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.