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Edition: September 19, 2016
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Infoline Highlights: Coverage for the week of September 12-16
2015 Apprenticeship Student Outcomes Survey - The former traditional apprentices and those from progressive credential programs who were surveyed in 2015 were satisfied with their in-school training, and their pro¬grams were helpful in the development of key skills.
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Manufacturing - Manufacturing sales in British Columbia climbed 2.2% (seasonally adjusted) to $11.9 billion in July, reaching their highest level since February of 2006.
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Housing Starts - Total housing starts in British Columbia’s urban areas (population of 10,000+) dipped 10.8% (seasonally adjusted at annual rates) in August, following a decrease of 21.7% in the previous month.
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Current Surveys
- Apprenticeship Student Outcomes (APPSO) Survey
- Baccalaureate Graduate Survey
- BC Hydro Workforce Profile Survey
- BC Labour Market Agreement Outcomes Survey
- BC Public Service Exit Survey
- Canada-BC Job Grant Outcomes Survey
- Diploma, Associate Degree, and Certificate Student Outcomes (DACSO) Survey
- FrontCounter BC Customer Satisfaction Survey
- HIBC Customer Experience Survey
- Labour Market Agreement for Persons with Disabilities Outcome Survey
- Long Term Disability (LTD) Application Process Survey
- SDSI LMAPD Monthly Survey 2016-17
- Service BC Centres In-Person Survey
You can read more about any of these by visiting our Current and Recent Surveys page.

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Did You Know
76.9% of British Columbians drive or are driven to work in a car, truck or van, while 12.6% take public transit. The rest of working Bristish Columbians walk or cycle to their place of employment.
Source: Statistics Canada

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Headlines
- Almost 9 out of 10 former traditional apprentices had a job in their trade right after their training ended.
- Manufacturing sales reached a 10-year high in August.
- Housing starts in B.C continue to fall.

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