The International Career and College Counseling (IC3) Movement is a global effort to enable high schools to help their students make the best-fit higher education and career decisions. It aims to empower every school to run a robust, fully functioning career and college counseling department.
The IC3 Movement is driven by a passionate global family of over 1,400+ volunteers united in their belief that every young person deserves access to quality guidance. We are dedicated to transforming education by ensuring all students have the support they need to discover their purpose leading to fulfilling career paths and building a brighter future.
The Annual International Career & College Counseling (IC3) Conference & Expo is held each August to bring together high schools and higher education representatives for a collaborative dialogue on issues that prompt solutions in career and college counseling practices.
The IC3 Regional Forums are a series of professional development events held annually from January through July, hosted at local high schools in various cities around the world.
Upcoming At IC3 Movement
2025 Annual IC3 Conference & Expo, Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai
This year, the conference focuses on "Counseling as a Culture"—a powerful theme that emphasizes the importance of making career and college counseling a fundamental part of every school’s framework. Through collaborative discussions, interactive workshops, and expert-led sessions, participants will gain tools and insights to create a school culture where guidance is woven into the educational experience, helping students make informed decisions for their futures.
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The IC3 Movement has announced that registrations for the 2025 IC3 Annual Conference & Expo are currently open. The event is scheduled for August 20-21 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai.
Utilize the regional forums and conferences to share best practices in setting up counseling departments. Be the driving force behind positive change within their communities and beyond.
Network with local school leadership and counselors, stay informed about emerging student interests. Explore opportunities for long-term institutional partnerships to build a global higher education community.
Every student volunteer, counselor, educator, and university delegate who has contributed to the mission of bringing counseling to every school and purpose to every child is what makes IC3. Together, we are shaping a brighter future for education.
Around the world, young people are facing an unprecedented mental health crisis. Despite living in an era of rapid progress, digital connection, and expanding educational access, students today are more anxious, isolated, and overwhelmed than ever before. From academic pressure and identity struggles to climate anxiety and social media burnout, the emotional well-being of the youth is under strain. As the largest generation of young people in human history comes of age, how we respond to their inner struggles will determine the resilience, compassion, and sustainability of our shared global future.
