Job-related training of immigrants
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By Jungwee Park
Canadian-born employees were more likely to receive job-related training than their immigrant counterparts: 35% versus 31% for men and 37% versus 33% for women.
Among female workers, family-class immigrants had significantly lower rates of job-related training than Canadian-born workers.
Male employees who immigrated as adults were 25% less likely to receive job training than their Canadian-born counterparts.
There were no significant differences in the number of training hours and courses between immigrant and Canadian-born trainees.
Within the immigrant population, workers with the lowest personal income, in occupations requiring a high school education or less, and in smaller firms were less likely to receive training.
Major barriers to job-related training perceived by immigrants include family responsibilities and financial constraints.
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