There are a number of sites which show you Labour Market Information (LMI). LMI tells you what different types of jobs are planning to increase in a particular sector, stay about the same or if there won’t be as many jobs in the future.
LMI can help you make choices about your education and career choices so you are ready for a diverse and ever changing labour market.
Manchester Airport are launching a careers advice web site on the 1st April 2009 which will be available free at www.magworld.co.uk/education
The site will contain real life case studies from a range of jobs such as the Airport Managing Director, pilots, air traffic control, administration and fire fighting; with hints and tips of how to get into the industry and what you need to do to develop your career.
Confused about what qualifications are available, at what level etc. then check out this qualifications list.(doc)
Skills Northwest invite all 14 - 19 year olds, their parents, carers, families and teachers to visit the largest skills and careers event for the North West.
To pre-register and for much more information visit www.skillsnw.co.uk
There are some very good resons why you should visit Skills Northwest, below are just a few of them
It can be difficult to decide what you want to do after leaving school, it can seem that what you decide now will carve in stone your future jobs, it may be useful to watch the following presentation which shows that a range of skills and being adaptable and a problem solver will help you in the future.
Watch the slideshow (select open after clicking on the link)
ask what if is a website for people interested in careers that have a positive impact on other people's lives and the community they live in.
This is a place to ask questions and find answers or watch video diaries and read about other people's stories and experience.
eClips offer online careers information. They have information about what qualifications, experience or interests you will need for a whole range of jobs. Follow the links below to find out more.
In many other sectors, young people are able to start apprenticeships by studying full-time at a college; this is generally not the case in the fashion and textiles sector.
Apprenticeship qualifications are designed for people who are already in work in the sector, but who want to work towards a nationally-recognised qualification that will show that they can demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.
The usual entry requirement for young people wanting to take an apprenticeship is four GCSEs at grades A-C, but some training providers will often make an exception for a learner who shows particular vocational ability or commitment.
More on "Apprenticeships in the Fashion and Textile Industry"
If hi-tech engineering, hand-craft stitching or graphic design interests you then you could enjoy a career in the fast paced clothing, footwear and textiles-related sector.
The industry is booming but competition for jobs is still very high, the links below should help you investigate the different training and careers available.
At the College's Music Base campus, courses run are for Performing Musicians, Vocal Artists and Music Producers.
You can see what current students think about the courses at Music Base by watching Trafford College's video below.
