In 2024/2025, North Yorkshire Adult Learning and Skills Service strategically piloted CiCi to scale up their careers support and provide 24/7 access to the curated careers chatbot for adult learners. CiCi also provided a key resource for the highly successful county wide Information Advice and Guidance Champions project funded through the government’s UK Shared Prosperity…
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CareerChat UK is proud to partner with Sparsholt College Group in Hampshire on an innovative project transforming student success. Following a feasibility study and extensive consultations with students and staff on an AI-powered FE student Future Track Progression Plan – AI Companion, the team has created a personalised AI companion that helps students explore course…
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Co-Hosts: Associate Professor Deirdre Hughes OBE, Dr Chris Percy (CCUK Co-Founders) and Chris Webb, Career Development Professional (RCDP) / Careers Writer / Presenter Date and time: Monday 8th December 2025 from 16.00 -17.00 GMT To register please click here Overview 2025 has witnessed extraordinary developments in artificial intelligence (AI). Large language models, workplace tools and…
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We’re delighted to share news that Dr Chris Percy, a valued research colleague, and his team have been named major winners of the 2025 Linda G. O’Bryant Noetic Sciences Research Prize, awarded by the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS). To read more about winning entries: Visit – https://noetic.org/prize/ The Institute of Noetic Sciences challenged researchers…
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CareerChatUK and dmh associates ltd 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…
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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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Please click on the image above to open our newsletter and learn about the webinar series beginning in January 2025 Deirdre and the team would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has engaged with our research and development (R&D) and continuous professional development (CPD) activities throughout the year. Wherever you are in…
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We’re thrilled to announce that the Education Development Trust (EDT) will be piloting our innovative careers chatbot, CiCi, to enhance the work of their skilled career coaches as part of the UK Year of Service Career Coaching programme. The Education Development Trust (EDT) delivers high-quality career coaching to young adults—known as “members”—who are enrolled with…
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AI is on the rise! – This article touches upon some of the uses AI currently assists within higher education. Mary Curnock Cook, Network Chair, and Nic Newman, Partner, at edtech venture fund Emerge Education take a tour of AI tools currently available for universities, providing a ‘market map’ and emphasising the importance of data architecture to…
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Development of updated artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language programming (NLP) model, with customised application programming interfaces taking forward ‘CiCi’ the 24:7 powerhouse that supports your career. CareerChat Ltd, the lead developer of CiCi the innovative careers chabot, powered by AI and machine learning, is pleased to announce a successful research and development (R&D) grant…
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