9-15 February 2026 “Skills for Life“ Celebrating how apprenticeships empower individuals to develop transferable skills that support long-term personal growth, livelihoods, and professional development across the UK. Growing the UK’s Talent Pipeline National Apprenticeship Week brings together employers, training providers, and learners to celebrate the transformative impact of apprenticeships on individuals, businesses, and our economy.…
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Dear friends and colleagues, We’re delighted to share our interactive 2025 Christmas Newsletter featuring falling snow, unwrapping gift boxes, and all our year’s achievements in a magical, festive experience! This has been a remarkable year of research excellence, international partnerships, and meaningful impact. Click below to explore our interactive newsletter and discover the highlights. 🎁OPEN YOUR INTERACTIVE…
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dmh associates and CareerChatUK have been commissioned by Magnet, a Centre of InnovationFocused on the Future of Work housed Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), to conduct research into the use of AI technology and how AI tools are being integrated into workforce development with a focus on their application by career development practitioners (CDPs) in Canada.…
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JOIN US ON MONDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER 2025 FROM 14.00 – 15.30 BST (UK TIME) FREE WEBINAR: CLICK HERE TO JOIN Co Hosts: Dr Deirdre Hughes OBE, Founding Director & Dr Chris Percy, Senior Associate with guest contributions from The Greater London Authority and George-Kearney Bambridge, CEO of Envision, a UK charitable organisation, working in London,…
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dmh associates, led by Dr. Deirdre Hughes OBE, is delighted to be working on the above-mentioned project on behalf of the North East Combined Authority (North East CA). Purpose of the commissioned project The North East Combined Authority (North East CA) was formed on 7 May 2024 and is led by an Elected Mayor and…
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In Northern Ireland the Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald and Education Minister Paul Givan have launched a three-year Careers Action Plan. Read the article HERE. The Careers Action Plan has been published following a programme of collaborative work by the Department of Education and the Department for the Economy. Deirdre Hughes has acted and an…
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Two years ago, the idea of a “robo-careers adviser” felt futuristic, even far-fetched. Now, it’s very much a live debate. As the original OEB Insights article asked: Will AI transform career guidance – or replace it altogether? Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Career Guidance: Transformation or Extinction? The Coming Age of the Robo-Careers Advisers – OEB…
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This article published in the April edition of the Career Development Institute’s (CDI) monthly journal Career Matters issue 13.2 is a think piece aimed at provoking thoughtful dialogue on the evolving integration of AI into career guidance. The article has been written by Dr Chris Percy a visiting research fellow at the University of Derby…
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On 18th February an event was held in the Northern Ireland parliament buildings in Stormont, Belfast to launch the CDI’s “Valuing Careers” research report in the province. This followed the earlier Careers Development Policy Group (CDPG) main report launch “Unlocking Potential” which took place in the House of Lords in December. The full report can…
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In May 2024, Durham County Council, in collaboration with the County Durham Economic Partnership Board and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Technical Funding Group, commissioned dmh associates to assist in developing an All-Age Careers Framework for County Durham. It was formally agreed dmh associates would carry out a research, facilitation, and planning piece of…
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