Soup to Warm your Hearts The cold, the wind, the temperature, what a winter….. Even though there is no wind-chill of -32 today, we are still in the mercy of winter, but I ask you, who doesn’t like to keep warm, no matter what the temperature is outside. To help warm the cockles of our...Read More

For the student, the typical day in the Construction Carpentry program at CVCEC means attending class either in the classroom or in the shop or field, depending on the topic or the tasks to be accomplished.  Sometimes, students who have finished their assigned work or who are ahead of the rest of the group can...Read More

“Tools and skills, in the dawn of the world were a man’s first, best friends. They remain his best friends still in a world grown old and infinitely complex. By means of them he can unlock the doors to a life of creative activity that is full of interest. Without them he is mere shadow...Read More

Have you ever wanted some help as to the best way to adjust your cabinet doors? In this “HOW TO” segment, John Hodges from our carpentry department, will walk you through the best way to get those cabinet doors just the way you want by adjusting the hinges.  Previous – How to videos: – to change...Read More

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