The Centre de formation professionnelle de l'Estuaire is a vocational training institution in Quebec's Côte-Nord region with six pavilions.
The Centre de formation professionnelle de l'Estuaire is an educational institution located in the Côte-Nord region of Quebec. Its six pavilions cover a territory from Les Bergeronnes to Baie-Comeau. The Centre's team is made up of just over 80 people. Its stated mission is to support learners throughout their personal, professional and social journey through specialized and innovative teaching.
The Centre offers a wide range of vocational programs, including Mécanique automobile, Cuisine, Électricité and Secrétariat. It is considered the reference in mines and forestry, and is also well positioned in the energy and construction sectors. Vocational training emphasizes learning by doing, in workshops close to real work environments.
The Pavillon des Rives, at 931 Boulevard Jolliet in Baie-Comeau, hosts the largest workshops, for Mécanique automobile, Mécanique industrielle and Électromécanique. The Pavillon André-Jacob groups the largest number of programs, including SASI, Électricité, Coiffure, Secrétariat and Comptabilité. The Pavillon de la Foresterie in Forestville is the core of operations for Conduite de machinerie lourde en voirie forestière, Abattage et façonnage des bois and Forage au diamant. The Pavillon des Rivières, at 34, 11e rue in Forestville, hosts administrative offices and the Charpenterie-Menuiserie program.
The Centre offers several admission periods during the year. Students apply for vocational training through AdmissionFP, submitting a complete application with documents, which is analysed by a guidance counsellor.
The Centre states that its graduates have a very high job placement rate, which it attributes to its proximity to the region's thriving industries.