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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Greater London Authority (GLA) has commissioned dmh associates to conduct a a mixed methods evaluation of the London Careers Programme. The evaluation will be led by Dr Deirdre Hughes OBE commencing in early July 2024 to the end of November 2024. The outcomes will be used to inform achievements of the current programme against its…
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UK and Canadian Collaborative Research Pilot Project April 2024 – December 2024 Background Since the pandemic, there has been growing worldwide interest in individuals’ well-being. In 2021 -2022, dmh associates (UK) successfully undertook and published research findings on adults’ career development and wellbeing. The team worked with closely careers advisers/career development practitioners from Wales, Scotland and…
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Durham County Council has commissioned Associate Professor Deirdre Hughes OBE from dmh associates to lead a team in developing an innovative all-age Careers Framework for County Durham. This project involves expert researchers and local consultations with key stakeholders in education, careers guidance, employment, and enterprise. THE RESEARCH PROCESS WILL INVOLVE A NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL REVIEW…
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Introduction In January 2023, Lambeth Council commissioned dmh associates to undertake an interim evaluation and cost benefit analysis of the Lambeth Made: Education, Skills and Employment (LMESE) programme. This was a four-year programme (2020 – 2024) which sought to support Lambeth’s young people between the ages of 11-30 to understand the opportunities available to them…
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https://dmhassociates.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Interim-Report-Published-12.10.22.pdfA new report has been published that sets out Interim Findings from an ongoing Independent Review of Education in Northern Ireland (NI) – https://dmhassociates.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Interim-Report-Published-12.10.22.pdf This review stems from a key commitment within New Decade, New Approach (NDNA) which set out priorities for the power-sharing NI Executive. The deal includes numerous commitments to address the ongoing…
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Year 3 Evaluation and Impact Report In 2022, a total of 9,000+ children from 52 primary schools benefitted from 131 supported primary Career-Related learning (CRL) activities. These activities were developed by Education and Employers within its PrimaryFutures programme and Learn by Design. Volunteers doing a wide range of jobs, from sectors and diverse backgrounds came…
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Careers and employability support services are vital parts of a well-functioning society. These services are increasingly recognised by employers, governments, and citizens as value-added means to help support individuals’ transitions into meaningful learning and work. Transitions in and out of work, changes in physical and mental health, identity crisis, moving to another area and feeling…
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Introduction CALL FOR EVIDENCE – HAVE YOUR SAY! The Department for Economy’s Careers Service Northern Ireland has commissioned an independent research project exploring the careers guidance needs of young people and adults. This is led by Dr Deirdre Hughes OBE, former Chair of Skills Northern Ireland and international careers specialist. The enquiry will engage with…
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Following the success of the pilot project ‘Our Future Derby’, the re-branded ‘Our Future’ project is now being extended to primary schools across Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. The project offers a wonderful opportunity to celebrate what schools and employers are doing together to make a real difference to children’s lives. It aims to inspire pupils and challenge the way they think about the…
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