Meeting the needs of the moment: local labour market information – how to find out what is happening and profile projections for the near time

This course is aimed at enabling those providing statistical support to local partners to identify and use data on the month-by-month course of the recession in local areas, and trends over the shorter term

Starts on	11/06/2009
Location	London

The course covers the identification of seasonal patterns in indicators such as new Jobseeker’s Allowance claims and leavers, as well as totals, and Jobcentre Plus vacancies. This enables the profiling of monthly inflows and outflows and therefore the early identification of negative or positive variances.The course will introduce the use of statistical software such as R as well as the use of spreadsheets.

Who the course is aimed at

Those involved with statistical support to Local Strategic Partnerships and Employment and Skills Boards in local authorities and similar roles in Jobcentre Plus and providers, and other local partners

Places and Dates

11 June 2009 – London

10 November 2009 - London

Tutor

Paul Bivand, Centre for Economic & Social Inclusion

Price

Private sector£245

Public sector and academic institutions£195

Charity, voluntary sector and not-for-profit£145

Thank you.