The Centre de formation professionnelle de Verdun is a vocational training centre in Verdun, Quebec, offering short professional diplomas.
The Centre de formation professionnelle de Verdun is located at 1150, rue Galt in Verdun, Quebec. Its mission is to offer solid training with individualized support and tailored teaching, within groups that will never exceed 24 students. The centre is part of the Centre de services scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys.
The training offered is mainly short-duration diplomas of professional studies (DEP). Programs include Autobody Work, Hairdressing, Hair removal, Esthetics, Graphic arts, Automotive mechanics, Photography, and Beard care and cutting techniques. Students work in environments that replicate the world of work in the smallest details. The centre aims to prepare students for the world of work, including the behaviours employers seek. Students typically spend about 12 to 18 months at the centre.
The centre operates across two buildings: Édifice Galt and Édifice Gaétan-Laberge. Édifice Gaétan-Laberge houses autobody, automotive mechanics, esthetics and hairdressing workshops. Édifice Galt houses graphic arts, photography and a childcare service. Students have access to the cafeteria of École Monseigneur-Richard, and a food basket aid service is listed among the facilities.
Admission is handled through the regional vocational admission service (Service régional d'admission en formation professionnelle). The centre also holds open houses several times during the year for the general public and student groups.