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KEEP IN TOUCH:
UNDERSTANDING THE

LOCAL LABOUR MARKET

THE PEOPLE.

THE CAREERS.

THE WORKFORCE.

LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION (LMI)

Labour Market Information (LMI) is useful data that
your son / daughter should use to help them make
choices about their future.
They may have heard the term LMI before, but what does it
mean? And how do they use it?
Labour Market Information is data that is collected both
nationally and locally. The data identifies important facts
and figures about the world of work across the UK, in
individual cities and even in individual local districts.
For example, if you live in Worcestershire and would like to continue to live and work in
Worcestershire, Labour Market Information can let your son / daughter know how many
jobs are available in different industries, the type of pay they will receive and even who
the local businesses are offering these types of roles / careers.

This information can then support them in choosing their next steps for when they leave
school and help them determine the right route to take to achieve their long-term
career aspirations.
Find out more about the Labour Market in Worcestershire here:

Top Tip- Things to consider:
• Will the job that interests them still exist in 10 years’ time?
• The number of jobs available in science, technology, engineering, mathematics
(STEM) is constantly growing, meaning opportunities are greater in these industries
• Most people undertake several different jobs throughout their career, so explain to
your son / daughter that they don’t have to get it spot on straight away

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