Welcome to Norfolk Work & Skills

The following pages are packed full of useful information and advice to help you prepare for the world of work and plan your future career. Read about the key sectors in Norfolk and the types of jobs available now and into the future, get advice on your learning and training options, and learn more about the skills and qualities employers are looking for. With some exciting decisions ahead of you, knowing your options will help you to make the right decision for you and your future.

What is the ‘labour market’?

Do you wonder what work will be like as you get older and the types of jobs on offer? Researching the labour market can help you to plan your future career. When people use the term ‘labour market’ they’re usually talking about job opportunities and the people available for work. Labour Market Information (LMI) can tell you the number of people working in different jobs, how much they earn, what’s likely to happen to those jobs over the next few years, and more. You’ll find lots of useful LMI throughout this section.

In Norfolk, we can expect these sectors to grow:

Health and social care
Low carbon
Catering, hospitality and tourism
Information and communication technologies
Financial and business services
Digital creative

The Norfolk labour market

The sectors which employ the most people in Norfolk are: health and care, financial and business services, retail, catering, hospitality and tourism, manufacturing, and education.