Bringing together useful information and resources to support Next Step advisers
These assessments, produced by New Economy in partnership with the ten local authorities of Greater Manchester, provide an overview of labour market information together with a range of data about economic indicators for each local authority area.
New Economy is the body that promotes economic growth and prosperity in Greater Manchester. Their website gives access to economic intelligence, providing data about employment within the main sectors together with forecasts for future economic trends.
NGRF (National Guidance Resources Forum)
The National Guidance Research Forum website takes a broad look at using LMI in guidance practice, includes an LMI learning module, and hosts sector data based on the research done by the Sector Skills Councils.
Office for National Statistics
The ONS is a service provided by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) giving access to labour market statistics. You can view the labour market profile for an area including data on population, employment, qualifications, earnings, etc.
Rochdale MBC Economic Development
Economic Development Strategy
Sector Skills Councils (SSC) produce intelligence on jobs, skills and employment trends. On this site you’ll find a separate section for each SSC, explaining which area of industry/service they cover, what careers resources they offer and who to contact.
The Alliance of Sector Skills Councils
The Alliance is the collective voice of Sector Skills Councils - the employer-driven organisations that ensure the UK has the skills it needs now and in the future.