When people hear the word Landscaping, many think of gardens and plants. But there is more to it than that. It is hard to imagine when you see a beautifully landscaped property that it likely started out as a muddy lot with a new house on it. Now it may have walkways, a driveway, patio...Read More

I remember 6 years ago taking the Carpentry DEP course in Ormstown at CVCEC, what is now a classroom used to be a storage shed and the hangar was on a gravel floor and not yet insulated. My colleague Don showed me pictures of years before where the fences were so close by it seems unbelievable...Read More

It’s been awhile since we’ve given you some news about our Habitat For Humanity – Our House build. So here it is. The project is moving forward full steam ahead! But as with many extraordinary endeavours, such as carpentry program building two homes for two families, challenges arise along the way. Finding solutions and getting the...Read More

The staff and students from CVCEC wanted to give everyone a Holiday surprise! Take a listen, watch and enjoy their own rendition of Bruce Springsteen’s version of “Santa Claus is Coming To Town”. Happy Holidays from CVCEC!  Read More

I have been doing the coordination of the Carpentry program for the past seven years. I have enjoyed working with a great team of teachers as well as dealing with the various suppliers, partners, CSST, CCQ, RBQ and many other construction associations.  Being female in a traditional male dominated industry has been an enjoyable learning experience. ...Read More

Students that have succeeded in the carpentry program at C.V.C.E.C. could say that this centre is not only about learning curriculum but also about getting them ready for the next steps. All of the teachers are from different spheres of the trade, bringing a wide variety of experience and know-how that is shared with our...Read More

Whether fresh out of high school or coming back to school after years in the workforce, signing up for a vocational program is always an exciting new adventure. Most students attending the programs drive to school, but for some, the adventure includes relocating miles from home and settling into the Chateauguay Valley. These students are often gaining...Read More

Interior Finish is one of my favourite modules because we can use the learning from earlier modules and some imagination to make some very interesting projects come to life. Some of the work is quite challenging, like the cope cuts for the crown mouldings and the window dressing. When you see the finished product, and the...Read More

Time flies when you’re having fun When you decide to go back to school, you accept the fact that there will be times when you’ll be sitting in a classroom, trying not to drift off. But if you signed up for the carpentry program, you may not have given a great deal of thought to...Read More

Kaid Rahal – Graduate Construction Business Management 2013, Graduate Carpentry 2006 LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP! In four short months and with minimal costs, you can,graduate with an Attestation of Vocational Studies in Construction Business Management. Learn the skills to become your own boss before spring. Classes begin November 13th, 2014, Monday to Friday, 8:00-3:00 at the Chateauguay...Read More