We believe it is important for all of our students to understand the Labour Market because this will help them to make realistic choices about their future. Labour market information is region specific and it tells you about the current work and job environments. 

Why is Labour Market Information important?

LMI highlights career opportunities available across the county breaking information down into bite-sized chunks. It is important for social mobility and we believe that all students need to be equipped in understanding what careers are on offer in their region and how best to get there by making informed decisions about their study paths and future.

Current Labour Market Information for East Hertfordshire, can be found by clicking here

During our Careers Weeks we focus our form time activities and PSHE on current Labour Market Information. Students are faced with questions like; what jobs will be obsolete in 20 years’ time? And what will the job market look like in 15 years’ time? Activities like this really help the students understand the labour market trends and help path their way to a career. Students are encouraged to look at, review and learn from labour market information to help make informed decisions about their future career paths. 

All students were shown the video below to help them understand the Hertfordshire Labour Market.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gOrel4ye6M&t=9s 

Data provided by Hertfordshire Labour Market Overview.

Information provided by Hertfordshire Opportunities Portal (HOP):

Hertfordshire Labour Market Overview 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gOrel4ye6M&t=9s

For Labour Market Information on Employment Sectors or by District, please visit:

https://www.hopinto.co.uk/questions/labour-market-information/

Labour Market Information can also be found on Unifrog, the online destinations platform our students use for Careers Information. Students can find up-to-date labour market information on a wide range of careers using their Careers Library. Please click the image below to take you to their website.

Unifrog can be a valuable tool for helping students access and understand Labour Market Information (LMI) as part of their careers education at St Mary’s Catholic School.

Labour Market Information helps students understand what is happening in the world of work, including which industries are growing, what skills employers need, typical salaries, and where job opportunities may be available. This enables students to make informed decisions about their GCSE options, post-16 pathways, university courses, apprenticeships and future careers.

How students can use Unifrog to explore LMI

1. Explore the Careers Library

Log in to Unifrog and open the Careers Library. Search for a particular job, career sector or subject of interest. Each career profile provides information to help students understand the role and explore relevant labour market data.

2. Investigate local and national job opportunities

Look at the Labour Market Information section within a career profile. Depending on the profile and available data, students can explore:

• The number of jobs in a particular occupation.

• Typical or median salaries.

• Employment trends and projected job growth.

• How the local employment picture compares with national patterns.

   

3. Research skills, qualifications and entry routes

Use the career profile to identify the qualifications, skills and experience typically required for a role, alongside possible routes into the profession, such as university, college courses, apprenticeships or work-based training.

4. Compare different career pathways

Research two or more careers and compare salaries, opportunities, qualifications and future prospects. This helps students consider whether a career aligns with their interests, strengths and ambitions, rather than basing decisions on salary or popularity alone.

Why is this important?

Using Unifrog to explore LMI helps students make informed decisions about their future, understand the opportunities available in their local area and nationally, and consider how employment may change over time. It also supports the Gatsby Benchmark focus on learning from career and labour market information.

A useful tip for students: Don't just research a job you already know you want to do. Explore careers linked to your favourite school subjects, interests and skills, too. You may discover opportunities you hadn't previously considered.

For further guidance, visit the official Unifrog website: www.unifrog.org.

Specific industry information, click here

Future of Remote Working, click here

Gatsby Benchmark 2 - Learning from Labour Market Information