Since 1990, Ontario employment has grown in all educational attainment categories with the exception of the “less than high school” category. While employment growth has been slight for high school graduates, growing by close to 11 percent from 1990 to 2009, employment growth for holders of a university degree or a postsecondary certificate or diploma has been strong. From 1990 to 2009, employment for individuals with a university degree more than doubled, an increase higher than that of any other educational group. Employment for holders of a postsecondary certificate or diploma grew by 77 percent over the same period. The recent economic downturn negatively affected all educational groups except individuals with a university degree; their employment level increased between 2008 and 2009. Employment gains for people with a university degree continued to increase over the first 10 months of 2010.