Education: a lifelong journey
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More Canadians are updating their skills throughout their lives. In 2008, 36% of adults aged 25 to 64 participated in some form of job-related education or training, up from 30% in 2002.
Historically, younger workers are more likely to participate in job-related education or training. From 2002 to 2008, 43% of workers aged 25 to 34 undertook training. However, 42% of workers aged 35 to 44 had training, almost equalling the rate among younger workers for the first time. Workers aged 35 to 44 had the largest overall increase in participation rates.
In 2008, 91% of the job-related training activities taken by employees aged 25 to 64 were employer-sponsored, up from 88% in 2002. This growth was more pronounced among employed Canadians aged 35 to 44 and aged 45 to 64 than among younger employees aged 25 to 34. Employer support for employees aged 25 to 64 who participated in education programs decreased slightly over the six-year period, whereas employer support for training activities increased.
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