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The Daily. Tuesday, January 30, 2001
In 1997/98, 250,022 students enrolled full time in trade/vocational and preparatory/special training programs and courses in community colleges, 4.4% fewer than in 1996/97.
The students in preparatory/special training account for the decrease in overall enrolment; enrolment in this category dropped 10.1% from 1996/97. Preparatory/special training programs and courses focus mainly on workplace skills and on increasing the employability of persons entering or re-entering the work force. They vary from academic upgrading and language training to job search skills. They also include orientation and customized training courses to introduce students to a range of occupations and trades. Enrolments in these programs and courses tend to increase during economic downturns and to decrease during periods of economic and labour force growth.
Full-time enrolment in trade/vocational and preparatory/special training
| 1996/97 | 1997/98 | 1996/97 to 1997/98 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| % change | |||
| Preparatory/special training | 125,286 | 112,626 | -10.1 |
| Trade/vocational | 136,110 | 137,396 | 0.9 |
| Fields of study | |||
| Arts | 8,368 | 8,789 | 5.0 |
| Business and commerce | 28,279 | 28,825 | 1.9 |
| Engineering and applied sciences | 79,397 | 79,627 | 0.3 |
| Health sciences and related | 6,310 | 6,126 | - 2.9 |
| Natural sciences and primary industries | 7,639 | 8,266 | 8.2 |
| Social sciences and services | 5,959 | 5,489 | -7.9 |
| Other | 158 | 274 | 73.4 |
| Total | 261,396 | 250,022 | -4.4 |
Enrolments in the trade/vocational group of programs increased a slight 0.9%. This group consists of pre-employment/pre-apprenticeship programs designed to provide basic employment skills for entry into an occupation or apprenticeship program. Also included are skills-upgrading courses to introduce new technology to persons with prior training and work experience in an occupation. In addition, this group includes registered apprentices taking in-class instruction in combination with on-the-job experience to complete their apprenticeship training.
The largest proportion of enrolments in trade/vocational programs are in engineering and applied sciences and business and commerce. While most fields of study saw higher enrolments in 1997/98, the health sciences and related and social sciences and services areas decreased slightly.
To obtain more information on enrolments in full-time trade/vocational and preparatory/special training programs and courses, contact Sharon-Anne Borde (613-951-1503; fax: 613-951-9040; bordsha@statcan.gc.ca).
For more information, or 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.