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Jan. 22, 2008
FREDERICTON (CNB) - Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Ed Doherty today announced the results of the annual survey of graduates of New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) / Collège communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick (CCNB).
"The employment rate for the Class of 2006 graduates is the highest ever recorded, with 91 per cent of 2006 graduates working a year after their graduation. That is compared to a 90 per cent employment rate for the 2005 graduates," Doherty said. "These results are a testament to the excellent level of instruction delivered at our community colleges, and also speak to the hard work of our graduates."
The level of employment related to training in the 2007 reference week increased to 84 per cent in 2006, up one percentage point from the previous year. The percentage of employed graduates working in New Brunswick was 87 per cent in 2007.
"The survey serves as an excellent tool for students considering the program offerings at NBCC and can be an important part of their decision-making process," the minister said. "Our community colleges continue to play an important role in preparing New Brunswickers for today's economy and getting our province on the road to self-sufficiency, as reflected in the Charter for Change."
The annual survey collects information from graduates of regular and non-regular training programs about one year following graduation. In 2007, 1,894 graduates were interviewed between June and September. The results are representative of a 72 per cent response rate.
The survey was undertaken by Market Quest Research Group Inc., an independent research company.
The Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour uses the data from the survey to assist in planning the programs offered by NBCC / CCNB. The information is also used by career and guidance counselors and other employment professionals. The NBCC / CCNB graduate follow-up surveys have been conducted since 1983.
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MEDIA CONTACT: Elaine Bell, Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour, 506-453-2568.
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