Some industries provide more formal training than others.
Establishments were asked whether the percentage of employees who receive formal training has changed. Sixty-five percent reported that the percentage of employees receiving formal training has increased, while only 3.4 percent reported a decrease. Expenditures across industries can be measured by comparing the expenditure per employee. The highest expenditure category was on wages and salaries of in-house trainers. Tuition reimbursement is a popularly recognized method of worker training.