English Proficiency and Labour Market Outcomes: Source: ABS 2011 Census of Population and Housing There is a clear correlation between English language proficiency and labour market outcomes. Among those who reported lower levels of proficiency in spoken English, unemployment rates were higher and participation rates lower. This data is from the 2011 Census of Population and Housing, which asked for the English proficiency of those who primarily spoke a language other than English at home. Slide 18 Employment Growth by Industry Adelaide – Source: ABS, Labour Detailed, Quarterly, August 2012 (cat. no. 6291.0.55.003), four quarter averages of original data This slide shows the strong employment growth over the past year in industries such as the Health Care and Social Assistance , Education and Training and Professional, Scientific and Technical Services industries. By contrast, the Manufacturing and Constructions industries have both experienced a large decrease in employment. Slide 19
English Proficiency and Labour Market Outcomes: Source: ABS 2011 Census of Population and Housing There is a clear correlation between English language proficiency and labour market outcomes. Among those who reported lower levels of proficiency in spoken English, unemployment rates were higher and participation rates lower. This data is from the 2011 Census of Population and Housing, which asked for the English proficiency of those who primarily spoke a language other than English at home. Slide 18 Employment Growth by Industry – Adelaide Source: ABS, Labour Detailed, Quarterly, August 2012 (cat. no. 6291.0.55.003), four quarter averages of original data This slide shows the strong employment growth over the past year in industries such as the Health Care and Social Assistance , Education and Training and Professional, Scientific and Technical Services industries. By contrast, the Manufacturing and Constructions industries have both experienced a large decrease in employment. Slide 19
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