This project was undertaken for UKCES to advise on the feasibility of developing a careers database of robust LMI, which can be opened up for multiple interfaces for a range of users. The immediate aim was to develop a prototype database of careers LMI that could be used to test the feasibility of development of the longer term aim of providing a single access point for multiple sources of LMI.

Objectives linked to the immediate aim were:

• To work in partnership with experts in a range of careers LMI databases to explore the feasibility of linking these sources together in one portal;
• To develop a technological prototype to support the linkage of these databases so that they can be automatically updated as the data sources are updated;
• To advise on the feasibility of developing a single, comprehensive careers portal of accessible, robust LMI, which can be opened up for multiple interfaces for a range of users;
• To consider how different career LMI databases could augment existing careers information by allowing individuals to access LMI directly in a way that supports them in their career and labour market transitions;
• To set up a data exploration day that will rigorously test the prototype database, its data, its accessibility and overall robustness to enable the development of different types of interface for multiple users.

Output:

Bimrose, J., Wilson, R., Elias, P., Barnes, S-A., Millar, P., Attwell, G., Elferink, R., Rustemeier, P., Beaven, R., Hay, G. and Dickerson, A. (2012). ''LMI for All' Career Database Project - Processes Adapted and Lesson Learned. London: UK Commission for Employment and Skills. [Summary available to download]

UKCES project page on the LMI for All initiative.

Project Team:

Jenny Bimrose (Principal Investigator)
Rob Wilson 
Sally-Anne Barnes
Peter Elias

Technical team: 

Pontydysgu
Raycom

Project Duration:

February - May 2012

Project Sponsor: