LMI-Learning - Labour Market Information - Online Learning Modules - NGRF

Here at the University of Paisley we have a module in Labour Market Studies which incorporates the QCG students' research project. Here they focus on an aspect of the labour market and undertake research into trends in that particular industry eg the shortage of young people entering training in the bakery industry, is the guidance profession representative of the community it serves or gender discrimination in construction. They are expected to undertake visits to the industry, conduct structured interviews with staff and make full use of web-based resources (thatkfully we now have the NGRF and the Scottish LMI unit at www.futureskillsscotland.org.uk). Good use of up to date LMI by the experienced careers practitioner is what surely distinguishes us from those other 'experts': the person in the street or the bloke in the pub!! Graham Allan University of Paisley