A professional training centre in Sherbrooke, Quebec, established in 1967 and offering more than 40 programs.
The Centre de formation professionnelle 24-Juin was established when the Centre d'apprentissage took possession of its new premises on rue 24-Juin in April 1967. The centre has been operating for more than 50 years. The name 24-Juin comes from a hangar owned by the Société Saint-Jean-Baptiste, located opposite the école du 24-Juin, where it stored parade float decorations and other equipment.
The centre offers more than 40 programs grouped into 7 sectors. Training combines practical learning (70%) and theoretical learning (30%). Teachers are experts in their field who come directly from the job market. Recognition of acquired skills (RAC) applies to 29 of the centre's programs.
Main buildings include the Pavillon central, the Pavillon du tourisme et de l'hôtellerie de Sherbrooke, and the Pavillon des techniques industrielles, as well as satellite sites. Listed facilities include Wellington | comptoir saveurs and Local E-2-015 du pavillon central (soutien et intervention). The centre has 170 teachers and 70 other staff members.
Admission is general, by online application (AdmissionFP), for applicants in Quebec or outside Quebec. The centre's educational project is a strategic tool setting out orientations, action priorities and expected results to ensure educational success for all students.