Far more did it them selves than people I know from QF who were expecting the company to do it.
It's all very well to say this, but most can't spare the dollars that
you can to complete courses, especially if there was a belief than the company was interested in providing such courses.
So when I come up to a job against you with my full CASA and EASA B1/B2 licenses you can only blame yourself.
To say this to guys facing hard times today is something they can do well without.
I've always advocated that the guys facing the chop can do what they can to enhance their skill base and give themselves a better chance out there.
Some can afford the cost, some can't. Don't put them all in the same basket.
You could be more proactive and encourage your mates with a better choice of words