Bridging the Gap: From Education to Employment, Pilot Phase II
Level of Education - NF & LB
Level of Education by Gender
| Triton | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Without High School Certificate | 62% | 67% |
| With High School Certificate | 15% | 13% |
| Trades or Non-University | 16% | 17% |
| University | 6% | 3% |
| Economic Zone 11 | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Without High School Certificate | 57% | 57% |
| With High School Certificate | 8% | 11% |
| Trades or Non-University | 24% | 20% |
| University | 12% | 11% |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Without High School Certificate | 42% | 43% |
| With High School Certificate | 9% | 10% |
| Trades or Non-University | 29% | 26% |
| University | 20% | 22% |
Figures may not add to totals due to rounding. *Includes those individuals with a university certificate and/or diploma below a bachelor's degree. Source: Compiled by the Community Accounts Unit based on custom tabulations from the Census of Population 2001, Statistics Canada.
There are significant gaps in education levels in Triton. Compared to the provincial averages, both males and females had at least 20% more people without their high school certificates. However, there are more people in Triton with their High School Certificates than either the zonal or the provincial averages. Finally there is a much lower University education achievement level in the community of Triton, particularly among females, as compared to either the zonal or the provincial averages.