Commonwealth College is a private, for-profit vocational institute in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba, offering one-year programs in skilled fields.
Commonwealth College is a private, for-profit institution located at 991 St. James Street in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The college offers one-year programs in Canada and is registered as a Private Vocational Institute under the Private Vocational Institutes Act. It operates a downtown Winnipeg campus and is a member of the Manitoba Association of Career Colleges and the National Association of Career Colleges.
Commonwealth College was established in 1996 and has provided courses and programs in high demand fields since then. The college describes itself as a specialized institution focused on educating skilled experts in people-focused industries, including Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry, Hospitality, Healthcare, and Business. Its stated mission is to prepare students for meaningful work and life in an interconnected and constantly changing world.
Programs offered at the college are Ministry approved. Every program includes mandatory practicums, giving students real-world experience. Students must achieve a final mark of 70% in each course to pass. Supply Chain Canada has signed with the college and provides advanced standing to its graduates in the SCMP Designation Program.
The college has a commercial-grade kitchen, a student lounge, laboratories, and a Career Services team. Class sizes are small to allow for one-on-one assistance.
Applicants may be admitted with a High School Certificate and transcript of marks (GED equivalent), by successfully completing the Commonwealth College entrance assessment, or based on past academic information and prior work experience.