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Since it began in February 2010, the Observatory has been carrying out research and analysis projects with a specific London focus.
Our analysis tackles key issues affecting Londoner's today and builds a comprehensive picture of the skills and employment landscape in the capital. It also strives to identify information and research gaps and suggest how these are best addressed.
Apprenticeships
The Mayor has set a target of 100,000 Apprenticeships in London by the end of 2012. However, expanding Apprenticeship numbers in the current economic climate of slow private sector jobs growth and shrinking public sector budgets presents significant challenges.
Our analysis asks what more can be done in London to encourage employers to take on apprentices and how can we boost the number of Apprenticeships in the capital in 2011/12 - and beyond?
Find out more about our Apprenticeships analysis >
Young People
Youth unemployment is higher in London than in the rest of the UK, and is rising. In the year to September 2010, 106,000 young people were unemployed in London.
Our analysis looks at young people aged 16-24 years old, and the full range of skills and employment services available to them in London.
Find out more about our Young People analysis >
The Work Programme
The Work Programme is the government's flagship employment programme.
Our analysis looks at what the programme is expected to do and the particular challenges it will pose for London.
Find out more about our Work Programme analysis >
Sectors
Sectors, and their governing bodies the Sector Skills Councils, have a key role to play in the London economy. Our analysis pulls together key labour market information from each sector and provides an overview of the different sectoral data sources.
