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The Daily. Tuesday, September 19, 2000
Approximately 177,700 people were registered in trades apprenticeship training programs in 1998, 3.1% more than in 1997. While all sectors of registered apprenticeship training have grown in recent years, many of them still remain below 1991 levels.
The number of registered apprentices has been rising since 1995 after dropping in the early 1990s, a drop that coincided with the recession. The demand for apprentices declined during this period, perhaps the result of the weak economy and fewer opportunities for on-the-job training.
Overall registrations in apprenticeship training in 1998 were 7.9% lower than in 1991. The decrease is especially evident in the major trade groups of building construction and electrical/electronics and related. The food and services trades and the miscellaneous group of other trades were the only types to have higher registration in 1998 than in 1991.
While registrations were down in most major trade groups, the total work force linked to these groups has been on the rise, and was higher in all sectors in 1998 than in 1991. The reasons for the slower recovery in apprenticeship registrations in recent years compared with the work force are not well understood.
For general inquiries, contact Sharon-Anne Borde (613-951-1503; fax: 613-951-9040; sharon.anne.borde@statcan.gc.ca), Culture, Tourism and the Centre for Education Statistics.
To enquire about the concepts, methods or data quality of this release, contact Karl Skof (613-951-1529; fax: 613-951-6765; skofkar@statcan.gc.ca) or Bernard Bourgoin (613-951-1506; fax: 613-951-6765; bourber@statcan.gc.ca), Culture, Tourism and the Centre for Education Statistics.
Registered apprenticeship training
| 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered apprentices | 192,946 | 180,963 | 168,983 | 165,668 | 164,569 | 166,489 | 172,343 | 177,741 |
Registered apprenticeship training by industry
| Major trade groups | 1991 | 1997 | 1998 | 1991 to 1998 | 1997 to 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % change | |||||
| Building construction trades | 46,925 | 33,754 | 34,673 | -26.1 | 2.7 |
| Electrical, electronics and related | 37,035 | 28,384 | 29,065 | -21.5 | 2.4 |
| Food and service trades | 11,422 | 17,961 | 18,088 | 58.4 | 0.7 |
| Industrial and mechanical trades | 15,112 | 14,336 | 14,617 | -3.3 | 2.0 |
| Metal fabricating trades | 39,534 | 36,026 | 38,262 | -3.2 | 6.2 |
| Motor vehicle and heavy equipment | 39,316 | 38,002 | 38,658 | -1.7 | 1.7 |
| Other trades | 3,602 | 3,880 | 4,378 | 21.5 | 12.8 |
| Total | 192,946 | 172,343 | 177,741 | -7.9 | 3.1 |