Table of Contents

Section 1 - Introduction/Background

Section 2 - Community Profile-Strait Region

Section 3 - A Detailed Look at the Region

3.1 Population
3.2 The Economy
3.3 Education

Section 4 - Issues and Trends

4.1 Provincial Overview

4.1.1 The Economy
4.1.2 Skills & Labour
4.1.3 Education/Literacy

4.2 Regional Perspective

Section 5 - Support & Resources

5.1 Community Learning Initiative
5.2 Nova Scotia Department of Education
5.3 Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning
5.4 Strait Regional Planning Team
5.5 Nova Scotia Community College
5.6 Strait Regional School Board
5.7 Department of Community Services
5.8 Human Resources Development Canada
5.9 Labour Market Development Agreement
5.10 Career Resource Centres
5.11 Regional Development Authorities/Agencies
5.12 Literacy Nova Scotia
5.13 Community Access Program
5.14 Additional Resources/Supports

Section 6 - Conclusions

Section 7 - Endnotes