Centre de formation professionnelle de la Baie-James

Québec métiers d’avenir represents the majority of Québec school boards and their training centres to provide international students with free support services so they can complete their vocational training in Québec.

N.B.: Students who register directly with a training centre do not qualify for Québec métiers d’avenir’s services.

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Construction equipment mechanics

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Start of training :

Opportunity to begin throughout the year — 2024-2025

Language: French (C(1))
Duration: 1800 hours (15 months)
Costs: 38 757$ CAD*
Fees: 940$ CAD*

Drilling and blasting

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Start of training :
November 26, 2024

Language: French (B(2))
Duration: 900 hours (6 months)
Costs: 36 844$ CAD*
Fees: 310$ CAD*

Start of training :
April 29, 2025

Language: French (B(2))
Duration: 900 hours (6 months)
Costs: 36 844$ CAD*
Fees: 310$ CAD*

Health, assistance and nursing

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Start of training :
September 02, 2025

Language: French (B(2))
Duration: 1800 hours (15 months)
Costs: 37 954$ CAD*
Fees: 495$ CAD*

Institutional and Home Care Assistance

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Start of training :

Opportunity to begin throughout the year — 2024-2025

Language: French (C(1))
Duration: 870 hours (8 months)
Costs: 14 473$ CAD*
Fees: 231$ CAD*

Start of training :

Opportunity to begin throughout the year — 2024-2025

Language: French (C(1))
Duration: 870 hours (8 months)
Costs: 14 473$ CAD*
Fees: 231$ CAD*

Welcoming services

General information and administrative follow-up

— Documents verification (diplomas, CAQ, study and intern permits, etc.)
— Direct contact with a resource person
— Registration, information and provision of mandatory health insurance card
— Explanation of the Centre’s teaching techniques and operations

Reception on arrival

— Reception at the nearest regional airport and transportation to the training centre / accommodation
— Route planning, reception at the nearest bus terminal and transportation to the training centre / accommodation location

Accommodation

— Reserving temporary accommodation prior to arrival
— Help with finding permanent accommodation (visits, signing of the lease, basic information on housing maintenance, etc.)
— Support for first purchases related to housing (furniture, accessories, etc.)

Integrating into the community

— Practical tour of the city and main services
— Help with initial purchases
— Contact with local aid organizations

Integrating the family

— Referral to employment agencies for your spouse
— Help with child daycare or school registration
— Information on family social activities

Integrating into the school system

— School tour and twinning with another student
— Monthly follow-up with the student