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"Not everyone connects small populations with large opportunities - but they should. Of course there are opportunities in cities, but there's also a ton of competition, so many people fighting for jobs. In a community like North Perth, you can and will work your way up. You feel appreciated and valued as a young worker in a small town." - North Perth Youth
Youth from various backgrounds and sectors have chosen to make North Perth home. Who makes the move to rural Ontario? You will find these youth:
- Value a strong sense of community;
- Want their free time spent with friends and family, pursuing hobbies or simply relaxing – not commuting;
- Seek homeownership;
- Aspire to have a high quality of life;
- Believe in raising their families in safe, healthy communities;
- Have entrepreneurial spirits; and
- Feel inspired by stunning, natural landscapes.
Why choose North Perth?
We have developed profiles of several local youth, as well as some manufacturing and agricultural career cards, to give you an idea of what North Perth can offer you. More profiles from throughout Perth County can be found on the Perth County website.
| Alanna |
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Alanna is a dairy farmer and North Perth resident. Her rural roots and the vast opportunities in agriculture brought her back to her family farm in North Perth after graduating from the University of Toronto. Learn more about Alanna and opportunities in agriculture by viewing her profile. |
| Becca |
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Becca is an accountant at a local firm and a North Perth resident. When she moved to the city for post-secondary education, Becca realized how much the small community she grew up in meant to her and the career opportunities it could bring. Learn more about Becca and the benefits of small communities by viewing her profile. |
| Blair |
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Blair is an industrial mechanic millwright at a local millwrighting business and North Perth resident. By living and working in North Perth, Blair is able to have a fulfilling and exciting career, enjoy the benefits of rural life, and access all the amenities and conveniences of a larger city. Learn more about Blair and his exciting and challenging career by viewing his profile. |
| Carter |
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Carter is a young apprentice at a local, long-standing North Perth employer. For someone looking at career options after high school like Carter, North Perth and the surrounding Perth County area is in high demand for individuals interested in the skilled trades. Learn more about Carter and his successful career by viewing his profile. |
| Garrett |
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Upon graduating from university, Garrett, who is an accountant, didn't have a game plan for his future. When a career opportunity presented itself in North Perth, Garrett decided to move to the municipality because of the good work-life balance available in a smaller community compared to large cities. Learn more about Garrett and the sense of community in North Perth by viewing his profile. |
| Holdyn |
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Athletics brought Holdyn to North Perth, but the community and opportunities are what kept him here upon graduating from high school. "The community bond here is incredible. It's easy to build positive relationships and establish common connections in small towns." Learn more about Holdyn and our welcoming community by viewing his profile. |
| Jeannine |
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Jeannine is a young entrepreneur and North Perth resident. Upon graduating from university, Jeannine, like many youth, felt a little lost in life. However, she soon came up with a fresh business idea. She knew her business would not only fill a niche in her community, but also be supported by the loyal customer base present in North Perth. Learn more about Jeannine and the support and loyalty of North Perth customers by viewing her profile. |
| Kahley |
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Kahley is a young entrepreneur and North Perth resident. She is an original small town girl and moved to North Perth to start her family. Her interior design firm started as evening and weekend consulting, and has now grown to a thriving, full-time business. She believes that no consumer is more loyal than small towns supporting their local businesses. Learn more about Kahley and her experience with small town loyalty by viewing her profile. |
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Sarah |
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Sarah is an administrative assistant/public educator for the North Perth Fire Department. For anyone considering relocating to North Perth, Sarah strongly encourages them to do so. “If you move here, you’ll become part of the community and it won’t take long to adjust. It’s a very friendly place". Learn more about Sarah and her experience with living in a close-knit community by viewing her profile. |
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