What is Labour Market Information? 

Labour Market Information (LMI) helps you understand what jobs are available, which industries are growing, and the skills employers are looking for. It can help you make informed decisions about your education, training and future career pathways. 

When researching careers, it is important to consider: 

• What jobs interest you? 
• What qualifications or skills do you need? 
• How much could you earn? 
• What are the working hours and conditions? 
• Are there opportunities locally, nationally or internationally? 
• Is the number of jobs in that sector expected to grow in the future? 
• Would you need to be self-employed or work for an employer? 
• Does the career match your interests, strengths and ambitions? 

Labour market information can help you make important decisions about GCSE options, post-16 pathways, apprenticeships, university courses and future employment opportunities. 

Useful Labour Market Information Resources 

The National Careers Service

The National Careers Service provides comprehensive information about hundreds of careers, including: 

• Salary information 
• Entry requirements 
• Qualifications needed 
• Working hours 
• Career progression opportunities 
• Future employment trends 

Website: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/ 

Careerpilot 

Careerpilot helps students explore jobs, courses, apprenticeships and university routes. It also contains useful information about local employment trends and future opportunities. 

Website: https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/ 

LMI for All 

An excellent resource that provides up-to-date labour market data, including: 

• Future job demand 
• Employment trends 
• Skills shortages 
• Salary information 

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

Start Profile 

A student-friendly careers platform with information about: 

• Careers 
• Apprenticeships 
• Universities 
• Labour market trends 

Website: https://www.startprofile.com/ 

Amazing Apprenticeships 

Useful for students interested in apprenticeship pathways and future employment opportunities. 

Website: https://amazingapprenticeships.com/ 

North East Careers Hub 

Provides information about local employers, growth sectors and opportunities across the North East. 

Website: https://www.necareershub.co.uk/ 

Key Growth Sectors in the North East 

Students should be aware of the industries that are expected to offer significant employment opportunities in the coming years, including: 

• Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering 
• Digital and Technology 
• Health and Social Care 
• Construction 
• Renewable Energy and Net Zero Industries 
• Creative and Cultural Industries 
• Logistics and Transport 

Understanding these growth sectors can help students make informed choices about the qualifications, skills and experiences they may need in the future.