Labour Market Information (LMI) helps students and parents understand the current job market and future employment trends. It includes key data such as average salaries, employment rates, required qualifications, and industries that are growing or declining. Using this information can support young people in making informed choices about their education, training, and career paths.
The resources on this page can help spark valuable conversations at home about careers, and guide students as they plan for the future.
This tool allows you to compare different jobs — including pay, working hours, and predicted demand — in a simple and visual way.
Skills Connect is an online platform designed to help young people in the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) area - including Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset - explore career options, training opportunities, and local job trends. The site provides clear, up-to-date local Labour Market Information (LMI), such as typical salaries, required skills, job availability, and future growth sectors across various industries.
Unifrog is a comprehensive careers platform that provides students with access to up-to-date Labour Market Information. Through Unifrog, students can explore details about different careers, including typical salaries, job demand, and the skills required at a national and local level.
All students at BFS have their own Unifrog account and login, allowing them to access these valuable resources anytime.
To learn more about Unifrog and how it supports career planning, click here.
