The CDC Pont-Viau is the vocational training centre of the Commission scolaire Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier, serving a diversified clientele in Laval, Quebec.
The Centre de développement des compétences (CDC) Pont-Viau is the vocational training centre of the Commission scolaire Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier. It is a public institution and has served a diversified clientele for more than 25 years. The centre's guiding motto is « apprendre à gagner ».
The centre offers a range of English-language programs approved by the Ministry of Education that lead to careers in office automation, health care, construction and education. It also offers specialized trades programs through its regional partnerships. Offerings include the Soutien aux services d'assistance en établissement de santé et de services sociaux program (code 5905, 705 hours over 7 months), a Recognition of Acquired Competencies (RAC) service that can give advanced standing in a diploma or certificate program, and a Preparation Course for the OIIAQ Exam. The Maisons durables au Québec training was officially approved by the Ministry of Education and is now offered in English.
Admission routes include Admission et inscription for vocational training at CDC Pont-Viau, Admission aux centres d'éducation des adultes for CDC Vimont and CDC Lachute, and the Programme pour élèves internationaux (International Student Program).
The CDC Pont-Viau is located at 60 rue Lahaie, Laval, Québec, H7G 3A8. Adult general education services have a Vimont (Laval) location and a Lachute location. The International Student Program's Rosemère office is at 235 Montée Lesage, Rosemère, QC, J7A 4Y6.
The Commission scolaire Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier's international student program offers students from around the world the opportunity to study in a welcoming, multicultural environment. The organization's social mission is to make neurodiversity shine.