Formal job-related training "includes courses or programs related to a worker's current or future job".[1]
Why is this important?
Job-related training is part of life-long learning. Access to training is part of ensuring people have the skills they need to change and adapt within and across workplaces. At a community level, job-related training plays a role in reducing poverty, unemployment and income inequality. Increased qualifications lead to increased job opportunities.[2]
Participation in and Access to Training |
Measure: Professional Development and Training OpportunitiesInformation about professional development (PD) and training opportunities is gathered from employers who respond to the Waterloo Wellington Dufferin Workforce Planning Board's EmployerOne Survey. Key FindingsThe majority of respondents indicated that they provided or supported training and/or professional development opportunities for their staff. The top 3 barriers to provide training and education were 1) time/worker availability, 2) cost 3) location and transportation challenges (information not included in chart below).[4] Loading Chart...
Source: Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin (2018). EmployerOne Full Technical Report. Retrieved from: https://www.workforceplanningboard.com/resources/knowledge_library/knowledge_library_folder/wpb_reports/employerone/2018/2018_summary_report_finalpdf Why is Participation in and Access to Training Important?Access to and participation in training is part of making sure workers' skills are improved and updated so they can carry out the current and new tasks associated with their job. Alongside good education, training increases employee and employer productivity, leads to job growth and higher wages and supports people to develop skills that allow them to pursue employment and social opportunities.[3] LimitationsThis table provides information from employers who responded to the EmployerOne Survey. Findings cannot be generalized to the entire population of employers. Looking for more information?For more information about this measure please download the excel file below. |
References
[1] Statistics Canada (2008). Formal Job-related training. Available at: http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/81-004-x/def/4068728-eng.htm
[2] Feinstein, L., Vorhaus, J., & Sabates, R. (2008). Learning through life: Future challenges. Foresight mental capital and well-being project. London: The Government Office for Science Public Health.
[3] International Labour Office (2011). A Skilled Workforce for Strong, Sustainable and Balanced Growth. International Labour Organization: Geneva.Available at: https://www.oecd.org/g20/summits/toronto/G20-Skills-Strategy.pdf
[4] Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin (2017). EmployerOne Survey. Available at: http://workforceplanningboard.com/Files/English/EmployerOne%20_Full_Technical_Report_2017.pdf