Day 1: Introduction to Labour Market Research

• Understand the scope and significance of labour market research
• Explore the role of labour market information (LMI) in policy and planning
• Identify key concepts: employment, unemployment, participation rates, and skills gaps
• Review sources of labour market data (national, international, and sector-specific)
• Understand how economic, social, and demographic factors influence labour markets

Day 2: Data Collection Methods and Sources

• Learn the difference between quantitative and qualitative labour research
• Explore primary data collection methods (e.g. surveys, interviews, focus groups)
• Use secondary data sources: government statistics, databases, and reports
• Assess data reliability, validity, and ethical considerations
• Build a data collection plan tailored to labour market research goals

Day 3: Labour Market Analysis Techniques

• Analyse employment trends, sectoral shifts, and occupational demand
• Interpret labour supply and workforce demographics
• Conduct basic forecasting and skills gap analysis
• Use labour market dashboards and visualisation tools
• Translate data into meaningful insights for different audiences

Day 4: Applying Research to Policy and Workforce Planning

• Use research findings to support strategic workforce development
• Align labour market trends with education, training, and employment initiatives
• Support policymaking and programme design with evidence-based insights
• Analyse case studies of successful labour market interventions
• Develop recommendations for employers, educators, or policymakers

Day 5: Presenting Findings and Developing Action Plans

• Structure and present labour market research reports clearly and effectively
• Communicate complex data to non-technical stakeholders
• Use charts, graphs, and summaries to highlight key findings
• Build stakeholder engagement around research outcomes
• Create an individual action plan to apply labour market research skills in your role