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
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
Valerie Liked helping others Wanted a challenge Enjoyed being part of a team Valerie graduated in Assistance in Health Care Facilities and is living the life she dreamed of. You could now have 2 diplomas (DEPs) in 9 nine months. This is the final opportunity to obtain a combined Home Care Assistance & Assistance in Health...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
We had an amazing evening with all the 2014 Graduates! It was an emotional event, with great co-hosts Normand Touchette and Sue O’Sullivan, a compelling guest speaker in Linda Boor, an emotional presentation from Maria Gudzio (on her last grad…) and great, smiling, proud students! Kudos to Patricia Donohue and the entire team who prepared...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
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
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
