Acquire the mandatory certification to work on a construction site* Register today! ASP Construction Certification Health & Safety on Construction sites If you ever have to wear a hard hat at work, this course is for you. All workers on Québec construction sites are obligated to follow the 30-hour course “Health and Safety...Read More
I have always been interested in Carpentry even at a very early age. As a kid, I used to go cut wood and was building my own furniture. One of my first jobs at the age of 16 was to build fences and decks. Later I switched to landscaping, no need to mention that physical...Read More
Video interviews with vocational teachers from across the province who explain their journey from being a student getting their DEP (diplôme d’études professionnelles), working in their respective fields for a few years, becoming teachers in a vocational centre and then returning to university to get their teaching degree. The dedication, passion and enthusiasm these professionals...Read More
The Our House Project won the Partnership Award at the “TIPSA Celebrating Success Ceremony” last Thursday evening. TIPSA (Provincial Interlevel Table for the English Sector) holds an annual ceremony to celebrate several innovative vocational and technical programs from across the province. Below is the text from the event program: “The New Frontiers School Board (NFSB),...Read More
In this episode we visit Trades In Motion, as an attendance record of 4 189 students make their way during the 3rd edition of the interactive career fair. – Students came from over 76 schools in the region. – Four local school boards partnered together for this project – 29 interactive vocational kiosks had the...Read More
The Design of the ‘Habitat/LEED House’ is ready. Our design team has been working diligently to come up with a plan that will meet necessary LEED requirements, meet the needs of our two potential families that will live there and be built in manner that our students will benefit and learn immensely from the experience....Read More
Come, See, Do and… Moo? (yes there was even a calf on-site) The Trades, literally, came alive in Chateauguay in early April as the the third edition of Trades in Motion took place under a giant tent in the parking lot of St.Willibrord school. This unprecedented event continues to grow, as this year four school...Read More
As a teacher, one of my greatest joys is to see the student’s desire to learn and to go beyond. Therefore, I strongly believe that creativity is a key to motivation. Carpentry modules are well structured and supervised but are basic trainings. By offering the student the possibility of making choices and experimenting, they become...Read More
Where is the Our House project at right now? In this episode you’ll get a quick recap of some of what’s happened to-date. From the launch of the project, meeting the teacher team, footage from the fundraising Jamboree and witnessing first-hand a Habitat family getting the keys to their own new home. We also throw...Read More
For all those young and old, and especially those who are “young at heart”, you’re invited to the next: TRADES IN MOTION / Open House: Wednesday, April 9th between 6:00-8:30 pm @ St. Willibrord School (300 McLeod street, Chateauguay). With over 25 interactive kiosks on-site, this unique event allows everyone (big and small) the opportunity to...Read More
