AI WILL DIVERSIFY HUMAN THINKING, NOT REPLACE IT – TATA COMMUNICATIONS STUDY

A new study by Tata Communications on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace finds that AI will diversify human thinking, rather than replace it. Carried out in collaboration with UC Berkeley professor Ken Goldberg, the study is based on inputs from 120 global business leaders like Tony Blair, Executive Chair of the…
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DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY MINISTER LYONS LAUNCHES NEW SKILLS STRATEGY FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

Investing in the skills and talent of our workforce will help unlock economic prosperity for everyone in our society, Northern ireland’s Economy Minister Gordon Lyons said today. https://www.economy-ni.gov.uk/news/lyons-launches-new-skills-strategy-northern-ireland#: The Minister was speaking at Belfast Met’s Titanic Quarter campus as he launched ‘Skills for a 10X Economy’, the Department for the Economy’s strategy to support more…
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THE COMMISSION ON THE FUTURE OF EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT

In 2021 The Institute for Employment Studies announced “The Commission on the Future of Employment Support has been set up to develop evidence-led proposals for reform of our system of employment support and services, so that it can better meet the needs of individuals, employers and our economy.” The Commission is defining employment support as…
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IMPROVING SKILLS AND POST-SCHOOL TRANSITIONS FOR UNDER-REPRESENTED YOUNG PEOPLE – R&D COMMISSIONED BY ENVISION

In October 2022, dmh associates was commissioned by Envision to: dmh associates is conducting the evaluation in 3 distinct phases: To access the latest report findings – Benchmarking essential skills progress

EVALUATION OF LONDON’S CAREERS PROGRAMME

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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WEBINAR NUMBER 26: BUILDING AND BENCHMARKING YOUTH ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Date & Time: 18th July 2024 – 13.30 – 15.00 (UK) Register HERE now and be part of the conversation! This webinar is hosted by Dr. Deirdre Hughes – Director of DMH & Associates with guest speakers Jo Clark, Director of Programmes and Impact at Envision and Chris Percy, Senior Researcher, DMH & Associates. Join…
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND WELLBEING: A FOCUS ON YOUTH IN SCHOOLS

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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CO-DESIGNING AN INNOVATIVE ALL-AGE CAREERS FRAMEWORK IN COUNTY DURHAM

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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LAMBETH MADE: EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMME

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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WEBINAR NUMBER 25: PRAXIS IN GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING: NEW FRONTIERS

To register for this webinar click HERE This webinar, hosted by Deirdre Hughes, Director, dmh associates, and co-presented by Siobhan Neary, (International Centre for Guidance Studies (iCeGs) University of Derby, England) highlights that academics are frequently engaged in research activities and subsequent dissemination of results through publications. All too often these occur in isolation without…
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