U.S. freelancers' reasons for skill related training in 2016

Published by Statista Research Department, Oct 6, 2016
This statistic shows the reasons for freelance workers to participate in skill-related trainings in the United States in 2016. About 44 percent of U.S. freelancers participated in skill-related training to get more work in 2016.

Reasons for freelance workers to participate in skill-related trainings in the United States in 2016

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Release date

October 2016

Region

United States

Survey time period

July 29 - August 24, 2016

Number of respondents

6,002 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

Adults who have done paid work

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Original question: Why do you participate in skill-related education or training?

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