Adult Education & Vocational Training
Western Québec coordinates quality education in five adult education and vocational studies centres. All centres provide quality English-language education over an immense and diverse territory which covers the Outaouais, Pontiac and Abitibi-Témiscamingue regions. Our Adult Education Services are also offered virtually through Distance Education for Adults Services.
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Western Québec Career Centre
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Hull Adult Education Centre
Hull Adult Education Centre
The Hull Adult Education Centre offers courses that allow students to complete their High School education, acquire academic upgrades, complete required prerequisites for vocational training or collegial studies. HAEC focuses on student success and preparedness.
Website: hulladulteducationcentre.com Address: 185, rue Archambault, Gatineau, QC J8Y 5E3
Office: 819 595-1226
Email: aehull@wqsb.qc.caCentre Director: Scott Cavers (scottcavers@wqsb.qc.ca)
Academics
- English
- Math
- French
- Physical Science
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Biology
- History
- Geography
- Career Choice & Job Search
- Computers
- Literacy
- Photoshop & Web design
- Economics
Services
- Cafeteria
- Guidance Counselling
- Gym activities
- Student assemblies
- Complementary Services
- Individualized instruction
- Breakfast Program
- English Second Language Courses at night
- Math Courses at night
- Admission and Equivalency Exams Offered. GDT, SSET and GED’s
- Part time and Full time studies
- Orientation Services
- Remind App to keep students up to date on current events
Extra-Curricular Activities
- Very active Student Council
- Intra-mural sports activities
- Field trips
- Intra-provincial soccer and volleyball
- Raspberry Pi Programming
- Art and Tea lunch program
Activities & Events
- Career Open House (Algonquin & Heritage College, WQCC, PWHS, D’Arcy McGee HS, Ottawa U & Carleton U)
- BBQs
- Community Literacy Day
- Multi-Cultural Luncheons
- Wellness Fair
- National Arts Centre theatre matinées
- Talent show fundraisers
- Graduation & Success Award Ceremonies
- Guest Speakers
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Maniwaki Adult Education and Vocational Training Centre
Maniwaki Adult Education and Vocational Training Centre
The Maniwaki Adult and Vocational Education Centre provides a respectful, caring, safe, healthy, and supportive learning environment that promotes active student involvement and self-motivation, while encouraging students to achieve through the establishment of personal goals and recognition of strengths.
The Centre strives to meet the needs of the community through the delivery of appropriate and relevant programming as expressed by public demand and individual student needs.
Website: maniwakiadulteducationcentre.com
Address: 265, rue Hill, Maniwaki, QC J9E 2G8
Office: 819 449-1731
Email: aemaniwaki@wqsb.qc.caCentre Director: Sheldon Macgillivray (smacgillivray@wqsb.qc.ca)
For Information on Programs & Services: Thérèse Garneau (ext. 416006 or tgarneau@wqsb.qc.ca)
Academics
Adult Education (academic upgrading or high school diploma)
- Math
- Science
- Social studies
- English
- French
- Computer studies
- Options
Vocational Training (diploma of vocational studies, or DVS)
- Accounting
- Commerce
- Institutional and Home Care Assistance
- Secretarial Studies
Services
- SARCA services
- Individualized instruction
- Flexible scheduling
- Part time and full time studies
- Career counselling
- GDT (General Development Test) Testing
- SSET (Secondary School Equivalency Test) Testing
- GEDTS (General Education Development Test) Testing
- Classroom and facility rental opportunities evenings, weekends, and summer
Extra-Curricular Activities
Activities & Events
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Pontiac Continuing Education Centre
Pontiac Continuing Education Centre
This centre allows students to pursue both academic and vocational studies. Students can acquire their high school diplomas, pre-requisites for vocational or college/university programs, or do academic upgrading. Students can also pursue their DVS (Diploma of Vocational Studies).
Website: pontiac.westernquebec.ca Address: 89 rue Centre, Shawville, QC J0X 2Y0
Office: 819 647-5605
Email: aepontiac@wqsb.qc.caCentre Director: Jennifer Dubeau (jdubeau@wqsb.qc.ca)
Academics
- High School Courses:
- Math
- Art
- Science
- French
- English
- Physical Education
- Social Sciences
- Music & Computer Studies
- Drama
- Vocational courses:
- Accounting
- Secretarial studies
- Health Assistance and Nursing
- Assistance in Health Care Facilities
Services
- Individualized instruction
- Student support with links to community agencies
- SARCA services
- Career Counselling
- Flexible Scheduling
- Part time and full time studies
- GDT, SSET testing
Extra-Curricular Activities
- Lunch hour workshops
- MusicMakers
- Sports Tournament
Activities & Events
- Graduation
- Guest speakers
- Career Fair
- Community potlucks
- Open House
- High School Courses:
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Western Québec Continuing Education Centre – Val-d’Or
Western Québec Continuing Education Centre – Val-d’Or
The Western Québec Continuing Education Centre in Val-d’Or offers courses that allow students to complete their high school diploma or receive prerequisites for vocational training and post-secondary options. This is a vibrant centre that is currently growing its student body, and also houses the Val-d’Or Community Learning Centre.
Staff at the Centre believe in empowering adults to become life-long and life-wide learners, who explore opportunities they value that lead to their success. Education is a lifelong pursuit for intellectual and social growth, which makes an individual a productive, contributing, and caring member of society.
Website: valdoradulteducation.com
Address: 980, 7e rue, Val-d’Or, Québec J9P 3P8
Office: 819 825-4135
Fax: 819 825-0011
Email: aevaldor@wqsb.qc.caCentre Director: Sheldon Macgillivray (smacgillivray@wqsb.qc.ca)
For Information on Programs & Services: Natasha Frost-Larivière (ext. 628006 or natashafrost@wqsb.qc.ca)
Academics
Adult Education (academic upgrading or high school diploma)
- Math
- Science
- English
- Social Studies
- Options
- Computer studies
- French
Vocational Training (diploma of vocational studies, or DVS)
- Accounting
- Secretarial Studies
Services
- GDT (General Development Test) Testing
- SSET (Secondary School Equivalency Tests) Testing
- GEDTS (General Education Development Test) Testing
- Ongoing enrollment in Secretarial and Accounting Vocational Diploma Programs
- Classroom and facility rental opportunities evenings and weekends
Extra-Curricular Activities
Activities & Events
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Western Québec Career Centre
Western Québec Career Centre
Western Québec Career Centre’s staff bring a wealth of expertise and experience from the field to their classrooms, labs and workshops which are invaluable and inspirational to our students. Graduates from the WQCC enter hospitals and care facilities, dealerships, government offices, or businesses as skilled, qualified and competent individuals, who are equipped with the expertise to further advance themselves in their career of choice.
Website: wqcc.ca Address: 100, chemin Frank Robinson, Gatineau, QC J9H 4A6
Office: 819 684-1770
Email: wqcc@wqsb.qc.caCentre Director: Damian Curley (dcurley@wqsb.qc.ca)
Academics
- Health Assistance & Nursing
- Automotive Mechanics
- Welding & Fitting
- Accounting
- Secretarial Studies
- Starting a Business
- Residential and Commercial Drafting
- Industrial Drafting
- Home Care Assistance
- Assistance in Health Care Facilities
- Hotel Reception
- Special International Student Programs
Services
- Career Counselling
- Guidance Counselling
- Individualized Schedules
- Resume Building
- Tutoring
- SSET’S
- GDT’S
- GEDT’S
- FSWEP
- CWB Welding Tickets
- ASP Construction Card
- E-learning
- Facility Rental
- RAC services
- Student Workshops
- Loans & Bursaries
- Industry Partnerships and visits
Extra-Curricular Activities
- Pesticide Testing
- Distance Education
- Safety and Construction
- French Second Language Courses
- Student for a Day
- RAC services
Activities & Events
- BBQ’s
- Assemblies
- Special Events
- Trivia Night
- Grad Celebration
- Adult Learners Week
- Career Fairs
- Christmas Family Day
- Winter Activity Day
- Intramural Ball Hockey
- Christmas Craft Sale
- Governing Board
- Student Council
- Student for a Day
- Industry Partnerships and Visits
- Open House
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Anishnabe Adult Education Centre
Anishnabe Adult Education Centre
Anishnabe Adult Education Centre offers courses that allow students to complete their High School education, acquire academic upgrades, complete required prerequisites for vocational training or collegial studies. Anishnabe Adult Education focuses on student success and preparedness, Indigenous studies and traditions.
Address: 8 rue Kateri, Notre-Dame-du-Nord, QC J0Z 3B0
Office: 819-723-5050
Centre Director: Ruth Ahern (rahern@wqsb.qc.ca)
Academics
- Math
- Science
- Social studies
- English
- French
- Computer studies
- Physical Science
- Biology
- History
- Options
Services
- SARCA services
- Individualized instruction
- Flexible scheduling
- Part time and Full time studies
- Career counselling
- GDT, SSET Testing
Extra-Curricular Activities
- Workshops
- Guest speakers
- Indigenous studies
Activities & Events
- Events with community partners