NISCA

NISCA - the Northern Ireland Schools and Colleges Careers Association - is an association which works to enhance the quality of Careers provision in schools and Regional Colleges and to create a desire for life-long learning. The Roles of NISCA : On behalf of its members, NISCA will endeavour to : - Raise the profile of careers practitioners in schools and colleges. - Provide a networking facility for careers practitioners. - Make representation on policy structure and resources to all relevant statutory bodies and other organisations in relation to the provision, delivery and evaluation of CEIAG. - Work in partnership with key organisations involved in CEIAG. - Facilitate Continuous Professional Development opportunities in consultation with its members. - Promote dialogue with employers and employers’ organisations. - Maintain links, exchange views and ideas and disseminate best practice among careers practitioners within Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain. - NISCA membership is primarily composed of teachers and managers representing schools and colleges. Membership is spread across the Education and Library Board areas throughout Northern Ireland.