Call for items for the first COCAG newsletter (Spring 2026)
Welcome to our call for items for the first COCAG newsletter. We intend to make a call for contributions on a quarterly basis. This newsletter seeks…
Online Access to WG1 Conference “Conceptualising career for the precarious 21st century: Informing policy and practice conference” | 6-7 May
We are pleased to inform you that the conference “Conceptualising career for the precarious 21st century: Informing policy and practice conference” organised by Working Group…
Past, Present, and Future in Career Guidance Policy: Reflections from the WG2 Panel
Thank you to Büşra Kulakoğlu, who is a communications volunteer for work group 2, for writing this blog post and a recording of the webinar…
The Invisible Forces Behind Career Choices
Thank you to Ayşe Yavuz who is a communications volunteer for work group 3. She has written a reflective post which explores the work of…
Upcoming working group 2 webinar
Working Group 2 / 3rd webinar / 14th of April 2026, 1400-1600 CET (Brussles time) Join us via Ms Teams: Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/31311025289125?p=q8AMB7rnBrcueH5EjX Meeting…
A new framework for lifelong guidance: enabling learning and career development for all
An EU reference framework for lifelong guidance: 18 guidelines for policy and systems development (2026), serves as a comprehensive tool to modernize and harmonize career development…
Eurodoc Ambassador Programme – 2nd edition
The European Council of Doctoral Candidates and Junior Researchers (Eurodoc) has opened applications for the 2nd edition of the ambassador programme focused on democracy and fundamental values. The…
WG2 Second Webinar Rewind: “The Answer is Blowing in the Wind” by John McCarthy
Written by Büşra Kulakoğlu On 14 April 2026, Working Group 2 in COCAG will host its 3rd webinar, focusing on how career development policies operate…
Call for Papers: NICEC Journal Vol.57 (Autumn 2026)
Submissions are now invited for volume 57 of the NICEC journal which will be published in Autumn 2025. In keeping with our new approach to…
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Critical Perspectives on Career and Career Guidance (COCAG) 