At CVCEC, we have the opportunity to welcome guest speakers during the year, but nothing would have prepared us for the presentation from CNESST’s Jonathan Plante. On March 12, 2007, Mr. Plante was working on a house construction site, and wanting to “save time”, didn’t use the precautionary steps one should take… and fell...Read More
A house has to rest on a solid foundation. It is the first and most crucial step of any worksite. Concrete is often a material of choice for foundations. Because it is mixed in a liquid form, a “mold” has to be built in order to create the shape needed when it hardens. This is...Read More
Tamara is in the Construction Business Management at CVCEC. She already owns a business and wanted to acquire even more knowledge and skills for it to grow into the dream business she always envisioned. Having now taken the CBM course, she’s gained confidence and tools to better run her company and bring it to the...Read More
“Landscaping design is not a perfect science… but an art! I love creating.” – KB Kevin Bickes, graduated from our first-ever Landscaping Operations program at CVCEC. He never forgot his roots! He now runs his own successful landscaping business, Amenagement K.B. Landscaping, and regularly hires graduates from our program. He talked to us about why he hires...Read More
Are you ready to install a floating floor at your home? Not sure how to do it. This is such a do-it-yourself project, we wanted to have a complete start to finish video about how to install your floor. Let our carpentry teacher, Mr. Hodges, walk you through the steps and show you just how...Read More
Looking to build your future? Is Carpentry the program for you? Student Philip Tompkins tells us why he chose the program and how that decision has solidified his future.Read More
The day we have all been waiting for is finally here… Stacey and Chase get the keys to their new home. In this episode, we celebrate the official Habitat for Humanity – Key Ceremony event. Our partners from the municipality of Ormstown, Ecohabitation and countless others join our teachers, staff and students to witness this life-changing...Read More
We had a day full of joy, a few tears, happiness and pride. Along with Habitat pour l’humanité Québec, the municipality of Ormstown, Écohabitation, our countless other partners, teachers, staff, students and volunteers – this morning we took part in the ‘Key Ceremony’ and officially handed over the keys to Stacey and her son Chase. Thank you to...Read More
