Among North Bay's many advantages is its readily available, highly skilled and educated workforce. Over 80% of North Bay's population, 15 years of age and over, achieved high school diplomas and 56% have graduated from a trade school, technical college or university.
North Bay’s labour force (aged 15 years and over by labour force status, 25% sample data) is comprised of approximately 25,490 individuals.
To maintain and build on this workforce, industry and educational partnerships are commonly formed and customized programs are established to find innovative solutions and meet specific industry needs.
North Bay is home to many educational institutions and training facilities that support the local workforce. In addition to Nipissing University and Canadore College, there are also several private training institutions dedicated to educating the community, including: