Research Partnership with DataNB

The Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training, and Labour (PETL) benefits from an agreement with DataNB to conduct research on key labour market topics. Since 2018, PETL has funded important research on topics such as population and demographics, immigration and retention, outcomes of post-secondary graduates, and more. Technical/methodological details surrounding each study can be found within the full reports. To view a full, searchable list of publications, please visit DataNB Publications.

 

 

New Brunswick Population and Demographic Counts (2025 Data)

This report provides information on the demographic and geographic characteristics of individuals who have moved to and from the province.

Immigrant Retention in New Brunswick

This report offers a statistical overview of the retention of immigrants in New Brunswick.

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This report examines the transition of international students and temporary foreign workers to permanent residency in New Brunswick from 2004–2021. 

University Graduate Retention in New Brunswick

This report offers a statistical overview of university graduate retention in New Brunswick.

College Graduate Retention in New Brunswick

This report offers a statistical overview of college graduate retention in New Brunswick.

Post-Secondary Choices of High School Graduates in Atlantic Canada

This report explores the post-secondary education choices and labour market outcomes of high school graduates in the Atlantic Provinces.

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This report provides information related to the share of nursing graduates who begin work in the NB hospital system after graduation, and the retention of nurses once they enter the profession.

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This report provides information related to the share of Bachelor of Education graduates who become public school teachers in NB, and the retention of teachers once they enter the profession.

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This report provides information related to the share of Bachelor of Social Work graduates who become registered social workers in NB, and the retention of social workers once they enter the profession.