EMPLOYEES &
JOBSEEKERS

• During the pandemic, the Black Canadians facing unemployment rate was at 13.1%, compared to 7.7% for non-visible minorities​ (Statistics Canada)                                                  

• In January 2021, 42.8% of Black Canadians aged 25-54 had a university degree, compared to 33.6% of non-visible minorities​, yet worked in jobs that were way below their educational qualifications (Statistics Canada)​                                

• On average, Black Canadians earned $26.70 per hour in January 2021, which is $3.92 less than the $30.62 per hour earned by non-visible minorities​ (Statistics Canada)​            

• Black men are about 40% less likely to hold management positions & Black women are underrepresented in management roles compared to their non-visible minority counterparts​ (Statistics Canada)​.

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BEAM GOALS FOR EMPLOYEES & JOBSEEKERS

• Seal the disproportionate funding gaps affecting the Black Entrepreneurs

• Increase representation of Black Canadian businesses in High Growth Industries

• Increase Black Business survival rates from merely 42% to 100% beyond the 5th year

• Increase Black Entrepreneurs impact on Canadian Economy through successful representation