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Ontario careers, schools and colleges

Ontario is home to roughly 13 million people, or about one in three Canadians. Most people reside in the "Golden Horseshoe" area along the western edge of Lake Ontario, which includes Toronto, Hamilton, St. Catharine's and Niagara Falls. The most commonly spoken language is English, though you'll find many French-speaking communities throughout the province.

Toronto is considered one of the most multicultural cities in the world, where more than 100 dialects are spoken. It's also in a highly educated province of Canada; more than half of the residents older than 25 have attended post-secondary schools. There are 19 degree-granting schools, 24 career colleges and technical colleges.

The costs of attending college in Ontario have increased dramatically in recent years. Between 1990 and 2011, tuition costs have increased 244 percent. In August 2011, the cost of attending a four-year undergraduate institution was approximately $6,500 per year. However, many find attending college in the province beneficial for its accessibility to Toronto, which is the largest financial center in Canada and the fourth-largest in North America. Plus, universities and career colleges throughout Ontario have strong links to 1,100 multinational corporations. Additionally, students may study at post-secondary schools in either English or French.

Industry and employment in Ontario

Unemployment in June 2011 was at 7.7 percent, which was lower than the U.S. rate of 9.2 for that same period. Major, traditional employment sectors include the following seven:

manufacturing
agriculture
forestry and mining
telecommunications
life sciences
automotive
services, which range from finance to arts and culture

Emerging industries include aerospace, health informatics, distance learning, environmental and green energy technologies and multimedia. Professionals expected to find the best prospects in 2013 are healthcare managers and computer and information systems managers.

Author: Jessica Santina has a master of arts degree in English, and currently works as a freelance writer and editor. She also has 10 years' experience teaching college writing.

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Bureau of Labor Statistics • United States • Sep 16, 2011 • http://www.bls.gov • http://www.bls.gov/eag/eag.us.htm • Economy at a Glance

David Macdonald and Erika Shaker • Under Pressure: The impact of rising tuition fees on Ontario families • Aug 01, 2011 • http://www.policyalternatives.ca • http://www.policyalternatives.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/publications/Ontario%20Office/2011/08/Under_Pressure.pdf

Economy - Overview • http://www.ontario.ca • http://www.ontario.ca/en/about_ontario/EC001036.html?openNav=economy

Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities • Labor Market: Did you know? • http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca • http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/labourmarket/currenttrends/index.html

Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities • Labor Market: What new occupations and industries are emerging? • http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca • http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/labourmarket/ojf/upComingJobs.html

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Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities • Study in Ontario • http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca • http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/postsecondary/study/

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The booming housing market and excellent long-term prospects for people with a knack for fixing things means a strong future market for construction, repair and HVAC technicians. If you were the kind of kid who took apart all of your toys just to see how they worked, a future in the trades may be ideal for you. To succeed in the construction and repair trades, you need a strong work ethic, manual dexterity, and a concern for quality. Another plus is that these jobs are less likely to be outsourced than white-collar jobs.

If you believe that becoming a mechanic is your ideal career, you should also have some ability to work well with others. Most repair facilities involve some teamwork, and you should also be able to interact well with customers. If your plans include opening your own shop, consider taking some basic business courses as well as those in your trade. A little business knowledge goes a long way in making sure that all of your hard work and investment produce a profitable business. There are many valuable professions in the trades, and whichever you choose, you can be assured that this is the sort of job that won't haunt you at night. In today's stressed, outsourced, and downsized economy, a job like that can be extremely valuable.

Trades Career and Technical Schools in Ontario:

Trades Degree Training Programs in Ontario:

- Automotive

- Trucking

Construction, Electricians, Carpenters, Mechanics, and CDL Training in Ontario

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Automotive Training Centre - Toronto

Train now to make cars your career. The Automotive Training Centre was created in 1984 and since that time has helped thousands of graduates realize their dream of a career in the automotive field. We offer full and part-time programs on campus, plus home-study programs through our e-learning division.

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Canadian Automotive and Trucking Institute - Cambridge

Get your career in gear with Canadian Automotive and Trucking Institute! We offer programs for careers in the transportation and automotive industries, including auto mechanic, service adviser, parts specialist, and more. With our intensive programs, you finish your training in less than one year. Plus, our programs are career-focused, which means you'll be ready to start working in the industry right out of school. Our instructors have professional experience in the transportation and automotive industries and we offer small classes so each student gets plenty of personalized instructor attention. Approximately 50% of your school time will be spent in hands-on training, working with real tools and parts under the hood or with industry specific software. We have two campuses in Cambridge and Mississauga, Ontario.

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Canadian Automotive and Trucking Institute - Mississauga

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Higher education is education provided by universities, vocational universities (community colleges, liberal arts colleges, and technical colleges, etc.) and other collegial institutions that award academic degrees, such as career colleges following the completion of a school that provides secondary education, such as a high school and secondary K-12 schools.

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