Mississauga, Ontario Career Training and College Degree Programs

ARTICLE: Mississauga In-Depth

Mississauga, Ontario is located in the Regional Municipality of Peel, and is Canada's sixth most populous city. As of the 2006 census, Mississauga had a total population of well over 660,000 residents. Also known as "Absolute World," Mississauga embraces its reputation for a high quality of life with seemingly unlimited growth potential.

The population of Mississauga has nearly doubled in the past 20 years. A large immigrant population and the presence of transplant workers have increased the capabilities of this multinational city. Mississauga features a thriving downtown area that holds some of the largest corporate headquarters in Canada.

The major employers in Mississauga, Ontario include:

• Amazon.ca
• Atomic Energy of Canada Limited
• Microsoft Corporation Canada
• NCR Corporation
• Hewlett-Packard Canada, Limited

If you're considering moving to Mississauga to start a new career, the degree programs that offer the best opportunities are payroll administration, computer applications, business administration, and banking and financial services. As home to more than 18,000 companies ranging from corporate head offices and industrial branch operations to corner store retail businesses, Mississauga boasts 50 of Canada's Fortune 500 companies.

The industries that will have the biggest demand for graduates include pharmaceuticals, electronics, computer, chemical and transportation parts, and equipment industries. The city is launching a renewable energy project that uses solar panels to provide power to the city's government infrastructure.

Sources:

• City of Mississauga

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