Labour Market Information (LMI)
What is Labour Market Information (LMI)?
LMI effectively describes the world of work. It ranges from descriptions of different careers, their entry routes, promotional prospects, salaries paid, skills and qualifications needed, etc.
Crucially for young people, LMI also covers future demand; what types of jobs will be in demand after leaving school and what types of skills will be needed.
Why is LMI Important to Our Students?
‘It is vital, in an environment where new industries are emerging and many of the most important jobs of the future don’t yet exist, that individuals have access to high-quality labour market information and earnings data to underpin their choices’.
Anne Milton MP
Learning from Careers and Labour Market Information
Understanding LMI is becoming more important as the world changes. We want all students to be aware of different job roles that are needed in the country and what types of jobs may need more people in the future. These are the types of questions to help us understand what LMI actually means:
- What do people actually do in this job or industry?
- How many people work in this job or industry?
- How much do people get paid in this job or industry?
- What skills or qualities do I need to do this job?
- What are the typical working hours for this job?
- What percentage of men and women work in this job or industry?
- Where can this job or 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?
Students will use the careers website START to explore this further, along with SPRINGPOD to explore various careers.
According to Indeed, one of the largest job sites in the world, these are the biggest jobs of the future: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/future-jobs
LMI Information for the South East (East Surrey, West Sussex and Brighton)
