Palliser Labour Market Information

LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION

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The majority of the population in the Palliser Region with post-secondary qualifications has specialized in commerce, management and business administration, reflecting the entrepreneurial and innovative spirit. In addition, the area has a higher annualized percentage rate of growth of newly registered apprentices than the Province as a whole, reflecting the diversity of the labour force in the region.

The Palliser Region has a higher labour force participation rate (75.7%) and employment rate (73.2%) and a lower unemployment rate (3.3%) than the Province as a whole. The region also has a higher participation rate amongst people ages 15 to 25 than in Alberta as well.

NOTE: Participation Rates represent the total labour force expressed as a percentage of the working age population (15 years and older) who are working or who are actively seeking employment.

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Annual Labour Force Characteristics

Newly Registered Apprentices