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Community & Belonging

Crime rates are lowest in Ottawa neighbourhoods with moderately high socio-economic status

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Arts & Culture

City of Ottawa arts programs and participation levels have declined in recent years

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City of Ottawa sports and fitness programs have been declining, but aquatics programs have been soaring

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City of Ottawa subsidies help residents participate in cultural and recreational programs

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Demand for Ottawa Public Library services remains high

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After climbing steadily between 2004 and 2007, library circulation per capita has steadied over the past decade.

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Education & Learning

Developmental health at school entry varies greatly between neighbourhoods

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Education levels vary significantly across neighbourhoods in Ottawa

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A high proportion of Ontarians do not score high on literacy and numeracy

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Literacy levels affect participation in ongoing job-related skills development

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English school board enrollment increases as children move from the Elementary to Secondary Level

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The proportion of Ottawa students meeting grade 6 provincial test standards is above the Ontario average

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The proportion of Ottawa high school students meeting provincial test standards remains above the Ontario average

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Some gains and some losses on other important aspects of learning

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Ontario student debt has risen sharply for graduate-level studies

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A high proportion of Ottawa residents are "STEM"-educated, but significant gender imbalances remain

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Education & Learning

Lack of science credits in high school limits choices in university

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Business management, social sciences, health and education are the most popular areas for post-secondary study in Ottawa

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Economy & Employment

Employment in health and education remains the largest

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OCF and Partners Support Systems Approaches to Youth Employment

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In 2016, the Ottawa Community Foundation (OCF) chose youth employment as the focus of its New Leaf Community Challenge (NLCC) grants program. This has resulted in over $1.4 million in funding to a wide range of strategic, collaborative initiatives to boost youth employment in Ottawa.

OCF Workshop Explores Sustainable Solutions to Youth Employment

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The OCF designed and delivered the workshop in partnership with the Ottawa Employment Hub (OEH) and the RBC Foundation, leveraging the tremendous research done by both these organizations on youth employment conditions and challenges.