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Message from Canterbury Christ Church UniversityAs the academic partner, Canterbury Christ Church University welcomes you to this importantinternational conference. Across diverse countries and communities career guidance and counsellingdiffers in its influence, organisational structures and delivery methods; but in broad terms it aims toassist individuals to manage transitions in their lives in terms of education, training and work. The Jivaconference provides an extraordinary opportunity to learn from each other about what influences ourattitudes towards 'career' - in a truly international setting. Established career theory, policy andpractice in the 'West' has paid scant attention to perspectives on career in socio-cultural and historicalenvironments elsewhere in the world. The papers, presentations and workshops at the Jivaconference in Bangalore will stimulate, challenge and enrich our views on how to support individuals inthe career choices they make.The relevance of career guidance and counselling in any community is increased when it engages withsuch important and exciting developments. Delegates will experience a rich exchange of ideas whichwill highlight the potential social and economic benefits of career guidance and counselling, whenmade relevant to the individuals it seeks to serve.Dr Hazel Reid,Reader in Career Guidance & Counselling,Canterbury Christ Church University, UK.Academic Partner: Jiva Project.5IAEVG-Jiva Conference, India, 2010