Career development ... as if the planet matters
Much career development practice continues without acknowledgement that there is a climate crisis. Why is this? And what should we do about it?
The recording of this event
Slide presentations: Stefania Maggi Tristram Hooley
Context
There is a growing awareness of the clash between senseless economic growth, and environmental/sustainability concerns. Whereas economic growth in the narrow sense used to be the solution within a capitalistic mindset, it now creates as many problems. Jobless growth, a deterioration of the natural resources, and the undermining of workers’ rights and wages: these are some of the present predicaments. Globalisation in terms of global trade with its long-distance transport to/from low-wage areas adds to the problem, as does mindless tourism, and industrialised farming and fishing, just to mention a few. In this situation, guidance must become part of the solution, rather than the problem. Social justice and career guidance are interdependent, and, though obviously embedded in social structures, even more profoundly linked to sustainability issues.
Event outline
There will be input sessions from
Professor Peter Plant, NICEC International Fellow, who has written and spoken extensively on 'green guidance' and the urgent need for a paradigm shift to align career development practice with a greener and more sustainable future.
Dr Stefania Maggi, Carleton University, Ottawa, who argues that 'career guidance for kids is our best hope for climate change'.
Professor Tristram Hooley, NICEC Fellow, on building a space for green guidance in the curriculum: reflections on the development of the recent CDI framework.
David Morgan, Chief Executive of the Career Development Institute, on the role of a professional body in promoting sustainable career development practice.
There will also be an information pack on sustainable development initiatives in higher education, including from a student viewpoint, and on the extent to which employers address climate awareness in their recruitment processes.
Timetable
17.00 - 17.10 Peter Plant: the need for action on green guidance
17.10 - 17.30 Stefania Maggi: career education and guidance - don't let it be a missed opportunity
17.30 - 17.50 Tristram Hooley: green guidance in the career curriculum, and looking towards the needs of employers
17.50 - 18.15 Questions from participants and discussion amongst the speakers
18.15 - 18.30 David Morgan in discussion with Peter Plant: the role of the CDI
