Most of the Provost population possess High school diploma or equivalent. This accounts for 30.65% of the population. No certificate, diploma or degree account for 23.88% of the Provost population. College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma account for 22.59% of the Provost population. Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma account for 12.34% of the Provost population. Bachelor's degree account for 5.87% of the Provost population. University certificate, diploma or degree above bachelor level account for 2.69% of the Provost population. University certificate or diploma below bachelor level account for 1.99% of the Provost population.
In Canada, education is seen as the most desirable route to earning a decent living and to enhancing personal growth and happiness. Educated people not only earn higher incomes but also contribute disproportionally to business innovation, productivity, and national economic performance. There is a strong and direct relationship between investments in education, educational attainment, and economic growth. A 2003 multi-country study from the European Commission found that if the national average educational attainment level is increased by a single year, aggregate productivity increases by 6.2 per cent right away, and by a further 3.1 per cent in the long run. Recent evidence also suggests that educated people make decisions that lead to healthier and longer lives. Education drives success.
| Statistic | Percentage |
|---|---|
| High school diploma or equivalent | 30.65 % |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 23.88 % |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 22.59 % |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 12.34 % |
| Bachelor's degree | 5.87 % |
| University certificate, diploma or degree above bachelor level | 2.69 % |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 1.99 % |