Education
Highest level of schooling
| Characteristics |
Haliburton 2006 |
Haliburton 2006 (%) |
| Total population 20 years and over |
13,127 |
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| Less than grade 9 |
1,446 |
11.0% |
| Grades 9 to 13 |
5,538 |
42.2% |
| Without high school graduation certificate |
3,305 |
59.7% |
| With high school graduation certificate |
2,233 |
40.3% |
| Trades certificate or diploma |
2,083 |
15.9% |
| College |
2,535 |
19.3% |
| Without certificate or diploma |
700 |
27.6% |
| With certificate or diploma |
1,835 |
72.4% |
| University |
1,524 |
11.6% |
| Without degree |
509 |
33.4% |
| Without certificate or diploma |
305 |
20.0% |
| With certificate or diploma |
204 |
13.4% |
| With bachelor's degree or higher |
1,016 |
66.7% |
| Source: Manifold Data Mining Inc. Superdemographics 2006. |
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| Last Updated: February 2008 |
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Universities (including distance and drive times)
Colleges (including drive times)
| Fleming College - Haliburton School of the Arts |
297 College Drive, Box 839, Haliburton, Ontario K0M 1S0 Phone: 705-457-6464 or 1-866-353-6464 Fax: 705-457-2255 Email: info@flemingc.on.ca,
Offering diverse educational opportunities in an extensive range of media, Fleming College's Haliburton School of The Arts is renowned for its innovative programming, unique and intensive delivery, small class sizes and high caliber faculty. Nestled in the Highlands, overlooking Head Lake, amongst a myriad of trees and art sculptures, our stunning new Campus promises to inspire.
Halibuton School of the Arts offer the unique ecotourism and adventure tourism management program, which teaches students how to blend community, economic and resource management needs to help find a balance between environmental and social concerns and the impact of nature based and adventure based travel around the world.
Haliburton School of the Arts offers the following programs:
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Artist Blacksmith
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Ceramics
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Ecotourism and adventure tourism management
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Expressive Arts
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Fine Arts
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Glassblowing
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Horticulture Technical Apprentice - Basic
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Jewellery Essentials
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Photo Arts
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Sculpture
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Sustainable Building Design and Construction
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Visual Arts Fundamentals - Drawing and Painting
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Visual and Creative Arts Diploma |
| Other Colleges |
Distance (miles) |
Drive Time |
Website |
| Canadore |
143 |
3 hours |
www.canadorec.on.ca |
| Durham |
94 |
2.25 hours |
www.durhamcollege.ca |
| Sir Sandford Fleming |
60 |
1.5 hours |
www.flemingcollege.ca |
| Georgian |
75 |
1.75 hours |
www.georgianc.on.ca |
| Seneca |
106 |
2.33 hours |
www.senecac.on.ca |
| Centennial |
124 |
2.75 hours |
www.centennialcollege.ca |
| Humber |
120 |
2.66 hours |
www.humber.ca |
| George Brown |
118 |
2.66 hours |
www.georgebrown.ca |
| Michener Institute |
118 |
2.66 hours |
www.michener.ca |
Other labour force development resources
Fleming College Employment Resource Centre
49 Maple Avenue
Haliburton, Ontario K0M 1S0
Phone: 705-457-2020
Fax: 705-457-9520
This Project is funded by the Government of Canada. Services offered at this location: Assistance through the Employment Advisor for both job seekers and employers regarding job development, employment counseling, assessing and applying for Service Canada Programs. Programs financially benefit the employee and the employer (wage subsidy, training, self-employment). Workshops and Job Finding Employment Programs are also available. Self-help resources include computers and library for resume/cover letter writing and internet job searches. Available applications include Employment Insurance, Canada Pension, Social Insurance and Birth Certificate. For employment Insurance enquiries call 1-800-206-7218
Job Connect - Youth Employment Services
Village Court Plaza, Upper Level
PO Box 839
Haliburton, Ontario K0M 1S0
Phone: 705-457-2020
Fax: 705-457-9570
For youth between 16 & 24 years - out of school and out of work. Job Connect is a program run by Sir Sandford Fleming College to assist youth with employment planning and finding jobs, resume writing, interview skills, etc. Assists employers by matching to fill positions and by providing training subsidies.
Northern Lights Vocational Services
51 Bobcaygeon Rd.
Minden, Ontario, K0M 2K0
Phone: 705-286-4642 or 1-800-361-4642
Fax: 705-286-4767
Email: info@northernlightsvs.on.ca
Web: www.northernlights.on.ca
Northern Lights Vocational Services was established in 1985 in response to requests from the Ministry of Community and Social Services (VRS program) for the provision of short-term vocational assessment, training, and job placement services in rural and remote areas of Eastern and Central Ontario. The company was designed to operate on a fee for service basis in the private sector. Initial referrals came from Vocational Rehabilitation Services (MCSS), Workers' Compensation Board, & insurance companies.
Secondary Schools
Haliburton Highlands Secondary School
Hwy 121 & County Rd 1
Haliburton, Ontario K0M 1S0
Phone: 705-457-2950
Fax: 705-457-4026
Email: gary.brohman@tldsb.on.ca
Web: www.tldsb.on.ca/schools/hhss
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