Labour Market Information

A great place to explore Labour Market Information is the LMIForALL website at: 

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

Students can use data from LMIForALL above and combine it with research on   https://icould.com/  to discover different roles, workplaces and how the subjects they are studying, or hoping to study, can get them there. There is also a useful skills and interests quiz, the ‘Skillsometer’ which can be a great starting point for a student’s research combined with the  ’Careerometer’ widget which provides access to a selection of UK headline data relating to pay, weekly hours of work and future employment prospects for different occupations, as well as description of the occupation. 

Students simply type in the title of the job they are interested in and the widget provides a series of options from which they can select the most relevant to them. They can then look up another two occupations and compare. They can also select ‘display the UK average’ and compare the information with the occupation they have selected. 

For more about Labour Market Information, click here: Labour Market Information 2024

Explore jobs linked to your skills and interests using Skillsometer

Skillsometer can help you discover what jobs you might like to do in the future. You will be presented with a series of statements. Select the emoji that shows how you feel about each statement. You will be given suggestions of jobs linked to what you most enjoy doing.

Explore different occupations using Careerometer

Explore different occupations using Careerometer

Careerometer can be used to explore and compare key information about occupations, help you learn about different occupations and identify potential careers.

It provides access to a selection of UK headline data relating to pay, weekly hours of work and future employment prospects for different occupations, as well as description of the occupation.

Simply type in the title of the job you are interested in and the widget provides a series of options from which you can select the most relevant to you. You can then look up another two occupations and compare. You can also select ‘display the UK average’ and compare the information with the occupation you have selected.

 

For young people to make informed decisions, it is important that they know future study options and opportunities in the world of work.

Young people should know that the future cannot be accurately predicted – but they should be aware of possible future employment trends in their locality. This information can be provided by the LEP and local authorities.

Here is some information from Warrington: 

 

Students should know where they can get LMI from.

Career events can give information about:

  • the company,
  • roles/jobs,
  • entry requirements (qualification and skills)

College and University events/materials can give information about:

  • Course entry requirements
  • Skills developed on the course
  • Career routes after the course

Job search websites can students an idea of:

  • Qualifications needed
  • Skills employers are looking for
  • Companies that are employing people in the area
  • Types of jobs available (for example, post-16. post-18, post degree)

Click here for Key sectors in Cheshire and Warrington

 

There are many career websites available that contain LMI, here are a selection:

Cheshire and Warrington LMI

Start http://www.startincheshireandwarrington.com/

Students and parents can explore Cheshire and Warrington’s Start webpages to find out about local employers, careers and study routes.

Cheshire and Warrington LEP Opportunities website https://www.candwopportunities.co.uk/

National LMI

Icould https://icould.com/

A good website for young people and their family to explore. Take the Buzz Quiz, find out about a huge variety of jobs and watch inspirational career story videos.

First Careers https://www.firstcareers.co.uk/

This website is great for younger students to explore how their favourite subjects can lead to a range of careers and discover work experience opportunities with well-known employers.

Prospects https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles

All students can browse one of the most comprehensive lists of job profiles giving information about the role, qualifications, salary and the skills required. There are also tips for gaining work experience in each career.

UCAS https://www.ucas.com/

This is more than just a universities website. Young people and their families can find out about different careers, apprenticeships, going to college as well as university.