Building healthy systems: Retaining English-speaking students enrolled in Québec’s English language, healthcare-oriented vocational training programs

English speakers are underrepresented in Québec’s healthcare workforce and are more likely to leave the province compared to French-speaking healthcare workers. They are also more likely to work in healthcare roles requiring university degrees rather than positions accessible through vocational or CEGEP training. More research is needed to understand why these trends exist and how to better support and retain English-speaking healthcare workers in Québec.

This project will examine the factors affecting the retention of students in English-language health and social assistance vocational programs and identify strategies to improve the retention of English-speaking healthcare professionals in Québec. The study will use a mixed-methods approach, including statistical analysis, interviews with students, and a review of best practices for retaining healthcare workers in minority-language settings.

The findings will help inform policies and programs aimed at strengthening the participation and retention of English speakers in Québec’s healthcare sector, improving access to English-language healthcare services and helping address workforce shortages.

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