WRL Lesson Plans / KS4 - Local Labour Market - 4 lessons / Local Labour Market Lesson Plan 1 - What is a Local Labour Market?

Connect the Learning

Link this lesson plan to any previous learning in careers or work-related learning relating to job opportunities in your local area.

The Big Picture

In order to research their career options properly, students need to have an understanding of what a local labour market is, why it is useful to access information relating to the local labour market and where they can access such information.

The Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to explain what is meant by the term “local labour market” and understand why it is relevant to them.

Introduction

Break down the phrase “local labour market” into its three component parts. Ask the class in turn to define what we mean by “local”, “labour” and “market”. Summarise outcome of discussion. One important thing that needs to come out of this discussion is that a “labour market” means that there are some people looking for work, and some people looking for people to work for them. There is an element of supply and demand.