Labour Market Information (LMI)

What is Labour Market Information?

Labour Market Information (LMI) is information about the world of work. It helps students, parents and carers understand jobs, skills, qualifications, pay and labour market trends so they can make informed decisions about future learning and career pathways.

Linking Labour Market Information to the Gatsby Benchmarks

Careers education at Mill House School is informed by the Gatsby Benchmarks for Good Career Guidance, the national framework used by schools and colleges across England.
Labour Market Information is particularly linked to the following Gatsby Benchmarks:

•  Benchmark 1 – A Stable Careers Programme
  Labour Market Information informs our whole-school careers programme so that it reflects current and future employment opportunities.
• Benchmark 2 – Learning from Career and Labour Market Information
  Students and parents have access to accurate, up-to-date information about local, regional and national labour market opportunities, growth sectors, skills shortages and pay.
• Benchmark 4 – Linking Curriculum Learning to Careers
  Subject teaching is supported by Labour Market Information so students understand how their learning links to future jobs and employment sectors.
• Benchmark 7 – Encounters with Further and Higher Education

Labour Market Information helps students understand post-16 and post-18 pathways, including apprenticeships, technical qualifications and university routes.
Using Labour Market Information supports our commitment to preparing students for positive destinations and aligns with statutory careers guidance expectations.

Further Information and Resources

For further information about careers guidance and labour market trends, families may find the following resources helpful:

Gatsby Benchmarks 
National Careers Service 
Careers & Enterprise Company
Economy and employment – Coventry City Council
Economic analysis and research: Regular publications – Warwickshire County Council
Coventry & Warwickshire Business Intelligence
Coventry-Careers-Hub-Parent-and-Student-LMI-Guide-1.pdf
Careers guidance at InspirED Pathways – Coventry City Council

 

This page will be reviewed annually to ensure labour market information remains current and continues to support high-quality careers education for all students.

What is Labour Market Information?

Labour Market Information (LMI) is information about the world of work. It helps students, parents and carers understand:

• What different jobs involve
• The skills and qualifications needed for different careers
• Typical salaries and working patterns
• Which industries are growing, stable or declining

LMI uses national data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) alongside regional information from organisations such as the West Midlands Combined Authority and Coventry & Warwickshire Careers Hub.

Having access to accurate and up‑to‑date LMI helps young people make informed decisions about their education, training and future careers.

Why is Labour Market Information important?

Using Labour Market Information helps students to:

• Make informed subject and post‑16 choices
• Understand how learning in school links to real jobs
• Explore a wide range of career pathways, including apprenticeships and vocational routes
• Develop skills that employers value
• Be better prepared for the changing world of work

Parents and carers play an important role in career decision‑making, and we encourage families to explore LMI together at home.

Local Labour Market Information
Coventry & Warwickshire (latest available data: 2025)

The information below reflects the most recent labour market data for Coventry and Warwickshire.

Employment

• Employment rate (ages 16–64): approximately 73–75%, slightly below the UK average but improving year on year
• Unemployment rate: around 5–6%, higher in some areas of Coventry compared to the national average of about 4%

Pay and Earnings

• Average full‑time salary in Coventry: around £46,000
• Median salary: approximately £41,000, close to the UK median
• Earnings are higher in parts of Warwickshire such as Stratford‑upon‑Avon and Rugby

Self‑Employment

Around 1 in 10 workers (10%) in the region are self‑employed, showing strong opportunities in areas such as construction, creative industries, logistics and professional services.

Qualifications

• A significant proportion of adults hold at least a Level 2 qualification (GCSEs or equivalent)
• Demand is growing for technical and higher‑level skills (Level 3 and above), especially in engineering, health, digital and skilled trades

Key Employment Sectors in the Local Area

Sectors with the most jobs

• Wholesale and Retail
• Manufacturing (including advanced and automotive manufacturing)
• Health and Social Care
• Education
• Business Administration and Support Services

Smaller employment sectors

• Arts, Culture and Entertainment
• Real Estate
• Utilities and Energy
• Mining and Quarrying

Growing sectors and future opportunities

Current regional intelligence highlights growth in:

• Automotive and electric vehicle technologies
• Health and social care
• Transport, logistics and storage
• Digital, data and cyber roles
• Customer service and business support

These sectors are expected to offer strong employment opportunities for young people in the coming years.

Using Labour Market Information at Mill House School

At Mill House School, we use Labour Market Information to support high‑quality careers education and guidance. Students are encouraged to:

• Research careers linked to their interests and strengths
• Understand different education and training pathways
• Explore apprenticeships, T Levels and vocational qualifications alongside academic routes
• Prepare for future learning and employment with confidence

This supports our commitment to helping every student make informed, ambitious and realistic plans for their future.

Useful Careers and LMI Resources

• Youth Employment UK – What is LMI?
• National Careers Service
• Prospects and iCould
• Coventry & Warwickshire Careers Hub resources
• West Midlands Combined Authority employment and skills reports

Keeping this page up to date

Labour market information changes regularly. This page will be reviewed and updated annually to ensure it reflects the latest national and regional data and continues to support students and families effectively.