Parry Sound Region Economic Development Community

Level of Education

The Parry Sound Area Development Community has a highly skilled labour force. 11% of the population has completed an apprenticeship, trade certificate or diploma and 16% have a College or CEGEP certificate. Respectively, these porportions are 4% and 11% higher than the Ontario population. Neighboring Huntsville and Bracebridge centers are seen as a source for university educated labour.

Highest Level of Schooling Development Community Parry Sound District Ontario
Total Population Aged 15-24 1,480 4,320 1,624,835
Less than high school certificate 39.5% 46.1% 39.9%
High school certificate or equivalent 36.2% 34.5% 38.6%
Apprenticeship or trade certificate or diploma 3.0% 1.6% 2.3%
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 15.9% 13.0% 9.9%
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 1.7% 0.8% 2.1%
University certificate, diploma or degree 3.0% 3.9% 7.3%
Total Population Aged 25-34 955 3,080 1,529,590
Less than high school certificate 15.7% 14.1% 8.7%
High school certificate or equivalent 34.6% 30.8% 23.8%
Apprenticeship or trade certificate or diploma 10.5% 9.1% 6.0%
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 25.1% 29.1% 24.3%
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 1.1% 1.5% 4.5%
University certificate, diploma or degree 11.0% 15.4% 32.7%
Total Population Aged 35-64 5,670 18,905 5,108,740
Less than high school certificate 18.1% 19.5% 15.0%
High school certificate or equivalent 29.2% 30.3% 25.4%
Apprenticeship or trade certificate or diploma 12.5% 13.9% 9.6%
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 23.3% 22.4% 21.3%
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 3.1% 2.2% 4.7%
University certificate, diploma or degree 13.8% 11.7% 24.0%
Source: Statistics Canda, 2006 Census

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