Teaching Jobs in Ontario (2001-2007)
The graph shows the percentage of first-year teachers in Ontario who got regular jobs between 2001 and 2007. It includes two groups: English-language teachers and French-language teachers.
In 2001, both groups had a high percentage of employment, around 70%. However, after 2002, the situation changed. The number of English-language teachers with regular jobs started to decrease quickly. By 2003, only 40% of them found work. This percentage remained stable for a few years but then continued to fall. By 2007, less than 30% of English-language teachers had regular jobs.
On the other hand, French-language teachers had a different trend. Their employment rate also dropped slightly in 2002, but it recovered quickly. From 2003 to 2006, their percentage stayed around 65-70%, and in 2007, it even increased.
In conclusion, English-language teachers had more difficulties finding jobs, while French-language teachers had better opportunities. This suggests that Ontario had a higher demand for French-speaking teachers during this period.