Growing city

At 7.3 million, London's population is almost the total of Rome, Paris, Vienna and Brussels combined. In the last 15 years enough people have moved here to fill the entire city of Frankfurt, and almost a million more are expected in the next ten years.

 

Unique city

So why do people come here? Because, quite simply, there is nowhere else like it in Europe; probably in the world. London offers opportunities for work that most cities can only dream about. The options open to someone starting work, or planning a career, in London are quite unique.

Working city

London's needs are also unique. Certain workers, with certain skills, are needed to maintain the city's growth. Five areas of the economy that are growing particularly fast, or are experiencing shortages of workers with the right skills, are featured here. You can study in all these areas at a London college.

Your city

If you’re wondering what to do - what subject to study or perhaps which career – have a look here, and follow links for more information, or for places to study.

Click here to read Newsweek magazine's artice on London.

Newsweek – one of the most influential international news magazines – recently said that London is "a model for making a 21st century metropolis work." It attributed London’s success to its openness to the world, its diversity and the cultural dynamism that goes with this.

Click here for useful links on working in London.

 

1. Construction

   The Construction industry is Britain’s largest industry, employing nearly 2 million people. Find out more about working in this industry.
2. Media audio / visual

   The media and audio visual industries have grown rapidly in recent years, and London has a larger number of companies working in this area than anywhere else in Britain.
3. Computing and E-Skills

   Information and communication technology has transformed the way businesses work in London. People are needed to design and create things like software, computer games and information networks, and almost all of London's businesses want staff with E-skill
4. Science, technology, engineering and mathematics

   London needs scientists, engineers, mathematicians and technology specialists. This particular group of skills are sought by many different employers in everything from biotechnology to financial services.
5. Health and social care

   Studying and working in Health and Social Care Health services include hospitals, ambulances, nursing homes, medical practices and other services like blood banks and medical laboratories. Social care provides support to people who need help coping with l
6. What have others done?

   Take a look at some of the routes you can take from study into work. Here are six students who studied at London colleges and followed interesting paths into different areas of work...
7. Useful links

   Below are a selection of links to other sites you might find helpful. Remember to also try the other lists of links on the website.