Lynn Hogan Gillespie, BEd/ MEd, recently retired as Director of Career Pathways with the NS Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. Lynn has actively served on many cross government, post-secondary and industry committees to address preparing students for education, training and the workforce. As Director, she had responsibility for integrating career education in curriculum for Grades 4-12 as well as for the development and implementation of career based curriculum. Through her work in education as a classroom teacher, school board consultant and director, she has remained steadfast in her commitment to inspiring students to strive for excellence by strengthening their skills across curriculum, at home and in the community to identify and pursue their goals. She continues to work closely with colleagues in Atlantic Canada through her work with CAMET to ensure LMI resources and tools are available for students, families, educators and career advisors.
When the phrase labour market information (LMI) comes up in discussions about planning for careers, it can sometimes create confusion and a sense of anxiety. To many, it may sound...
