The level of education you have can broaden or limit your career options. Your educational attainment can effect:

• Whether you can find employment
• The types careers available to you
• The chances of finding a job you enjoy
• How much money you earn

One of the biggest perks of a diploma, degree, or trade certification is that these credentials have been proven to guarantee higher income.  In Nova Scotia, individuals who attain some post-secondary education or training earn more.  Education pays!

Nova Scotians with less than high school had a median income of $28,059, and 48% of those people did not earn any employment income.

Those working in the trades or apprenticeship had a median income of $35,850 and those with a college certificate or diploma had a median income of $36,683.

Nova Scotians with a university bachelor’s degree had a median income of $50,889.  Nova Scotians with a certificate or degree beyond the bachelor level had a median income of $63,998.

There is a strong relationship between the level of education a person attains and their chances of finding employment.  Having a good education will help ensure that you get a job you enjoy.

Those with a higher level of education are more likely to be employed in Nova Scotia.  In 2009, 82.9% of Nova Scotians aged 25-54 with a university degree were employed and 76.0% of those with a college diploma, compared to 71.3% of those with a high-school diploma and only 52.3% for those without a high school diploma.

Post-secondary education/training decisions can be tough.  People usually have a lot of questions when they are starting out and most occupations require further training and education.  There are many ways to get the education and/or training that you will need.  This website will help you get started on your path to post-secondary education.  You can start by visiting the Education/Training options on the left navigation bar to review the types of education/training available.

If you are looking for information on the education and training requirements for specific occupations, check out the Occupation Profile in the Search Job Profiles section.