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February 2010 (Previous release)

The February 2010 issue of Education Matters: Insights on Education, Learning and Training in Canada contains two articles.

"Trends in the trades: Registered apprenticeship total registrations, completions and certification, 1991 to 2007" examines trends in total registrations, completions and certification of registered apprentices, by major trade group, and by sex and age group. Following the recession of the early 1990s and the period of slow growth through the mid-1990s, registrations in apprenticeship programs showed strong growth through to 2007. This was especially the case for the building construction, metal fabricating and motor vehicle and heavy equipment major trade groups.

"Changes in participation in adult education and training, 2002 and 2008" examines patterns of participation in adult education and training among the working-age population. Compared with 2002, engagement in job-related education and training activities in 2008 was no longer concentrated among the young but increasingly involved individuals aged 35 to 44 and 45 to 64. Employers continue to be a key source of support for job-related education and training. In 2008, employers invested not only in skills development for employees with a postsecondary education, but also to a greater extent than previously for those with a high school education or less.

This issue also includes a series of new tables which are part of the Pan-Canadian Education Indicators Program.

The February 2010 issue of Education Matters: Insights on Education, Learning and Training in Canada, Vol. 6, no. 6 (81-004-X, free), is now available from the Key resource module of our website. Under Publications, choose Education Matters.

For more information, or to enquire about the concepts, methods or data quality of this release, contact Client Services (toll-free 1-800-307-3382; 613-951-7608; fax: 613-951-9040; educationstats@statcan.gc.ca), Tourism and the Centre for Education Statistics Division.