Colchester County

Demographics:

The Colchester County group of 36 women were noteworthy for being the youngest group surveyed - 80% of the women were in the under 40 age range with none 60 or above. Fewer of these women were married - only 50% and 33% had young children. Their income levels fall into line with that expected for less two-income families - only 23% in the $30,000 or over category and 12% in the below $10,000 range. 72% of the women were employed.

25% of the women had less than high school graduation. Only 14% had completed university. Fully 94% of this group expressed the desire to take a course.

Desired courses:

The seven most frequently checked courses were:

Obstacles: Once again the most serious barrier to further learning was that courses were offered at inconvenient times - 78% of the women had this problem. Lack of money available was a hindrance for 69%. The three other most important factors were: courses not offered part-time; lack of information on courses; and desired courses not available.