By utilising the National Graduate Survey (NGS) - class of 2005 and 2009/10 - this paper examines the effects of fields of study on the time it takes to find full-time employment that lasts at least six months among graduates of Canadian Universities. Within cohorts, the results suggest considerable differences in the duration to first job after…

Discusses the need for the development of training programs that will provide persons with marketable skills. Describes a 1979 study of the posttraining employment status of graduates of institutions for the culturally, socially, or economically disadvantaged. (JOW)

Describes the first phase of a vocational followup study of 3,680 college and 4,811 technical institute students in British Columbia. Delineates the profile that emerged of student demographic characteristics, educational and work backgrounds, educational objectives, and future education and career plans. (SK)

Examined the socio-professional integration of professional high school, technical college, and university graduates during their first three years post-graduation. Derived types and paths of socio-professional integration, including influences of gender and level of education. (EV)

Canada's Leaving School study found that those who do not complete high school have greater chances of unemployment and reduced earnings than those who graduate. The 1990 Adult Education and Training Survey found that participation in later educational activities is related to educational attainment, age, and gender. (JOW)

Results of the 1978 Senior Survey of veterinary college graduates in the US and Canada are presented. Included are: (1) response to the survey, (2) employment characteristics, (3) geographical distribution, (4) licensing patterns, (5) locational preferences, and (6) summary and conclusions. The survey form is appended. (Author/MLW)