After doing 10 months in the Introduction to Construction Trades course, which entailed learning the basics of welding, carpentry, electric and plumbing, I decided that the carpentry program would be the best fit for my skills. Already an accomplished carpenter and having excelled in the other trades offered by the ICT course, I had a...Read More
Who am I? What do I do? What did I study? Are three questions that I am asked on a regular basis. To be honest, I do not have a short answer. I wear a few different hats throughout the week. The hat I wear at CVCEC is that of a recreation technician, working with...Read More
We attended the Ormstown Fair as they were celebrating it’s 100 anniversary this year! We took a look around and also let families know that there is still time to apply to be one of the two families who’ll eventually get a brand new home. Have a great summer everybody and we’ll get you update with the...Read More
Did you have a Scottish bagpiper introduce you during your graduation ceremony? Well our students did :). In this episode we attend CVCEC’s Graduation Ceremony. We get a chance to speak to a few students and staff members who explain the pride and joy felt during this momentous event in one’s academic journey. Congratulations to...Read More
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
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
