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

I have been a cabinet maker running my own business for over 16 years.  I have enjoyed the challenges and successes of working in the trade that I love.  I was recently invited to share my skills, knowledge and passion with a group of students at the Chateauguay Valley Career Education Centre in Ormstown.  I...Read More

If you want to go to school where there’s action…then look no further because the Chateauguay Valley Career Education Centre (CVCEC) is the place for you. In just one day we have so many activities going on it’s hard to keep up.  For instance, we have Stephanie Diabo arriving at the school to do “Student for Day...Read More

WHAT IS STUDENT SUCCESS? Broadly speaking, success is when a student is able to finish the program and graduate with a DEP. However, on a daily basis, success is a regular undertaking involving dynamic relationships – between the student and the –        material being learned; –        rest of the classmates; –        CVCEC network of staff...Read More

The best part of my job is being able to assist new and existing students; ensuring their goals are met and that they each have a “success story” when they leave CVCEC. One of the greatest attributes of CVCEC is how the staff and students, together, are involved in so many activities, which creates a great and...Read More

I recently witnessed transformation of someone I’ve known for many years. Daniel Daudelin had a reputation that preceded him as early as elementary school and I saw first hand what they meant when I worked at the high school. As a kid he was perpetually in trouble and my thoughts were that his future was...Read More

We’ve spent the last year thinking about who we are. As you interact with us going forward you’ll likely see our new NFSB Continuing Education logo, or maybe a new banner or ad. What we hope you’ll see is us honouring our current and future students who find the courage to overcome obstacles, defy expectation,...Read More