Planning activities using LMI
Understand Scottish and local Labour Market Information as part of my planning - for curriculum, partnership activity and work with employers
Here are some examples of how professionals and influencers have used Labour Market Information (LMI) in education
Building our understanding of the experience and perspective of young people, and of their parents & carers, helps us appreciate how they perceive the labour market so we can factor this into planning and LMI activities.
Pupil pathways into construction
City of Edinburgh Council have worked in partnership with industry help to fill the skills gap and develop pathways for young people in the construction industry while achieving a level 5 qualification. This video highlights how we are building a workforce for Edinburghs future through focussing on developing skills in stonecarving and roofing which will be crucial in Edinburgh due to the structure of their buildings.
We have focussed on how to make the curriculum engaging for all and encourage young people to stay on at school. By working with industry partners, the young people get an experience of trying what different areas of work would involve before selecting this as their chosen destination. We have worked in partnership with the community benefits team at the council to help make these courses sustainable and fund materials and equipment.
Clydebank High - LMI in curriculum design
John Hand, Depute Head, said
“Staff now have a better understanding of how the curriculum must relate to the jobs and skills that the young people will be undertaking after their school career. This has brought real benefits to the school”
In this video, Depute Head John Hand, talks through practical examples of how the school used Labour Market Information to better connect their curriculum to labour market opportunities/pathways.
Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) in New College Lanarkshire
Understand how DYW and the college work with employers and partners to understand skills requirements and provide learning opportunities to meet these.
Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) in Lanarkshire and East Dunbartonshire
Rose Coyle from DYW Lanarkshire and East Dunbartonshire talks about how DYW is supporting young people, schools and employers to prepare young people for the world of work.
For more insight into your Regional and Local Authority labour market data use the links below.
SDS Regional Skills Assessment & Summary Infographics
Regional labour market reports with introductory webinars, plus RSA Summary Infographics for Local Authorities
Opens in a new window Regional Skills AssessmentsSDS Sectoral Skills Assessments
Labour market intelligence reports with an overview of different sectors that are important in Scotland, with introductory webinars.
Opens in a new window Sectoral Skills AssessmentsContact the Education Team
Contact the Education team to discuss your requirements and how we can support you in your ambitions around career education.
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