Labour Market Information (LMI) helps students and families understand the world of work including which jobs are growing, what skills employers are looking for, and how opportunities can vary locally and nationally. Using LMI supports informed decision-making and helps young people make realistic, aspirational choices about their futures.

At St Mark’s, we use up-to-date labour market information to support careers education, options guidance and post-16 and post-18 planning.

 

Local Labour Market Information – Hounslow & West London

West London Careers Hub – Hounslow LMI - Provides clear and accessible information about local job sectors, growth industries, employer demand and future skills needs within Hounslow and the wider West London area.

 

National Labour Market Information

National Careers Service - National and regional data on job roles, salaries, qualifications and future demand across the UK.

Careerpilot – Explore Careers - A student- and parent-friendly tool showing where jobs are growing and what qualifications are needed.

 

How Parents and Carers Can Use LMI

• Support conversations about GCSE, post-16 and post-18 choices.
• Encourage exploration of a wide range of career pathways, including apprenticeships and technical routes.
• Help young people understand how interests, strengths and local opportunities can connect.
• Promote realistic ambition while keeping future options open.

By using labour market information alongside personal interests, values and talents, students are better equipped to make choices that support both fulfilment and future employability.