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Labour Market Information (LMI) & Growth Sectors – Careers & Work Readiness Unit

Labour Market Information (LMI) & Growth Sectors – Careers & Work Readiness Unit Perfect for Grades 8–11, this engaging careers unit helps students explore high-growth job sectors, labor market trends, and future opportunities in emerging industries. It’s ideal for career awareness, personal development, or workforce readiness programs. ✅ What’s Included: 7 Editable Lesson PowerPoints 7 Homework Ideas 7 Confidence Checker Assessments Built-in video links, interactive tasks, reflection activities, and career pathways exploration Teacher Notes included Fully aligned with Gatsby Benchmarks & career education frameworks 🌟 Why Teach Labour Market Information (LMI)? Understanding LMI helps students: ✔ Make informed career choices ✔ Discover which industries are growing ✔ Reflect on their transferable skills ✔ Identify routes into high-demand fields This unit introduces students to real-world growth sectors and the skills needed to succeed in an evolving job market. 📘 Lesson Topics: Exploring Careers in Tech & Digital Exploring Jobs in Logistics & Distribution Jobs in Clean Growth & Renewable Energy Careers in Life Sciences & Biomedical Fields Job Market Hotspots Across the U.K. (Adaptable for U.S. markets) Developing a Positive Work Ethic What Is LMI & Why It Matters 🎯 Learning Objectives Include: Understand the value of Labour Market Information (LMI) Explore pathways into digital, logistics, clean energy, and life science careers Identify growing job sectors and future-proof skills Reflect on personal strengths and align them to in-demand industries Build awareness of soft skills like reliability, autonomy, and integrity Develop strategies for cultivating a strong work ethic 🔑 Key Vocabulary: AI, UX Design, Digital Ethics, Supply Chain, Net Zero, Green Jobs, Photovoltaics, Genomics, Reliability, Autonomy, SEO, GDPR 📌 Great For: Career Exploration Units Personal Development & Advisory Lessons SEL & Work Readiness Programs PSHE / Life Skills Curriculum National Careers Week / Future Planning Days **We sell Complete Careers Units - Take a look at some of them here:** ⇨ [CAREERS KS3 UNIT](/teaching-resource/ks3-careers-unit-gatsby-benchmark-standards-12220690) ⇨ [Careers, Employability Skills + Enterprise Unit ](/teaching-resource/year-11-careers-unit-12168193) ⇨ [Careers and Gatsby Benchmarks Quizzes ](/teaching-resource/careers-and-gatsby-benchmark-12148009) ⇨ [Post 16 Options and Careers Lesson](/teaching-resource/post-16-options-careers-12167356) ⇨ [Careers and Employment Activities and Cardsorts ](/teaching-resource/careers-and-employment-12110887) ⇨ [Skills and Qualities Careers Quiz ](/teaching-resource/skills-and-qualities-careers-quiz-12148001) ⇨ [Careers - Writing a Personal Statement](/teaching-resource/careers-personal-statements-12168159) ⇨ [Careers - Student Workbook](/teaching-resource/careers-work-book-gatsby-benchmarks-12167891) ⇨ [Careers - Interview Preparation Lesson ](/teaching-resource/interview-preparation-careers-12168169) Be Ofsted and DfE PSHE ready with our resources! Product Code: C8/CCB/