Labour Market Information

Labour Market Information helps you to understand:

• where the jobs are locally;
• how many jobs there are;
• which jobs are increasing and which are declining;
• which skills will be needed in the future.

Job Sector guides

View these information sheets for information about jobs in different sectors.

Business
Call Centre
Construction
Creative Media
Engineering
Food and Drink
Health and Care
Hospitality
Logistics
Public Sectors
Retail

Stop! Think

• Start thinking about the different job areas you would like to work in and
the progression routes you can take.
• Explore all your options such as staying on at school/college, work based
learning or getting a job.
• Try to find a job with learning attached.
• Be prepared to travel to work as this will create more job opportunities.

Staying on in education or training will help you get your dream job with
a good salary attached, as well as learning new skills along the way.

Learning is for everyone and will help improve your job opportunities.

Remember, not everyone gets their preferred first choice. For example every
year many young people apply for construction but often there are not enough
employers who can offer the required on-the-job training. Make sure you have
a back up plan! Don’t let these opportunities pass you by, act now!
This information pack will raise your awareness about these industries and the
range of jobs within each of them, helping you to make the right career choice
when leaving school.

My Action Plan...

• When you think about what you want to do in the future, consider what you
are good at and what you enjoy.
• Read the information sheets.
• Show your parents/carers the information.
• Do your own research.
• Use the Careers Library in school to find out more information.
• Visit Kudos/KeyClips to find out more information about the jobs available.
• Talk to your teachers to find out more about the courses you can study in school.
• Start to think about work experience and your options.
• Speak to your Personal Adviser in school or at your local Connexions Centre.
in Barnsley

Did You Know?

• Barnsley has excellent access to both the motorway and rail.
Travel to work areas are Leeds, Sheffield, Doncaster, Rotherham and Wakefield.
These are all within an hour travelling time. London is only 90 minutes away.
• Barnsley has its own University Centre which is part of the University of Huddersfield.
• Digital and media based companies are amongst others choosing Barnsley as their
preferred business location.

The Changing World of Work

• There are no longer ‘jobs for the boys’ or ‘jobs for the girls’. Girls can
and do become engineers, plumbers or LGV drivers. Boys can and do
become nurses, care workers or clerical assistants.
• Employers and training providers continue to actively promote all jobs
to both girls and boys so don’t be put off!
• 75% of jobs now require some form of qualifications.
• By 2010, almost 40% of the UK workforce will be 45+.
• By 2025, only 50% of jobs will be in full-time employment.

This page was last updated on the 15th of November 2007 and is scheduled for review on or before the 15th of November 2008