Understanding Labour Market Information (LMI) helps our students be aware of where different job roles are needed in different regions and which types of jobs may need more people in the future.  This can help shape or influence career pathways and choices.

LMI means finding out the following details about different job roles or career pathways:

• What do people actually do in this job / industry?
• How many people work in this job / industry?
• How much do people get paid in this job / industry?
• Which qualifications do I need to do this job?
• Which skills or qualities do I need to do this job?
• What are the typical working hours for this job?
• What percentage of men / women work in this job / industry?
• Where can this job / industry take me in the future?
• Where are these jobs located around the country?
• How many of these jobs will there be in the future?

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Where can you find this information?

We use a variety or resources to find LMI information to help our students and this is used during their Career 1-2-1 meetings, PSHE lessons and subject lessons.

Sources:

Explore LMI data

Here you can find out where to get more information and intelligence of the UK labour market. The widget and websites listed here all use data from the LMI for All service. Some of the websites combine LMI for All data with other types of information, such as videos, whilst others present data as charts. 

https://www.lmiforall.org.uk/explore_lmi/

Office for National Statistics : 

People in and out of work covering employment, unemployment, types of work, earnings, working patterns and workplace disputes.

https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket

Official census and labour market statistics

You can search for a profile by postcode or place name:

 

https://www.nomisweb.co.uk/reports/lmp/la/1946157282/report.aspx?pc=me3%209ge#tabempocc

Careerometer :

This is a useful tool that lets you compare the average wages and working hours of up to two jobs in England. Type in the first career which is of interest to you and select from the drop down list, then add your second and third choices to see the comparison.

Click here to access

Kent and Medway Labour Market Information :

The Kent and Medway Labour Market Information Hub is a great go-to resource for insights into local employment trends, career opportunities, and industry demands. Designed specifically for young people and schools, this platform offers valuable information to help guide your career planning and educational choices:

Click here to find out more 

BBC Bitesize 

Whether you're deciding what to study, planning your future career or just curious about the world of work, we're here to help with advice from experts and from young people who've found a path that suits them.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/careers

ICloud 

Career ideas and information for your future

https://icould.com/

House of commons Library :

This paper provides the latest statistics and analysis of employment, unemployment, economic inactivity and earnings in the UK.

https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-9366/

 

Other useful sources

Don’t forget – when you’ve finished comparing wages and job opportunities – visit Prospects, National Careers Service or iCould for career ideas OR book a 1-2-1 with our Careers Co-ordinator ewilliams@rmet.org