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LMI bulletin July - October 2025

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Parent/Carer information on KS3 Accelerator programme with Amazing Apprenticeships

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Parent/Carer information on KS3 Accelerator programme with Amazing Apprenticeships

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Students in Year 9 attended an assembly with Amazing Apprenticeships to provide information about Apprenticeships and Technical Pathways - This is a summary of the information

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4_KS3 Parent_carer information - To be sent home

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Subject resources about Apprenticeships

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Subject-led Resource Bundles - Amazing Apprenticeships

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Careers and Enterprise Company Resources

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Careers and Enterprise Company Resources

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Lots of resources to cover Gatsby Benchmark 4 - Careers in the Curriculum

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Resources and support in collaboration with the Gatsby Foundation. Parents have a strong influence on young people's decisions but need good information on careers and education options to empower them to hold well-informed conversations.

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Find out about SIGTA and apprenticeship vacancies

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Experts share their interview success secrets.

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You applied for it and... Yes! You have an interview. Now, it's time to prep. Our experts have some top tips for you.

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If you attended Rye College from 2005 onwards and have a successful or interesting career path we would love to hear from you. We are putting together an alumni display to inspire our students.

Please can you send the following information to office@ryecollege.co.uk

Photo

Dates you were a student

Job title

A few lines about your educational journey

What you do now

One key piece of advice

If you are also interested in coming in to school to speak with our students, please get in touch.

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Work in teams to build, test-drive and race a Formula 24 electric racing car. Take part in a variety of fun engineering activities and a local race heat against regional teams at Goodwood Motor Circuit.

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Take part in exciting practical sport and sport science activities which will give you an insight into different ways you can pursue sport at university and as a career. Sessions will include a variety of sports activities and games, experiments in our sport labs, and challenges in our strength and conditioning suite

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Explore how we encounter nature locally and internationally, investigating people-nature interactions, look at the monitoring and mapping of wildlife movements, and get involved with forensic animal ecology.

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Take part in workshops on multiple subjects, exploring fashion textiles and communications and screen printing, with the theme of sustainability running throughout.

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Check out the year-round calendar of events and activities includes mentoring, workshops, Saturday clubs, parents seminars and academic tasters.

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Events, activities and resources for schools, colleges and sixth forms at the University of Brighton.

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Check out this Document (A4) designed by Henry Clayson.

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Inspirational talks, Teen Book Club and more

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We're a UK-wide youth charity on a mission to help you find your feet and get the best possible start in life.

Our Career Personality Quiz is a quick, fun way to find out which types of careers are most likely to suit you and to get tailored updates about our latest work experience and inspirational talks.

Helping students like you!

Meet Josh and Joyce, two of the million-plus young people from across the UK who have felt their confidence skyrocket thanks to using our extraordinary programmes during their time at school and college!

Meet some of our employers

We offer free work experience opportunities with hundreds of leading employers from big-name businesses you'll already know to others you've yet to discover. With new employers coming on board all the time, here are a few of our top employers!

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Skills shortage increase sends an important message to us all New data from the Employer skills survey published September 2023 shows persistent skills challenges that businesses are facing. Over 72,000 employers in multiple sectors were surveyed to provide insight into the evolving labour market, focusing on skill-shortage vacancies, training and skill gaps across all regions [...]

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Speakers for Schools | Career Guidance and Work Experience for Students

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Discover Speakers for Schools, a UK-wide youth charity dedicated to helping students find their footing in life. Explore our career guidance resources, gain world-class work experience, and listen to inspirational talks from high-achieving professionals. Start your journey to success with us today.

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Welcome to our collection of free resources crafted to inspire students exploring careers in the creative industries! Dive into our tools designed to help educators guide young minds toward vibrant and fulfilling creative career pathways. Creative Career Profiles: Explore five dynamic career profiles that highlight the

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Year 11 Open Event - January 2025 - DV8 Sussex

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Join us on Saturday 25th January for our Year 11 Open Event in Brighton & Bexhill! You will have the chance to: Meet with the Head of Curriculum and Subject Tutors. Take a look at the impressive work produced by our talented students. Enjoy a personalised tour of our Brighton or Bexhill campuses.

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Diary dates not to be missed

Below are a collection of useful dates for your diary, including information events, taster days and events for career teachers.

College Open Events

Saturday 23rd November 2024

Discover the range of careers and possibilities within the land and environment sector, from agriculture and blacksmithing & metalwork to equine and floristry. There's so much on offer.

You'll have the opportunity to view our facilities and learn more about our courses from 16+,14-16 and EHE provisions, adult courses, apprenticeships and degree courses. Plus, hear from our Principal, Jeremy Kerswell, talk to our fantastic support services, meet lecturers and join campus and residential tours.
Visit us anytime between 9am - 12pm. Register here.

Saturday 18th January 2025

Discover the range of careers and possibilities within the land and environment sector, from agriculture and blacksmithing & metalwork to equine and floristry. There's so much on offer.

You'll have the opportunity to view our facilities and learn more about our courses from 16+,14-16 and EHE provisions, adult courses, apprenticeships and degree courses. Plus, hear from our Principal, Jeremy Kerswell, talk to our fantastic support services, meet lecturers and join campus and residential tours.
Visit us anytime between 9am-12pm. Register here.

Saturday 14th June 2025

Discover the range of careers and possibilities within the land and environment sector, from agriculture and blacksmithing & metalwork to equine and floristry. There's so much on offer.

You'll have the opportunity to view our facilities and learn more about our courses from 16+,14-16 and EHE provisions, adult courses, apprenticeships and degree courses. Plus, hear from our Principal, Jeremy Kerswell, talk to our fantastic support services, meet lecturers and join campus and residential tours.
Visit us anytime between 9am-12pm. Register here.

College Taster Days

Year 10 Taster Days

8th & 9th July 2025

We will be offering Taster Days for Year 10 students on the 8th and 9th July 2025. Taster Days offers the opportunity for prospective students to get a taste of what student life is like at Plumpton College. Students can try two different courses they're considering studying with us in September 2026/2027.

Registrations will be open soon.

Tuesday 1st July 2025

Future Fields will be returning on Tuesday 1st July 2025!

The two-day event showcases how the STEM subjects are used within all the college's land and environment based departments. Students will partake in a full day of interactive and engaging workshops, certain to leave them feeling inspired and motivated.
Register your school to attend here

For further information surrounding any of the events mentioned above, please email schoolsliaison@plumpton.ac.uk

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Not many people enjoy applications and interviews.

Yes, they can be scary and time-consuming, and it might feel weird talking about all your skills and achievements. But they are a gateway to the course or job of your dreams. From university to apprenticeships, our coaches have been through all sorts of application processes and interviews. Here’s what they have to say!

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From applying for a job to university interviews, the Mind Set coaches give their best application and interview tips.

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Whether you’re applying for a full-time job, a summer job, work experience or an apprenticeship, you’ll often need to share a CV with the company or business who wants to hire you.

A CV is a document that includes information about yourself and why you’re a good fit for the role. It presents your skills and qualifications effectively and clearly.

Writing a CV is a skill, but a good one can help you stand out from the crowd.

In this CV Toolkit, we’ll take you through everything you need to know and help you make a great first impression

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Whether you're applying for a job, a scholarship or to get into your dream university course, writing a covering letter and CV is a real art.
We've asked our experts to give us their top tips on how to put together a successful application.

Video Transcript Video Transcript

"If you were writing a cover letter, the main thing I would say is it needs to be exciting enough to compel the reader to want to read more about you. So, if it's applying for a job, they'll need to want to look at your CV, having read your cover letter."

"Two key things to consider in that personal statement is why should we choose you as a student, and why do you want to study this course? So, you really need to think about your motivation. What's inspired you to want to study this course?"

"It's really easy on a cover letter or a CV to say, 'I've got excellent communication skills,' or, 'I'm a great team player.' But you have to back that up with real experience that you've got. So, it could be, 'I've got great communication skills, as evidenced by my time in the debating team,' or, 'I'm a great team player, as evidenced by my work experience or my part-time job.'"

"Employers want to see somebody who's unique, somebody who's different, so they want to see that come out either on paper in your CV or in an interview."

"Things like pink CVs or graphics on your CVs don't always go down well with employers, so think about the market that you're applying to. If you're applying to a prestigious law firm, for example, a pink CV probably is gonna fall flat."

"It needs to be short, snappy and sweet, because they might be reading hundreds of these things."

"The days of the generic CV are over. You can't write your CV, expect to hand it into 100 different jobs and expect that to work. You might get lucky, but the reality is now that employers are more demanding. So, yes, 75% of your CV will stay the same, it'll be the education, work experience, your personal details. But the other 25%, which might be something like a personal profile, it might be a skills profile, it might be you changing, maybe, the subjects you've studied in school or what you learned within that, are the absolutely essential parts to making an effective CV. You need to speak to that employer and explain to them why you are ideal. And if you put a generic CV, it's very hard to do that. Take the time to understand what the employer needs, then take the time to understand how you meet those skills, and you'll be on to a winner."

CVs and applications: Top tips

Make sure your covering letter is short and snappy - they will be reading hundreds of them, so if something's not necessary, don't include it

A good cover letter will make the reader want to know more about you. It is, first and foremost, a good piece of writing that tells your story

Employers want someone who's different, with distinctive skills

But different doesn't always mean 'quirky'! Think of the industry you want to work in: if you're applying to work at a prestigious law firm, a pink CV might not go down well!

Generic CVs don't work: they need to be tailored to the job you're applying for

While 75% of your CV (such as your personal details, education and work experience) will remain the same, the other 25% (for example: a personal statement, a skills profile or the more granular details about what you studied for a certain subject) needs to be relevant to that job

Look at the job description and what the employer is looking for, and match that with your experience

Give concrete examples. It's easy to claim you've got excellent communication skills, but you need to back it up with evidence. Did you volunteer at a help line, or work in customer service? Or were you part of a debating team? Say it!

If you're applying for a place at uni, they will want to know: why should we choose you and why do you want to study this course?

If you're invited for an interview, your prospective tutors might ask you questions about books, films or anything else you may have mentioned in your personal statement - so don't lie, and do your research!

Of course, it goes without saying: spellcheck your application and make sure your grammar is impeccable.

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How do I write a great CV and covering letter?

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Writing a covering letter and CV is a real art. Here are our top tips on how to stand out when you apply for a job, apprenticeship or to get into university.

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Whether you're deciding what to study, planning your future career or just curious about the world of work, BBC Bitesize is fantastic resource to help with advice from experts and from young people who've found a path that suits them.

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Whether you're deciding what to study, taking your exams, planning a career, or just curious, we're here to explain the world of work, with advice from people who've found the right path for them.

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East Sussex College Taster Day Information

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East Sussex College Taster Day Information

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Q: How many subjects can I pick?

A: You can pick up to 4 subjects each day. Please note that some subjects will span across two sessions and will be highlighted on the booking form as 'DOUBLE' subjects.

Q: The subject I want isn't available.

A: Each of the courses has a set capacity and spaces are given on a first-come-first-served basis. It could be that the course you have chosen is full. If this is the case, please have a look to see if there are any other time slots available for your chosen course. Alternatively, you can make amends to your timetable up until Sunday 2nd June, so you can check back to see if a space has become available before this date.

Q: Why can I only pick one date/location?

A: Your school has chosen dates for you to attend our Taster Days. Please check with your school which dates/locations they have signed you up to attend. If you wish to come on a different day or campus, you will need to select 'Other' from the drop down schools list and your attendance will need to be agreed with your school.

Q: My school isn't listed/I am home-schooled.

A: If your school isn't listed or you are home-schooled, please select 'Other' on the school drop-down list. This will then show you dates where there is still capacity to attend. If you attend on a date your school hasn't agreed, your school will be contacted to agree to your absence.

Q: Why do I need to include a photo?

A: Photo is required for safeguarding purposes. With so many new faces during Taster Days, photo ID allows us to readily identify you if required. The photo you provide should be easily recognisable and will not be used for any purposes other than your security throughout the Taster Day.

Q: Can I attend more than one campus?

A: If your school has chosen to attend multiple campuses (Hastings, Eastbourne and/or Lewes), you will have the opportunity to come to each campus.

Q: Can I do the same subject at different campuses?

A: A lot of our courses are offered at multiple campuses and run similar activities during Taster Days. We would advise trying out different options where you are interested to prevent repeating activities.

Q: Can I change my timetable?

A: You can make amends to your timetable up until 10am on Monday 3rd June by signing into your account. After this date timetables will be fixed.

Q: What will the day involve?

A: Upon arrival, you'll register and proceed to your first taster session. This session will kick off with a warm welcome, followed by engaging activities. You'll participate in sessions 1, 2, and 3 before breaking for lunch. During the break, enjoy live music with food on offer from our refectories. After lunch, you'll attend your fourth session before concluding and heading home or back to school.

Q: What is the schedule for the day?

9.00 - 9.20 Registration

9.30 - 10.30 Welcome & Session 1

10.40 - 11.30 Session 2

11.40 - 12.30 Session 3

12.30 - 13.20 Lunch*

13.25 - 14.25 Session 4 & Evaluation

*Motor Vehicles in Hastings may take an earlier lunch period - TBC

Q: Do I need to bring a packed lunch?

A: You are welcome to bring a packed lunch with you on the day. Our refectories and coffee shops will be open if you would like to purchase food. Both cash and card are accepted at these outlets.

Q: Will I be allowed off campus?

A: You must remain on campus for the full Taster Day, between 9.00am - 2.25pm for safeguarding purposes. We have all the facilities you will need onsite.

Q: Will there be a representative from my school there?

A: Your school will decide whether they will be sending a representative and should let you know before the day. If there is not a representative from your school, there will be a helpdesk signposted on the day. If you need anything throughout the day, a member of East Sussex College staff will be available at the helpdesk to help.

Q: Do my parents need to attend?

A: Taster Days should be treated as a normal school day and parents do not need to be in attendance. If you are attending independently, your parents are welcome to drop you off and pick you up, but they will not be able to attend the Taster Day.

Q: Do I have to wear school uniform?

A: You do not have to wear school uniform for the Taster Days, but please make sure your outfit is suitable for a school environment. Specific requirements are necessary for the following courses:

Catering, Beauty and/or Hairdressing: long hair should be tied back

Uniformed Protective Services, Sport, Dance or Drama: Wear trainers and clothing suitable for sporting activities/that you can move freely in

All construction courses, engineering, motor vehicle: bring or wear sturdy footwear and clothes you do not mind getting dirty

Music in Lewes: please bring musical instruments with you, if appropriate

These requirements are for your own safety. If you do not dress appropriately, you may be asked to move to a different session.

Q: I would like to attend Newhaven?

A: Our Newhaven Marine Biology course will be taking place at our Lewes campus for the purposes of Taster Days. In the autumn term there will be an opportunity for you to visit our Newhaven campus as part of our Open Events.

Q: Why can't I see all the subjects listed in Hastings?

A: Due to multiple campuses in Hasting, students will be able to select either a Station Plaza campus day or an Ore Valley/ATC campus day.

When you select your first subject, the system will then display only those subjects on the relevant campus you can choose from to timetable your day. We will be running a minibus between Ore Valley and ATC to transport students between these sites.

You are welcome to attend multiple days in Hastings if needed, however you will need to approve this with your school.

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Q: How many subjects can I pick? A: You can pick up to 4 subjects each day. Please note that some subjects will span across two sessions and will be highlighted on the booking form as 'DOUBLE' subjects. Q: The subject I want isn't available.

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Thrilled to be awarded the Quality In Careers Standard for a fourth consecutive time! 

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Thrilled to be awarded the Quality In Careers Standard for a fourth consecutive time! 

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The Quality in Careers Standard is the national quality award for careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) and is awarded to schools and education providers who can demonstrate the importance they place on careers and how they support students to make decisions about their life after school.

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Work Experience Finding Your Own Placement

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Work Experience Finding Your Own Placement

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We are looking for businesses and employers to attend our Key Stage 3 Careers Fair. If you are interested in having a stall, please contact Mrs D Starkey on dstarkey@ryecollege.co.uk

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We are looking for employers who can help put Year 11 through their paces in a mock job interview. If you can help, please contact Mrs D Starkey on dstarkey@ryecollege.co.uk

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ASK Assessment Centre and Interview Tips

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ASK Assessment Centre and Interview Tips

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All the information and support you need to plan your future learning.

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Amazing Apprenticeships is a leading organisation in the education sector.

For over a decade we have been working to tackle misconceptions about apprenticeships and technical education, promote their benefits, and push the boundaries of what the sector can do.

Working with teachers, government and leading employers, we've already brought about a culture change in schools across England. And we're only just getting started. Explore some of the ways we can help you.

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Amazing Apprenticeships is a leading organisation in the education sector. For over a decade we have been working to tackle misconceptions about apprenticeships and technical education, promote their benefits, and push the boundaries of what the sector can do. Working with teachers, government and leading employers, we've already brought about a culture change in schools across England.

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Labour Market Information Bulletin September - October 2024

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Labour Market Information Bulletin September - October 2024

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Careers Programme info to go on website 2024

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Careers East Sussex Padlet - The 'go to' place for curriculum ideas and resources 

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Careers East Sussex Padlet - The 'go to' place for curriculum ideas and resources 

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Careers East Sussex Padlet

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The six learning areas

The CDI's Career Development Framework describes the six learning outcomes that career development programmes should focus on to ensure clients develop the career development skills that they need to have positive careers.

When developing programmes, careers teams should ask; how does it help clients grow throughout life, explore possibilities, manage their career, create opportunities, balance life and work and see the big picture. Each activity may develop a different skill, but programmes should ensure engagement with all of these learning areas.

" The Career Development Institute's Career Development Framework of learning outcomes provides a useful resource that can both underpin the PSHE curriculum and support Careers Leaders to map career development outcomes across the DfE 'Careers guidance and access for education and training providers' statutory guidance January 2023, p.29

Case studies

There are a number of case studies showcasing how schools and colleges have used the CDI Career Development Framework. These are valuable in helping other schools and colleges learn from others when implementing the Framework.

Ravens Wood School: virtual employability workshop

We are always keen to add to these case studies, so you have an excellent example of working to one of the learning outcomes, please complete one of the templates below and send to hq@thecdi.net:

Future development

We continue to promote the use of the Framework in schools, colleges and other contexts. While the CDI Career Development Framework has been designed for use by careers professionals working with all clients, we are exploring the development of resources to support using the Framework with

We also continue to develop resources and run regular webinars on using the Framework and continue to champion its use across all areas of career development.

If you have used or are looking to use the Framework and have feedback to help us continue to evolve the resources, we'd love to hear from you at [email address].

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Learning objectives

To distinguish different types of labour market information (LMI).

To consider why LMI is important for careers education and guidance.

To reflect upon skill shortages.

What is LMI?

There are different types of labour market information (LMI). For example:

'Hard LMI' typically refers to data gathered directly from the labour market and / or employer surveys on a geographic and / or sector basis to provide a statistical picture of current and likely future employment and skills trends.

'Soft LMI', in contrast, refers to information collected from a range of other, less official sources, like meetings or conversations with employers, or the experiences of particular jobs provided by people working in those jobs.

Labour market intelligence represents a further, important distinction. It refers to the interpretation of hard labour market data for different purposes and is what career practitioners and teachers find most useful for the career guidance process.

Video: What is LMI?

Watch this short video presentation (which explores different forms of labour market data)

Why is LMI important?

LMI is pivotal to effective careers practice because high quality, impartial, current, expert knowledge about the labour market distinguishes careers support from other types of helping.

A careers practitioner or teacher is likely to use LMI every time they interact with someone seeking help. Questions about course choice, self-employment, how much money could be earned in a particular job, where the local job vacancies can be found, what will the 'hot jobs' be when they leave education? None of these questions or issues could be addressed without LMI. LMI can help to demystify the world of work and can help individuals achieve their career goals.

In summary, LMI provides the knowledge and understanding of how the labour market functions and is crucial for making sense of changing economic circumstances. It can also help when thinking about what the future might hold, so can support career decision making.

Reflection and further reading

How do you make sense of labour market information?

What do your clients and / or students ask you about the labour market?

What type of LMI do you need and use the most?

From Data to Information: What LMI do career development practitioners need?, Canadian LMI Council, LMI Insights No. 20, 2019

In Conversation with Students: The Information They Want on Wages, Canadian LMI Council, LMI Insights No. 21, 2019

Go to the next unit: Who uses LMI and what for?

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What is LMI and why is it important? - LMI For All

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A guide for families to support SEND students transitioning to Post-16 education and beyond

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A guide for families to support SEND students transitioning to Post-16 education and beyond

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