LEARNING
Lifelong learning and educational achievement affect our ability to participate in a competitive workforce, achieve higher incomes, and escape the cycle of poverty.
FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS ASSESSMENT
In 2022, nearly 700,000 15-year-old students from 81 Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries participated in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) to assess their knowledge and skills in math, science, and reading. Results show the OECD average dropped by an unprecedented 15 points in math, 10 points in reading, and remained stable in science. The sharp declines point to the shock effects of COVID-19.
Average performance scores of Canadian students in 2022
497 in math (OECD: 472) down 15 points since 2018
507 in reading (OECD: 476) down 13 points since 2018
515 in science (OECD: 485) down 3 points since 2018
These scores are part of a downward 10-year performance trend (2012-2022).
Average performance scores of BC students in 2022
496in math
511in reading
519in science
SOURCE: ORGANIZATION FOR ECONOMIC COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
EDUCATION IN THE TRADES
In 2021, 7% of the Victoria CMA population, aged 15 years and older, had an apprenticeship certificate, including a Certificate or Diploma of Apprenticeship, Certificate of Qualification, or Journeyperson’s designation.
8% BRITISH COLUMBIA
6% CANADA
Apprenticeship certificate rates by population group in the region in 2021, aged 15 years and older
(11% of immigrant men) 12%
(4% of immigrant women) 3%
SOURCE: STATISTICS CANADA
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TARGETS
4.1: Ensure all complete primary and secondary education
4.6: Achieve literacy and numeracy
HIGH SCHOOL NON-COMPLETION
% Population, aged 15 years and older, who have not completed high school
SOURCE: STATISTICS CANADA
POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
% Population, aged 15 years and older, who have completed some form of post-secondary education
SOURCE: STATISTICS CANADA
COMMUNITY IN FOCUS
MICRO-CREDENTIAL FOR THE HOMELESSNESS SERVING SECTOR
Working effectively with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness requires specialized knowledge and skills. Fundamentals for the Homelessness Serving Sector (FHSS) consists of six online courses co-created with housing providers and peers to facilitate coordinated service delivery and standardized best practices.
Offered through University of Victoria’s Continuing Studies, FHSS aims to develop critical competencies for paid or volunteer roles. Individuals completing all courses receive a professional development micro-certificate.
- Supporting Others, Caring for Yourself
- Mental Health and Substance Use
- Homelessness and Housing First Principles
- Person-centered Procedures
- Decolonization and Cultural Safety
- Gender and Sexuality
University of Victoria Continuing Studies and the Alliance to End Homelessness in the Capital Region would like to acknowledge funding from the Government of Canada’s Reaching Home Program, administered by the Capital Regional District.
SOURCE: ALLIANCE TO END HOMELESSNESS IN THE CAPITAL REGION AND UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA