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Teacher recruitment and retention in NB: New insights from 2022–2023

New data show that NB’s teaching workforce continued to grow in 2022 and 2023 – even as only about half of local B.Ed. graduates entered the public school system. This update tracks who becomes a teacher, who leaves, and who stays in the province, offering a clearer picture of workforce trends across NB.

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Understanding social worker recruitment and retention in NB summary

New results show that post-secondary graduates’ careers and earnings are largely influenced by what they study in college or university. Explore how fields of study, credentials, and earnings intersect to shape graduates’ pathways across the province.

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A changing workforce: What the data reveal about social workers in New Brunswick

Understanding Social Worker Recruitment and Retention in NB Summary: New Brunswick has more registered social workers than a decade ago, yet fewer may be working on the front lines, and more are stepping away from active practice. This study links registry, graduation, and Medicare data to show how recruitment and retention patterns have shifted — and where pressures in the workforce are emerging.

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2023 university graduate retention update

New results from DataNB’s ongoing Graduate Retention in New Brunswick series show that 4,350 graduates from the province’s publicly funded universities completed their studies in 2023, and about 70% were still living in the province one year later. Explore how retention varies by previous residence, field of study, and institution.

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Experiential learning and outcomes of NB university graduates

Experiential learning (EL) is expanding across New Brunswick, but does it relate to whether graduates stay in the province? By linking EL program data with university records, this study uncovers notable differences in participation across institutions and fields—and reveals that EL is linked to higher retention, particularly for students from outside NB.

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