Post-migration education of immigrants admitted in 2010 and 2011: the impact of completing skilled trades training in Canada on economic outcomes

Recent immigrants in Canada can face challenges related to labour integration and a lack of recognition for their skills and experiences. Previous studies have shown that Canadian postsecondary education could improve immigrants' labour market outcomes because this may lead to recognition of previously acquired skills and credentials. Despite the importance of post-migration education, previous studies did not capture information about apprenticeship training or differentiate it from other types of postsecondary education.

This article studies immigrants who obtained their certificates in the skilled trades after migration and compares their labour market outcomes with those of immigrants who took a different postsecondary educational pathway in Canada. It uses data on immigrants who were admitted in 2010 and 2011 through an economic immigration stream, studying those admitted as principal applicants with no prior temporary permits (such as work or study permits) seven years after admission. This can allow for a better understanding of the labour market integration of immigrants and the impact that Canadian education and training can have on their economic outcomes.

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