WE&LB LMI Presentation NameMartin McLaughlin 08/10/2010.

WE&LBLMI PresentationName Martin McLaughlin08/10/2010

Issues to be addressed

Why LMI is important Underpinning considerations LMI How to use LMI and the Industry Factsheets The way forward

When making career choices

“In the current economic climate, it is more important than ever that young people make their career choices wisely. While it’s important to study a subject that you enjoy, it’s also prudent to have one eye to the career opportunities which lie ahead”

Sir Reg Empey

LMI – The big issue

What do clients want to know?

What we would like them to know

“Mission is to develop effective career decision

makers leading to increased and appropriate participation in education, employment and training”

Careers Service NI

“Mission is to develop effective career decision

makers leading to increased and appropriate participation in education, employment and training”

Careers Service NI

Information can…

Information can…

Entitlement Framework

Greater ChoiceWith access to a wider choice of courses at both Key Stage 4 and post-16, it is vital that young people and their parents are provided with high quality CEIAG to inform their decisions.

Add in the extensive range of FE courses and the options now become very considerable.

Information Skills

Using LMI Look at

1 How to choose your GCSE’s / ‘A’ Levels / Degree

2 How to research a job

Overview document explained

How to choose your GCSE’s / ‘A’ Levels / Degree

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How to research a job

TaskStudent wants to be a Marine Biologist – What do they

need to know?

What is it?What are the entry requirements?How much do you earn?Where will I work?Where can I study?What are the work conditions like?etc

Factsheets group work task

1 Look at the Factsheet you have been given

2 You have been issued with pictures of jobs. Use the factsheet to determine if the job is on the up or on the down.

3 What interesting facts can you find out about the industry?

Other LMI

Where next?Review LMI and Factsheets

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RememberLMI is about: Education Motivation Informed Appropriate Achievable Investment in time and money Overall good

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