW) is a key initiative of the Career Industry Council of Australia and is funded by the Federal Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR). NCDW, through hundreds of careers events run throughout the year, encourages all Australians to actively engage in career development and develop the skills to manage their careers, learning, work and lives in order to get the life they love.
In 2010, the week in which we celebrate all of the careers activities held throughout the year will be from 17 to 23 May 2010.
Attending a National Career Development Week registered event is a positive way for all Australians to deal with any anxiety they may have about their job future.
Organisers of careers events across Australia at any time of the year are encouraged to register their events on the NCDW website to link their events to a major careers initiative. All registered events are included on the Event Search database on the website and will receive free resources, support materials and merchandise.
How do I get involved?
Events are held all around the country all year - go to one near you.
Encourage your friends and family to attend an event.
National Career Development Week (17 to 23 May 2010) is a week of celebrations dedicated to:
- Increasing awareness and understanding of the nature and importance of career development
- Promoting and encouraging Australians to take personal responsibility and ‘ownership' in the management their own careers
- Engaging Australians in active recognition/ celebration of National Career Development Week
- Seeking wider community endorsement and ongoing participation in career development.
We want to help encourage Australians to take active ownership of their careers and get the life they love. So, Get Excited about the possibilities, Get Involved and Get Results!
Go to Get Resources on this website for links to websites to help you manage your own career.
