Overview
History of Brantford·Brant
Location
Demographics
Education
Quality of Life
Major Employers 
"The County of Brant offers a first-rate labour pool as well as good transportation routes, particularly with its Highway 403 proximity." William Douglas, General Manager, Power Circuits Inc.
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Education
Brantford·Brant boasts a well-educated population with over 51% of its residents having attained some form of post-secondary education. Brantford·Brant offers businesses and residents with many educational opportunities having Laurier Brantford University, Nipissing University and Mohawk College campuses located within the City of Brantford. Within an 80-mile radius of Brantford·Brant, 9 other universities and 8 colleges are located. |
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Highest Level of Schooling- Brantford
| Characteristics |
Brantford |
| Total |
Male |
Female |
| Total population 15 years and over |
71,985 |
34,335 |
37,645 |
| No certificate, diploma or degree |
21,190 |
10,235 |
10,955 |
| High school certificate or equivalent |
20,735 |
9,400 |
11,335 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma |
6,585 |
4,300 |
2,285 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma |
13,660 |
5,770 |
7,885 |
| University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level |
1,940 |
960 |
975 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree |
7,875 |
3,665 |
4,215 |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census.
Highest Level of Schooling - County of Brant
| Characteristics |
Brant |
| Total |
Male |
Female |
| Total population 15 years and over |
27,540 |
13,740 |
13,795 |
| No certificate, diploma or degree |
7,175 |
3,750 |
3,425 |
| High school certificate or equivalent |
7,575 |
3,455 |
4,120 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma |
2,980 |
2,165 |
815 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma |
5,835 |
2,500 |
3,335 |
| University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level |
840 |
390 |
445 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree |
3,130 |
1,480 |
1,650 |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census.
Education by Major Field
| Educational Field |
Total |
% |
| Education |
3,110 |
7.26% |
| Visual and Performing Arts |
1,595 |
3.73% |
| Humanities |
2,155 |
5.03% |
| Social and Behavioural Sciences and law |
3,925 |
9.17% |
| Business, Management and Public Administration |
7,660 |
17.89% |
| Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies |
1,025 |
2.39% |
| Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences |
1,195 |
2.79% |
| Architecture, Engineering and Related Technologies |
10,470 |
24.45% |
| Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation |
1,100 |
2.57% |
| Health, Parks, Recreation and Fitness |
7,180 |
16.77% |
| Personal, Protective and Transportation Services |
3,315 |
7.74% |
| Other |
85 |
0.20% |
| Total |
42,815 |
100% |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census.
Universities and Colleges Within 80 mile Radius
| Universities |
City |
Distance(miles) |
| McMaster University |
Hamilton |
28 |
| University of Guelph |
Guelph |
32 |
| University of Waterloo |
Waterloo |
35 |
| Wilfred Laurier University |
Waterloo |
35 |
| Ryerson University |
Toronto |
65 |
| York University |
Toronto |
65 |
| University of Toronto |
Toronto |
65 |
| Brock University |
St.Catherines |
65 |
| University of Western Ontario |
London |
65 |
| Colleges |
City |
Distance(miles) |
| Mohawk College |
Hamilton |
28 |
| Conestoga College |
Kitchener |
30 |
| Sheridan |
Oakville |
43 |
| George Brown College |
Toronto |
65 |
| Humber College |
Toronto |
65 |
| Fanshawe College |
London |
65 |
| Centennial College |
Scarborough |
80 |
| Niagara College |
Welland |
80 |
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