Labour market information for adult learners

Labour market information can help you make informed choices about your future. Discover which jobs are growing in demand in your area and the skills employers are looking for.

Explore career options in Nottinghamshire, understand local employment trends and find learning opportunities that can support your next career move.

Skills and employment trends in Ashfield

Jobs in Demand Skills employers want
Manufacturing Time keeping
Construction Communication
Care work Teamwork
Driving and logistics Customer service
Hospitality

Skills and employment trends in Bassetlaw

Jobs in demand Skills employers want
Engineering and manufacturing Technical skills
Health and care Problem solving
Warehousing and logistics Digital and IT skills
Construction Health and safety awareness
Green energy jobs

Skills and employment trends in Broxtowe

Jobs in demand Skills employers want
Science and technology Digital skills
Construction Communication
Manufacturing Teamwork
Health and care Adaptability
Education

Skills and employment trends in Gedling

Jobs in demand Skills employers want
Health and care Organisation
Retail and customer service Communication
Education Teamwork
Construction Digital skills
Administration

Skills and employment trends in Mansfield

Jobs in demand Skills employers want
Warehousing and logistics Reliability
Construction Practical skills
Health and care Teamwork
Manufacturing Basic IT skills
Retail

Skills and employment trends in Newark and Sherwood

Jobs in demand Skills employers want
Tourism and hospitality Communication
Health and care Customer service
Construction Teamwork
Agriculture and outdoor work Practical skills
Retail

Skills and employment trends in Rushcliffe

Jobs in demand Skills employers want
Health and care Communication
Office and business work Teamwork
Education Digital skills
Construction Customer service
Retail and customer service

Skills employers want everywhere

Most employers look for:

  • Good communication
  • Teamwork
  • Reliability
  • Problem solving
  • IT and digital skills
  • Willingness to learn

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