Centre de formation professionnelle Le Granit is a vocational training centre in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, specializing in forest-sector programs.
The Centre de formation professionnelle Le Granit is located in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, at 3409, rue Laval. It is specialized in offering training programs in the forest sector. The centre offers training leading to diplômes d'études professionnelles (DEP).
The centre aims to stimulate initiatives and offer specialized training to favour regional development. It contributes to training a qualified workforce in various fields related to regional business needs. It also gives regional businesses the opportunity to upgrade their staff's skills. The centre works with partners, including ministries, associations, institutions and businesses, to support workforce adaptation and economic development.
The centre lists training programs in administration, commerce and IT, agriculture and fisheries, forestry and paper, and transport. Its forestry-related programs include Production acéricole, Abattage manuel et débardage forestier, and Aménagement de la forêt.
More than 50% of training in forest-sector programs takes place directly in the forest, on a 75-hectare territory. Practical training for the Production acéricole program takes place in a school sugar bush of 20,000 taps. Listed facilities include a dining area (salle de repas) and the Cafétéria de la Polyvalente Montignac.
International students may apply through Québec Métiers d'avenir. Canadian permanent residents or citizens also have an admission route. Contact is available by phone at 819-583-5773, extension 2200, or by email at cgranit@csshc.gouv.qc.ca.