IER hosted a seminar on 25 May entitled 'Older Women's Work and Learning Pathways: transition and adaptability'. Professor Jenny  Bimrose and two IER Associate Fellows, Professor Mark Watson from the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in South Africa and Dr Mary McMahon from The University of Brisbane in Australia co-presented. The seminar presented initial findings from international, ongoing research in the UK, South Africa, Australia and Italy into the career trajectories of older women and the careers support they have experienced (or would like to have experienced) throughout their life-course. 

IER in partnership with Connexions Kent & Medway won the award for ‘research by an organisation’ at the National Career Awards 2009 held in Blackpool.  The event was organised by the Institute of Careers Guidance. The award was in recognition of the innovative research carried out by IER across Kent on careers education, information, advice and guidance delivered in local schools and colleges.  The research findings identified the important role that high quality labour market information plays in helping young people make informed and realistic decisions about their learning and careers.  As a result of this research a range of LMI resources and teaching materials called ‘Work for Tomorrow’ was developed.

A Careers Award film montage is available.