Local Labour Market Information (LMI)
The need for LMI:
- Knowledge and understanding of how the labour market functions is at the centre of career practice
- Crucial for making sense of changing economic circumstances
The importance of LMI in Practice
- Careers education, information, advice and guidance need to reflect the changing labour market
- Helps people navigate an increasingly complex labour market and make sense of the maze of opportunities
- Contributes to an informed careers decision
The Lancashire Skills & Employment Hub have developed and created a range of evidence based reports and resources. The links to these can be found here:
Labour Market Information by Travel to Work Area:
| Travel to Work Area | LMI | Factsheets |
|---|---|---|
| Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre | Lancashire Skills Hub Report | Lancashire Skills Hub Report |
| Preston, Chorley & South Ribble | Lancashire Skills Hub Report | Lancashire Skills Hub Report |
| Lancaster & Morecambe | Lancashire Skills Hub Report | Lancashire Skills Hub Report |
Priority Sector Studies & Factsheets
The following sectors have been identified in Lancashire due their high replacement demand and significant growth potential:
| Area | Sector Studies | LMI Fact Sheets |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Manufacturing | Lancashire LEP | Lancashire Skills Hub |
| Creative & Digital | Lancashire Skills Hub | Lancashire Skills Hub |
| Energy & Environmental Technologies | Lancashire Skills Hub | Lancashire Skills Hub |
| Health & Social Care | Lancashire LEP | Lancashire Skills Hub |
| Finance & Professional Services | Lancashire LEP | Lancashire Skills Hub |
| Visitor Economy | Lancashire LEP | Lancashire Skills Hub |
| Construction | Lancashire Skills Hub | Lancashire Skills Hub |