What is the best way to give labour market information? Challenges & possible solutions.

Labour market information (LMI) is a core component of career interventions. It distinguishes the work of career professionals from other kinds of helping. Yet, in current turbulent labour markets, career professionals often find it challenging to keep their knowledge current and mediate it effectively to different client audiences. Referring clients to LMI online is unlikely to maximize positive outcomes because expert mediation by professionals of its meaning for clients’ particular context is frequently necessary. This seminar will examine the nature of LMI and LMI systems and will highlight developments and innovations in LMI systems. It will identify barriers that hinder its effective use in practice and consider emergent debates and tensions. Suggestions for practice are also offered.

By the end of the seminar, participants will be able to:

• Understand different definitions of LMI for practice. 

• Identify the structure and function of LMI systems

• Explain the potential role of theory for this aspect of practice.

• Recognise key ethical considerations.

• Describe quality criteria for LMI. 

• Articulate benefits of using high-quality LMI in career guidance. 

CICA Competencies - Labour market information, Digital Literacy, Emerging Technologies, and Information Management

Speakers

Jenny Bimrose

Emeritus Professor, University of Warwick, England, Jenny Bimrose has extensive experience of research and consultancy in the UK and Internationally. She was a career practitioner, then educated career practitioners, before taking up research at Warwick University. She has been a member of the editorial boards for the Journal of Vocational Behavior, the International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance and the British Journal for Guidance & Counselling. She is currently a member of the European Society for Vocational Designing and Career Counseling.  

Sally-Anne Barnes

Dr Sally-Anne Barnes is Associate Professor in Human Resource Management and Deputy Dean of Accreditation at the University of Leicester School of Business. With over two decades of experience in higher education, Sally-Anne has designed and delivered face-to-face and online learning for students, career development professionals, employment service providers and local governments. Her international research projects have investigated the transformation of careers and the labour market, as well as how individuals engage with career development, lifelong guidance across the life course, navigate the labour market, and the narratives surrounding these transitions and decisions.

A recording of the webinar will be made available to all registered attendees. If you’re unable to join the live session, you’ll receive access to the recording after the event for up to 14 days to watch at your convenience.