Turn global labour market signals into stronger curricula, better career outcomes, and future-ready strategy.
Bridge the gap between education and employment
Built for curriculum leaders, careers teams, institutional researchers, and government skills units, the QS Labour Market Intelligence Dataset reveals which roles are growing, the skills employers want, and where to adapt programmes. It’s the faster, clearer way to keep pace with labour market change – so students graduate ready for tomorrow.
Workforces are transforming. With real-time labour insights, your institution can see demand as it shifts – aligning courses with industry needs, guiding students into high-growth careers, and shaping local economies. It’s how education stays future-proofed against change.
500M+
global job postings.
1,900+
occupations tracked.
40,000
skills tracked.
Turning workforce signals into academic strategy
Labour Market Intelligence connects three core signals: monthly job postings, occupation growth forecasts, and a mapped taxonomy of 40,000 skills. Together, they give leaders a structured view of where demand is shifting – and the clarity to refine curricula, respond quickly, and prepare graduates for in-demand roles.
Align programmes with demand
Use real-time job postings to track growing roles and skills, keeping curricula market-ready.
Strengthen career outcomes
Forecasts to 2030 show where opportunities are rising, helping teams guide learners toward in-demand paths.
Make confident strategic decisions
Global benchmarks and demand insights support evidence-based planning and investment.
Shape workforce policy
Timely intelligence highlights growth areas and shortages, helping you design targeted, evidence-based policies.