Latest Careerchat Webinar number 6: AI and The Art of the Possible
Co-Hosts: Dr. Deirdre Hughes OBE and Chris Webb and guest panelists with a practical focus on hybrid approaches to careers and employability work underway in education and other community settings.
DATE: 24th January 2025 TIME: 15.30 – 16.45 (GMT)
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming how we live, learn, and work. For career development professionals, teachers, researchers, policymakers, and advisers, the question is no longer if AI will impact their practice but how it can be harnessed to deliver better outcomes for the individuals and communities they serve. Read this interesting article published by The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/business-money/technology/article/recruitment-ai-can-be-game-changer-for-careers-advice-x7v078ln3
Join us for this thought-provoking webinar, AI and The Art of the Possible, where we will explore:
- Opportunities for Innovation: How AI is reshaping career guidance, education, and employability services.
- Practical Applications: Examples of AI-driven tools and systems that are enhancing the way professionals support young people and adults.
- Ethical and Practical Challenges: Insights into managing the risks and addressing concerns around bias, equity, and data privacy in AI implementation.
- Future Trends: What advancements in AI mean for the future of career development and lifelong learning.
This session is designed to inspire, inform, and empower you to embrace the possibilities of AI while navigating its complexities with confidence.
Who Should Attend:
This webinar is ideal for career development professionals, teachers, researchers, policymakers, and advisers working with young people and adults in various settings, from schools and colleges to community organisations and employment services.
Deirdre Hughes is a national and international careers specialist. She is the Founding Director of CareerChat (UK) Ltd., a technology start-up company pioneering artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models, including CiCi the careers chatbot – https://cicichat.co.uk/book-a-demo/ CareerChat (UK) was established in 2022 bringing together careers, employability practitioners, service manager, researchers and policymakers to consider #AllThingsAI in a career development context. Deirdre is an Associate Professor at the University of Warwick, Institute for Employment Research (IER), a legacy fellow of the Career Development Institute. She regularly hosts the dmh associates’ international webinar series.
Chris Webb is a Registered Career Development Professional, currently working in the Higher Education sector, with experience supporting the career development of students and graduates in school, college and university settings. A member of the Career Development Institute (CDI), AGCAS and the Careers Writers’ Association, Chris co-hosts the CDI’s fortnightly We Are Careers livestream, as well as publishing a popular weekly newsletter on LinkedIn, entitled #TheWeekInCareers.
Guest Panelists:
Obieze (Oby) Oputa, Associate Director at Careers Group (University of London Careers, Small Specialist Colleges) and Daisy Seepersad, Career Development Manager, World Skills
