LMI is the data about jobs that can be used tosupport career decision making, leading to

informed, appropriate and achievable careerchoices. It helps individuals determine whichoccupations suit their aptitudes and interests,

where the jobs are, and which occupationshave the best prospects.

WHAT DOES LMI COVER?• Options with your subjects/qualifications• Where vacancies are advertised• Skills and entry requirements• Occupational areas• Employment trends• Industries within Northern Ireland• Opportunities for flexible working• How easy/difficult it is to enter an occupation• Vacancies that employers find hard to fill

WHAT ARE THE FUTURE JOBE OPPORTUNITIES IN N. IRELAND

The need to use LMI is extremely important,particularly in light of the current economicsituation. Northern Ireland is expected to show signs of recovery in 2010, but competition for jobs and places in further and higher education will increase dramatically.

What you need!

Participation in enrichment activities(community link projects, sport, drama, etc) is increasingly important to gain access to further and higher education as well as employment.

Where will the jobs be?

There will be job opportunities across alloccupational areas in Northern Ireland but moreare expected in occupations relating to: traveland tourism, food and drink, creative industriesand those related to Science, Technology,Engineering and Maths (STEM).

What do STEM related areas include?

• Environmental engineering• Agri-food• Computer science• Renewable energy• Advanced engineering• Biomedical science

There will be a greater emphasis on sector specific skills and qualifications. These will be needed by the high tech exporting companies which are important for the future growth of the Northern Ireland economy.

Find out more about LMI

LMI is available from many sources but to makeit easier to locate it, go towww.careersserviceni.com where you will find theinformation you need to plan your career.

Much of the information has been supplied byNorthern Ireland’s 25 Sector Skills Councils(SSCs). They represent over 90% of theindustries within Northern Ireland and provideinformation on jobs, skills, employment trendsand much more.

USEFUL LINKS:

Careers Service NI – provides an impartial all-age careers information, advice andguidance servicewww.careersserviceni.com

Stemnet – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Network. Provides resourcesfor students, teachers and professionals.www.stemnet.org.uk

Bring It On – a resource aimed at attracting 14-19 year olds in Northern Ireland towardsa career in IT.www.bringitonni.info

Future Morph – designed to show you some of the amazing and unexpected careers thatstudying science, technology, engineering and maths can lead to.www.futuremorph.org