Employability and careers

Labour Market Information

Understanding the local labour market information

Being able to Understand the local labour market information helps students and families to see the overall status of the job market, developing an understanding of occupational sectors in both growth and decline in the local area.

Below, there is lots of information showing you:

Current employment statistics
The biggest employers in the local area
Projected growth trends of certain sectors
Average salaries for different jobs
Apprenticeship information
Qualification information

Careerometer – LMI For All

You can also find information broken down by job sector, so you can find out what best suits you.

Further Education

Below are some of our local Further Education Providers that might interest you. We work closely with all of them to ensure our students make the right decisions for their next steps. We regularly have representatives from these providers into school to do drop in sessions, assemblies and events, but you can find out more information from them directly:

Higher Education

There are lots of options if you wish to pursue Higher Education.

Not sure where to start? Check out the links below. They can help you discover a whole range of courses, entry level requirements, open day information and much more.

For general information

For open day information

For application and course specific information

Alternative Post-16 Options

Not keen on going to college or university? Have a different career in mind? We work closely with many of the below employers and providers who offer a fantastic range of opportunities for school leavers: from apprenticeships to internships, part time work alongside study and the option to earn as you go.

Click through the links to explore these options. If you need more information, please visit the Careers Office.