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There are benefits to attending a trade school as opposed to attending a traditional college. If you have a particular career in mind, a trade school allows you to focus your education on that career alone, rather than colleges which require more comprehensive coursework. Trade schools offer courses in a variety of fields with an emphasis on hands-on training. If you live in or are relocating to Montreal, there are a number of trade schools in the area.
CDI College
The Montreal campus of CDI College offers programs in business, technology and healthcare. CDI is accredited by The Private Career Training Institutions Agency (PCTIA) and has been providing diploma education for 30 years. There you can receive training in the following disciplines: early childhood education; financial management; intra-oral dental assistance; legal administrative assistance; medical office assistance; networking and Internet security; nursing assistance; personal support work (such as home healthcare); Internet solutions development; web development; and property and casualty insurance. According to the school's website, "CDI College offers flexible class schedules, supportive instructors, and dedicated employment specialists . . ." Courses include hands-on, "learn-by-doing" instruction, so graduates are ready to work immediately. Study courses range anywhere from seven months up to 17 months.
CDI College
416 Boul. de Maisonneuve West 7th floor
Montreal, Québec, Canada
H3A-1L2
(800) 340-3341
cdicollege.ca
Automotive Training Centre
If you are an aspiring auto mechanic, the Automotive Training Centre has hands-on training programs for you. This school is accredited by the (PCTIA) and the Ontario Association of Career Colleges. In addition to classrooms, the campus has a 3,000-square-foot mechanic shop providing students with a learning environment that is virtually the same as an auto shop. "The shop gives you direct access to hoists, a tire changer, balancer machines, brake lathes, electronic diagnostic tools and a variety of air guns and shop tools," according to the school's website. You'll receive instruction from expert mechanics using the latest equipment and technology. You can specialize in such areas as mechanics, wheels, brakes, body repair and vehicle electronics. The auto mechanic program lasts 27 weeks.
Automotive Training Centre
7555 Boul. Henri-Bourassa East
Montréal, Québec, Canada
H1E-1N9
(877) 725-6026
autotrainingcentre.com
Academie Internationale Edith Serei
Opened in 1958 by Edith Serei, this academy holds the distinction of being the first school of esthetics in North America. The Academie Internationale offers programs in a variety of beauty treatments, plus electrolysis and massage therapy. All courses are taught concurrently in French and English. To earn a diploma in esthetics, you must complete 460 hours including courses on cosmetology, waxing, skin care, manicure and foot care. The academy offers a 230-hour course in electrolysis, plus three separate makeup courses that are 34 weeks, 98 hours and 42 hours respectively. There is a 415-hour massage therapy program including such courses as Swedish massage, anatomy and physiology, and communication skills. The academy also has a two-day laser hair removal course. Programs at this school combine classroom instruction with hands-on training.
Academie Internationale Edith Serei
2015 rue Drummond, bureau #700
Montreal, Québec, Canada
H3G-1W7
(800) 567-6950
edithsereiacademie.com
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