Milton's workforce
Build with one of Ontario's most educated workforces
Milton attracts top talent in many professional STEM and technology fields. Located within Canada’s largest technology cluster, the Toronto–Waterloo Innovation Corridor, our professionals are ambitious, educated, highly-skilled, and eager for competitive roles.
77%
77% Milton residents have attained a post-secondary education.
70%
Of those with post-secondary education, 70% are in STEM.
62%
62% of Milton’s labour force work in knowledge-based jobs.
2
2 renowned post-secondary institutions are located in Milton.
17
17 world-class universities and colleges are located within one hour.
3.9M
3.9M labour pool available across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.
71%
71% women’s participation in the labour force.
Post-secondary institutions
Wilfrid Laurier University and Conestoga College attract a diverse range of learners, foster innovation both within their programs and in partnership with the local business community, and fuel the local workforce.
Aligning with Milton’s key sectors, the curriculum at these institutions focuses on STEM and emerging fields, work-integrated learning, and upskilling and reskilling the local workforce in collaboration with local industry.
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