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
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
Mr. X, c/o of retrosternal pain during exercise, and diaphoresis. Insulin is produced by the Beta cells in the Islets of Langerhans within the Pancreas. Chyme travels through duodenum. T3 and T4 are released to help achieve homeostasis. Sounds like a foreign language doesn’t it? These are actual medical terms and new information you could...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
What defines you? This was the first question our HAN students (and teachers – Health, Assistance and Nursing) were asked as we embarked on a reflection on cultural competency as global citizens and nursing students. mother, honest, caring, Canadian, determined, Native American, proud, sister, open-minded, Irish, respectful, strong, daughter, trustworthy, creative, loyal, patient… Such words,...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
We’re all about the students! I’ve been working at CVCEC for over 6 years now. I must say, the greatest part of my job is the interaction with the students in the building. There is something special about the atmosphere at the Centre. Our Health Care students regularly prepare us soups, muffins and cookies. The...Read More
Student HAN Survival Tips & Top 10 list. The 2nd year Health, Assistance and Nursing students are out on their final stage – one of the last steps before paying for their licenses and becoming professionals within the Quebec healthcare system. The students have been divided into groups and are at four different healthcare facilities;...Read More
Student Involvement is Important! This was a busy week at CVCEC. Teachers and students joined together to work on some goals for 2014. The three committees that met were Student Advisor, Safety and Health & Wellness. From these meetings new goals and challenges were born. I cannot express how important these committees are to school life. Students...Read More
What can I say about the Chateauguay Valley Career Education Centre? What a great place to work! Working in the office for the last twenty years, I have seen a lot; so many students graduate, so many new careers start, and so many friendships made! The potential student that comes to enquire about one of...Read More
