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Welcome to the Adult Education and Vocational Training Website
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Gordon
Robertson
The beauty industry is one of
the fastest growing professions inNorth America
today. The demand for highly skilled beauty
professionals has risen dramatically in the past
few years.
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 Esthetics program
Cours d'esthétique
1350 hours / heures
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 Electrolysis program
Cours en électrolyse
450 hours / heures |
 Hairdressing Program
Cours de Coiffure
1455 hours / heures |
Address:
240 Beaurepaire
Beaconsfield 514-426-5096.
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Pearson
Adult Centre
PACC Adult in
LaSalle offers courses from Sec 1 to Sec 5 in
all subjects so that students may complete their
High School Diploma, get pre-requisites for
vocational training or pre-requisites for CEGEP.
French and English are available for those who
wish to improve their basic language skills
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P.A.C.C
Vocational
Many of our
courses begin at varying times during the school
year...contact our admissions office, WAAVE, or
call our centre. We welcome visits and encourage
you to be Student for a Day.
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The Pearson Electrotechnology Centre
The Pearson
Electrotechnology Centre is currently undergoing
construction. When it opens in January, 2008 (
earlier if possible) this state-of-the-art
facility will be equipped with specialized
workshops and laboratories.
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The Electricity program
prepares students to practice the trade of
electrician. Successful candidates will be able to
install electrical systems in the residential,
commercial, institutional, industrial and public
work sectors, and maintain building electrical
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The Telecommunication
program will prepare students to install and repair
telecommunications equipment. In both cases,
programs are 1800 hours in duration.
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Address:
5000 rue René-Huguet
Lachine, 514-798-1818.
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Place Cartier
Full and part-time classes
scheduled day and evening, year round;
approaches that respect and support the
individual. Adults can complete high school,
prepare for CEGEP or vocational education,
upgrade language skills… your success is our
goal.
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Do you need financial
assistance to help you through your educational
journey?
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Take your time and
browze through the WAAVE website to find out about
all the services available to students who need help
reaching their educational goals
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Address:
8310 George St
LaSalle, 514-732-7766.
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West
Island Career Centre
Our full time diploma
programs are student-centered and reflect the
most up-to-date trends and standards in
industry. Our diversified programs are sure to
meet your career choices.
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Gordon Robertson
Centre's Busy Students
There is no end of things to do for the students at the Gordon
Robertson Career Centre. Students have been busy putting their
newly learned skills to the test all while learning more tricks
of their trades. Some students were in charge of all the hair
and makeup at the Truly Outstanding Pearson Show (TOPS) that
took place late April. Around the same time as TOPS, a bus
filled with staff and students attended the International Beauty
Show, the largest show of its kind in North America. The show
takes place in New York City and it offers all who attend an
opportunity to learn about the latest styles and trends in the
beauty industry. In addition to that, Beurling Academy’s
annual fashion show recently took place and again the students
from the centre took care of the performers’ hair and
make-up.
Topping off their many activities, the
students also got to pamper moms at the centre’s Mother’s Spa
Day in honour of Mother’s Day. Those who attended started the
morning with a spa manicure and pedicure followed by a delicious
lunch. Their afternoon included a facial, a relaxing back
treatment with hot stones and finally, their wonderful day was
completed by having their make-up applied.
The centre is now looking for students to
fill a hairdressing class that starts on May 25th and
an esthetics class beginning on July 2nd. For more
information, visit
http://grc.lbpsb.qc.ca .
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PACC Adult Education Students Published
On
April 23rd, Pat Dennison, a teacher of Basic English at Pearson
Adult and Career Centre - Adult Education (PACC) along with her
class attended a very special book launch. The launch took
place at the Blue Metropolis Festival in Montreal and the book
that was launched, Quebec Roots: the Place Where I Live features
Ms Dennison’s students. Quebec Roots 2009 is a literary project
where students from Anglophone schools in Quebec create an
anthology of stories of different communities told in words and
photographs.
Under Ms Dennison’s guidance, her students took pictures and
wrote about the transition from their native countries to their
new community. PAAC is very proud of their adult students who
were published in this year’s Quebec Roots edition. For more
information or to purchase a copy, send an email to info@bluemetropolis.org.
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Nancy Crevier's Bold Career Choice Wins her a Prize
Nancy Crevier, a student at Pearson
Electrotechnology Centre won a prize in a contest called
Chapeau, les filles! for the Montreal region.
Nancy, a student
in Electricity was awarded $500 from Emploi-Quebec. On April
7th, she was honoured along with many other women at Dawson
College for her bold career choice.
Chapeau, les filles! is a contest honouring female students who
are currently studying in a technical or professional course
that is traditionally dominated by men. The contest takes place
in every region in Quebec .
Nancy is also up for another award at a National gala that will
take place May 4th at the Monument-National in Montreal.
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Third annual launch of Adult
Learners' Week
The school board held its third annual launch of
Adult Learners' Week at the head office on March 26, 2007.
Gloria Keenan, Director of Adult Education & Vocational Training
opened the week, celebrated by over 40 countries, by stating,
"Today, we are honouring adult learners for their determination
and courage, as well as their commitment to learning."
Larry Smith, President of the Montreal Alouettes, and professed
life-long learner, spoke at the celebration.
To view pictures of the event, follow this link...
LA SEMAINE QUÉBÉCOISE DES ADULTES EN FORMATION
La commission scolaire a lancé pour une 3e année la Semaine
québécoise des adultes en formation à son centre administratif
le 26 mars 2007.
Mme Gloria Keenan, directrice de l'Éducation des adultes et de
la Formation professionnelle a inauguré cette semaine, célébrée
dans plus de 40 pays, en déclarant : "Nous honorons aujourd'hui
les adultes en formation pour leur détermination et leur
courage, de même que leur engagement dans l'apprentissage."
M. Larry Smith, président des Alouettes de Montréal et partisan
de l'éducation permanente, a adressé la parole aux participants.
Pour voir les photos de l'événement, suivez ce lien...
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A big win for PACC
It
is understood from all scopes of the globe that physical
exercise is beneficial in maintaining a healthy body and in
stimulating our brain. We at the Pearson Adult and Career
Centre-Adult Education (PACC) are realizing that when we add
physical exercise to the adult curriculum, we are not only
stimulating the brain but we are stimulating the soul. It has
been proven more than once with both the PACC-Adult Education
Centre and Place Cartier that basketball and soccer seem to be
the way to spark a light in students’ eyes.
The Adult and Vocational Training Sector
in the Lester B. Pearson School Board, along with other School
Boards have recognized a great need in the Adult and Vocational
departments for a sports league. Therefore we are in the process
of analyzing potential interests from other centres to confirm
that there should be a league created specifically for the Adult
and Vocational Training centres in the greater Montreal area.
Also, the mission is to use sports as a tool to establish School
Board partnerships as well as to be an incentive to encourage
our students to stay in school.
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all began with Pearson Adult and Career Centre-Adult Education
hosting the first exhibition basketball game with the St.
Laurent Adult Centre from the English Montreal School Board. The
final score was 54-48 for PACC. The excitement was high and
everyone is looking forward to the next game.
Not only does sport recognize the talent of Adult and Vocational
Training students, it can also open doors to students who are
interested in pursuing other sport oriented careers at another
level in the future.
For those of you who are not aware of what “We” in Adult and
Vocational Training Sector in the Lester B. Pearson School Board
are doing - - perhaps you should drop into one of our Centres
and see. Everyone is welcome - Anytime!
Shari Waldrich
WAAVE
(514) 732-7766X5
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Gordon
Robertson Centre inaugurates new parking lot.
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ON SEPTEMBER 26TH THE GORDON ROBERTSON CENTRE PROUDLY
DECLARED ITS NEW STUDENT PARKING LOT OPEN!
OUR ADG, VIVIANE CROUBALIAN CUT THE RIBBON WITH THE CENTRE
DIRECTOR, LOUISE BERGERON.
ALSO PRESENT AT THE CEREMONY: GLORIA KEENAN, SECTOR 5 DIRECTOR,
BARBARA FREESTON AND DON RAE, COMMISSIONERS,TEACHERS AND
STUDENTS OF THE CENTRE, RICHARD CORMIER, SECTOR MANAGER, JOSÉE
DUPUIS, ARCHITECT, AND ALL MEMBERS OF THE GORDON ROBERTSON
GOVERNING BOARD.
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The Olympics are not just
about sports.
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Pearson Adult and Career
Centre’s Pearson School of Culinary Arts in Ville LaSalle is
very proud to celebrate the Olympic successes of their
Professional Cooking and Pastry Making students at the Montreal
Regional Skills Olympics. |
Skills Olympics are held every
two years, at which time over forty different trades, including
pastry and cooking, compete. Vocational schools first select
candidates to represent them against other schools that offer
the same courses and reside in the same region. The winners of
each of these competitions get to represent their region, in our
case the Island of Montreal, in the provincial Olympics. The
provincial winner then goes on to represent Quebec at the
Canadians.
At the regional competition in March, Pearson School of Culinary
Arts won five out of a possible six medals. In early May, PSCA
representative, Graham Hood, after winning the Gold at the
regional competition, went on to compete in the Provincial
Skills Olympics in Quebec City and returned with the Bronze
Medal. Judges at both levels were very impressed by Lester B.
Pearson students’ professionalism and skill level.
Pictured are: Ms. Viviane Croubalian, Director of Adult
Education & Vocational Training, Professional Cooking, Laura
Walker (Regional – Bronze), Pastry Making - Raquel Perez
(Regional-Gold), Song Li (Regional – Silver), and Anthony De
Luca (Regional – Bronze).
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Premier Jean Charest visits Place
Cartier Adult Centre.
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Premier Charest was accompanied by Geoff Kelley, Yolande James and Pierre Marsan,
MNAs. The Chairman of the Board, Marcus Tabachnick , Vice-chair Sylvia Di
Donato, Chairperson of the Adult and Vocational Committee, Barbara Freeston,
Assistant Directors general Bob Mills and Lucie Laferriere as well as Viviane
Croubalian, Director of Adult and Vocational Education were present to represent
the school board and welcome the Premier. |
Premier Charest took the time to converse with students and the teachers and
staff who support them. He was very taken by their personal stories and their
life journey that brought them to Cartier. Gloria Keenan Centre Director
welcomed the Premier to Place Cartier and provided him with a description of the
centre including the number of students it serves, the age groups, the diversity
and the success of its students. Barry Gaiptman, Guidance counsellor added the
statistic of almost 600 students who have completed applications to cegep via
Cartier and attributed student success to the delivery of course content by
dedicated teachers. Teachers Hicham Gieh, Peggy Grant and Gail Gagnon confirmed
that a modular approach, lecture classes, extended class time, no homework and a
commitment to lifelong learning contributed to their students' success.
The Premier then toured the centre, visited classes and saw a physical science
experiment conducted in the new lab by Anton Rodler's students. Several
students posed with Premier Charest as their friends took photos with digital
cameras and cellular phones.
Gloria Keenan and Ronnie Marin were instrumental in facilitating the Premier's
visit to the West-Island. They worked with Geoff Kelly's office as well as the
RCMP and SQ to provide the premier the opportunity to speak to west-island youth
and get a true flavor of how lifelong learning takes place in this part of the
province. This was in fact Premier Charest's first visit to an English
educational institution. We are honoured that he selected Place Cartier.
Follow this link to view pictures from that day.
Viviane Croubalian
Director, Adult Education and Vocational Training
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Quebec Association of Adult Learners
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April 4, 2006 the Lester B.
Pearson School Board (LBPSB) in partnership with l'Institut de
coopération pour l'éducation des adultes (ICEA) and the Quebec
Association of Adult Learners (QAAL) hosted the official launch of Adult
Learners Week. The accomplishments of 67 individuals were recognized at
a public celebration held in their honor in the Boardroom of the Lester
B. Pearson School Board.
Mr. Jacques Demers, the invited guest of honor spoke of perseverance,
sacrifice, courage and the belief in oneself as essential ingredients to
overcome the difficulties and hardships often encountered by adult
learners. Mr. Demers himself is a testament to this philosophy.
It is a powerful statement to hold such a public event to recognize the
perseverance of adult learners and to support their hopes and dreams
that are often attached to this learning. The Lester B. Pearson School
Board was proud to host this important event.
Adult Learners Week is celebrated every year in Quebec in the month of
April. This year's Adult Learners Week is April 1 to 7. Other events
scheduled this week include: the Career Outreach Tour of Vocational
Training centres for high school students of sec. 3, 4 and 5 which took
place on April 4; and the Adult Education Conference for all Adult
Education teachers of Quebec's English-language school boards to be held
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A Vocational Training Fair at the Salon Éducation Formation
Carrière
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Montreal, October 6, 2005._ Students, parents and
those considering a change in career, are invited to visit the
Vocational Training Fair at the Salon Éducation Formation Carrière
which takes place from October 12th to the 15th at Place Bonaventure.
Continuous activities including demonstrations of various trades will take
place in an area of 5000square feet. It will be an ideal location to become
acquainted with those trades which offer excellent opportunities!
Visitors will have the opportunity to observe 12 trades demonstrated by
teachers and keen students. Among the trades being highlighted look for:
welder-fitter, electro-mechanic, chef and cabinet-maker. In addition, there
will be representatives of the various school boards present to inform the
public about all the programs offered in Vocational and Adult Education.
Information will also be made available regarding the Service régional
d’admission en formation professionnelle (SRAFP).
Non-Tradional Trades: a special welcome for women.
At the Vocational Training Fair, a special welcome will be planned for
women. Those who have chosen to work in a male-dominated trade will be on
hand to offer information to the visitors and guide them, counsel and
encourage them to choose a non-traditional trade as their career choice. On
Friday, October 14, the comedian, Jacques Piperni, will present humorous
short skits illustrating the integration of girls into traditionally
male-oriented trades.
The Vocational Training Fair is presented by six school boards
in the Montréal Metropolitan area in collaboration with the ministère de
l’Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport. In this interactive area, you will be
informed, but you will also be able to see, feel, touch and participate.
School Boards taking part:
Commission scolaire de la Pointe- de – l’Île
Commission scolaire de Laval
Commission scolaire de Montréal
Lester B. Pearson School Board
Commission scolaire Marguerite- Bourgeois
Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board
Information;
Diane Lamarche
Ministère de l’Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport
(514) 873-5847
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At this time, as the summer draws to a close,
we are currently being bombarded with back to school announcements. According to
one well known school supply outlet, it’s the most wonderful time of the year.
It is truly the start of a new year. For children returning to school, it brings
a chance for exciting learning opportunities and adventures. For youth, it is
the hope of succeeding in educational goals or simply hooking up with their
friends.
My concern is that the back to school time is not only for youth but it is the
chance for many adults to involve themselves in lifelong learning. Learning
keeps us young and gives us hope.
Through the world of adult education, adults who have not successfully completed
a high school diploma, can complete an unfinished certificate. The classes are
student centered and adult in nature. Often, students in the youth sector make
choices for academic programs that will not allow them to continue in higher
learning. Adult education programs will permit students to upgrade levels of the
basic courses to allow them to enter vocational programs, cegep or even
university. Upgrading of technological skills is still another reason adults
turn to adult education. One of my favorite students was a senior who took
French second language courses to be able to communicate with his brand new son
in law.
My biggest concern is for the adults who have not yet received a first diploma.
In Quebec, in 2001, slightly more than one million people aged 15 to 64 did not
have a secondary school diploma and were not attending an education institution.
Furthermore in 2003, according to the latest international study of Adult
Literacy and Life Skills, almost 50% of Quebecers aged 16 to 65 scored below
what is considered the minimum level of competency in prose literacy and
document literacy. The school boards of Quebec have been mandated by the
Ministry of Education to reach out to this population who has no first diploma.
The Lester B. Pearson School Board offers a service to support adults who have
no diploma or who need help with their literacy needs. This adult clientele is
often the last to come to an adult centre. People who have been unsuccessful at
school stay away and fear that “school smell” of chalk and blackboards. What is
important to note is that the centres are student centered. Staff has been
trained to deal with the adult clientele in an adult manner and to respect the
fears and aspirations of the returning student. Courses are offered during the
day as well as the evening. Furthermore, if a student is not able to come to the
centre, distance education models are also available. What is extremely
important for the potential student to realize is that he/she may not have to go
back to the beginning. Recognition of prior learning and skills from life- be it
from work or parenting, life experience are taken into account. A first diploma
is a necessity in today’s competitive world and the adult centres are there to
provide support and the means for our adults to attain one.
The Lester B. Pearson also provides 26 vocational programs in its centres.
Vocational training means secondary level programs in specialized trades or
fields; e.g. secretarial services, automobile mechanics, electricity, health
care, baker, food services, beauty care amongst others.
A glimpse at the jobs section of any newspaper is enough to show that many
companies are looking for qualified tradespersons. In vocational training,
students can see the concrete results of their efforts immediately and are
quickly immersed in the occupational world that attracts them. Entering
vocational training requires a passion. Furthermore, for many of them, this
hands on approach makes school more interesting, which in turn, encourages them
to continue and successfully complete their education. This passion is evident
when students who may have attended university or even worked decide to pursue a
passion and in fact, register for a vocational program. Many of the students in
our professional cooking programs have returned to our Pearson School of
Culinary Arts to pursue that dream of becoming a chef.
Given the economic growth that experts predict will continue in coming years and
the aging workforce population, there will be an increased demand for qualified
workers. According to Emploi Quebec’s 2005-2009 report on Job Prospects, there
will be 700,000 jobs to fill in Quebec, and a third will require vocational or
technical training. In the field of healthcare, there is a demand for qualified
workers at every level of expertise.
With more retirement departures within the next few years, more young Quebecers
could choose occupations requiring vocational training. Despite this very
promising scenario, one of every three young Quebecers leaves school without the
specialized training they need for a trade or technical job. Part of the reason
for this is our society’s lingering bias towards vocational training. I believe
that this lack of interest is largely due to a lack of knowledge about it.
Despite the increased promotion of certain trades due to such television
broadcasts as Holmes on Homes and Debbie Travis’ and the wealth of professional
cooking and fashion design shows, society needs to believe in the value of the
trades. The European community has a history of respecting master tradesmen.
All of us see the true value of an excellent carpenter or electrician when we
are in need.
When one has a family in the hospital or health care institution, it is the
vocationally trained nursing assistant who is closest to the patient in caring
for his or her daily needs.
Now more than ever, the anglophone community in Quebec needs trained and
qualified adults if it is to keep up with stiff world competition. Even at this
early stage, businesses are short of qualified workers, a trend that will gain
momentum in the next few years during to the aging of the baby boomers.
This is the opportunity for potential students to strike while the iron is hot.
There will be interesting jobs out there, but for trained candidates holding
diplomas. Trades will be at the top of the list.
The fact is that vocational training is an option that deserves serious
consideration by our youth and especially by those who advise them.
Just remember, back to school is for all. Get to it!
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