despite census figures of 13 to 14 percent unemployment, locals report much higher rates. chronically high unemployment and the large young population about to or recently entered into the workforce create significant pressure for job creation, education and training. of residents 15 years and over 19 percent have less than a grade 9 education, 56 percent grade 9–13, 19 percent trade or other non-university and 6 percent university. social and health issues continue to provide significant challenges for this remote community and impact work-readiness.