A public vocational training, adult education and continuing education centre in Joliette, Quebec, part of the Centre de services scolaire des Samares.
The Centre multiservice des Samares is the vocational training, adult education and continuing education centre of the Centre de services scolaire des Samares. It is a public institution located at 333, rue Sir-Mathias-Tellier Sud in Joliette, Quebec, J6E 6E6. The centre is present across the territory of the MRCs of D'Autray, Joliette, Matawinie and Montcalm. Its telephone number is 450 758-3552.
The college offers vocational programs that lead to a diplôme d'études professionnelles (DEP), an attestation de spécialité professionnelle (ASP) or an attestation d'études professionnelles (AEP). Vocational programs include Comptabilité, Cuisine and Coiffure. Adult general education allows students to obtain a diplôme d'études secondaires (DES) or the prerequisites for vocational or college training. Distance learning allows students to study without travelling and obtain a diplôme d'études secondaires.
The college has fifteen establishments for vocational training and adult general education. Listed facilities include the Restaurant-école de l'École hôtelière de Lanaudière, break and lunch areas for students, and the Centre d'excellence en santé de Lanaudière.
The centre aims to promote diplomation, qualification and employability in the Lanaudière region. It serves more than 7,000 students across the region. Its Service aux entreprises supports the development of organizations in their community. The college is recognized for the quality of its teaching.
The college celebrated 25 years of activity in 2026, marking 25 years of collaboration with several organizations in the region.