Career Guidance in Public Employment Services Worldwide

This two-page policy briefing provides the rationale for the provision of career guidance within the public employment services (PES) worldwide.

Based on a global survey of such services in 2024, undertaken with support of the University of Derby, the briefing describes:

-the focus of career guidance within the PES

-emerging trends within such provision

-challenges in providing effective guidance

-success factors in effective provision.

The briefing outlines the policy implications of the survey results:

-Embedding career guidance in labour market policies, strategies, and legislation

-Ensuring sustainable funding and infrastructure

-Investing in the professional development of PES staff in career guidance

-Promoting inclusive services

-Partnership working.