CTS Canadian Career College

What CTS Canadian Career College does

CTS Canadian Career College Inc. is a privately held, family-owned career college founded in 1984 and headquartered in North Bay, Ontario. The college operates four physical campuses across Northern and Central Ontario (North Bay, Sudbury, Barrie, and Sault Ste. Marie) plus a Distance Education channel, delivering vocational diploma and certificate programs registered under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005. Its program portfolio spans six verticals: Health Sciences (Massage Therapy, Pharmacy Technician, Paramedic, Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician, Personal Support Worker, Medical Office Administrator, Addictions & Mental Health Worker, Developmental Service Worker, Dietary Food Service Worker), Law & Justice (Paralegal, Law Clerk, Police Foundations), Technology (Cybersecurity Analyst, Network Engineering Technologist), Business (Accounting & Payroll Administrator, Business Management, Office Administrator), Education (Early Childhood Assistant), and Trades (Brewing Technician, Fire Safety Technician). Most programs are designed to be completed in under one year with class sizes of 15-20 students.

The college delivers instruction via a blended distance education model that combines online theory (delivered through the Moodle learning management system with live web-conferencing) with on-campus skills camps and mandatory practicums of 80-360 hours. Three of its programs hold credentials essential for graduate licensure: CCAPP accreditation for the Pharmacy Technician program (North Bay campus, 5.5-year term 2023-2029), CMTCA accreditation for Massage Therapy (three campuses), and Law Society of Ontario accreditation for the Paralegal program. The college also incorporates National Payroll Institute's PCP designation into its Accounting & Payroll Administrator program and aligns its Personal Support Worker curriculum with NACC's national final examination.

CTS generates revenue primarily from tuition and program fees paid by individual students, with financial aid distributed through OSAP, scholarships, in-house financing, and a $2,500 High School Scholarship program. The go-to-market model is sales-led direct-to-consumer enrollment: prospective students inquire via website, phone, or in-person visits and are guided through enrollment by a dedicated Admissions team. The college runs paid digital marketing across Google, Facebook, and LinkedIn with remarketing and lookalike audience targeting. Student placement is supported by a network of hundreds of practicum host organizations across Ontario, creating an employment pipeline that also functions as a competitive moat. The college is bootstrapped, family-operated (CEO Carlos A. Carvalho, President Dr. Amanda Carvalho Harris, EVP IT Mark Carvalho, Director of Education Evan K. Harris), and has not raised external capital.

Name

CTS Canadian Career College

Legal name

CTS Canadian Career College Inc.

Website

https://ctsccc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CTS Canadian Career College is a privately held, family-owned Ontario career college operating four campuses and a distance education channel, delivering accredited vocational diploma and certificate programs in health sciences, law, technology, business, and trades to adult learners seeking accelerated career entry.

Ownership category

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Product category

Career and Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHADAD

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Community & Junior Colleges

SECONDARYEDAAAEAD

Professional & Applied Skills Noncredit Certificates (Non-licensure)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Continuing Education (Noncredit) & Lifelong Learning Programs

Keywords

• Career college education
• Vocational diploma programs
• Health sciences training
• Blended distance education
• Professional certification courses

Headquarters

HQ city

North Bay

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Program Fees: Revenue generated from tuition fees for diploma and certificate programs. Programs are approved as vocational programs under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005. Financial aid options including OSAP, scholarships, grants, and in-house financing available to students.
2. Specialty Continuing Education Courses: Continuing education courses for pharmacy technician graduates and licensed pharmacy technicians seeking remediation or continuing education, offered through independent online learning model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

CTS Canadian Career College is a privately-held career college that delivers career-focused diploma and certificate programs in Ontario across Health Sciences, Law & Justice, Technology, Business, Education, and Trades. Programs are offered through a blended distance education model combining online theory via Moodle with on-campus skills labs and mandatory practicums, and most are designed to be completed in under one year. The college operates four physical campuses (North Bay, Sudbury, Barrie, Sault Ste. Marie) plus a national Distance Education stream.

Product overview

CTS Canadian Career College is an Ontario career college offering career-focused diploma and certificate programs registered as vocational programs under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005. The institution provides programs across five main categories: Health Sciences (including Massage Therapy, Pharmacy Technician, Paramedic, Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician, Medical Office Administrator, Personal Support Worker, Developmental Service Worker, Addictions & Mental Health Worker, and Dietary Food Service Worker); Law & Justice (Paralegal, Law Clerk, and Police Foundations); Technology (Cybersecurity Analyst and Network Engineering Technologist); Business (Accounting & Payroll Administrator, Business Management, and Office Administrator); Education (Early Childhood Assistant); and Trades (Brewing Technician and Fire Safety Technician). The college also offers specialty courses including Continued Education for PTs and Grads, International PT Bridging Program, Interprofessional Collaboration, and Moodle Access. Programs are delivered primarily through blended distance education or online formats, with most programs completable in under one year, incorporating mandatory or optional placements/practicums. The institution operates four campuses in Northern Ontario (North Bay, Sudbury, Barrie, and Sault Ste. Marie) and offers distance education options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Addictions & Mental Health Worker Program Diploma program preparing students for careers supporting individuals with mental health challenges and addiction issues in crisis centers, hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, and community organizations.
• Developmental Service Worker Program 52-week diploma program including two 125-hour placements that prepares graduates for work in social service settings with persons with developmental disabilities.
• Dietary Food Service Worker Certificate Certificate program preparing graduates for food service careers within healthcare settings, teaching theory and skills for dietary health teams.
• Massage Therapy Diploma Program Two-year CMTCA-accredited diploma program preparing graduates to become Registered Massage Therapists, including anatomy, physiology, clinical assessment, business training, and 330 hours of faculty-supervised direct massage therapy to the public.
• Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician Diploma Program Diploma program preparing students for medical laboratory roles covering specimen collection, processing, ECG performance, and laboratory procedures, with eligibility for MLPAO and CSMLS certification.
• Medical Office Administrator Diploma Program 52-week diploma program including 125-hour placement preparing graduates for administrative positions in medical environments, covering office skills, anatomy, pharmacology, and OHIP billing.
• Primary Care Paramedic Program One-year program preparing students for careers as Primary Care Paramedics, including theoretical training, simulated labs, clinical and field placements.
• Personal Support Worker Training Program
• Pharmacy Technician Program 79-week, 1,830-hour CCAPP-accredited program delivered via blended distance education with online theory, skills camps at campus locations, and 360-hour practicum, preparing students for pharmacy technician licensure.
• Law Clerk Diploma Program 52-week program including 80-hour placement training graduates for administrative duties in law firms, corporate legal departments, financial institutions, and government offices.
• Paralegal Diploma Program 52-week Law Society of Ontario-accredited program preparing students for paralegal licensure, including 240-hour practicum and LSO licensing exam preparation.
• Police Foundations Diploma Program 51-week program training graduates for careers in policing agencies, customs, correctional services, and security positions across Canada.
• Cybersecurity Analyst Diploma Program Online program preparing students for IT security careers, covering threat detection, network security, firewall management, and ethical hacking fundamentals.
• Network Engineering Technologist Program
• Early Childhood Assistant Program
• Accounting & Payroll Administrator Diploma Program
• Business Management Diploma Program
• Office Administrator Diploma Program
• Brewing Technician Diploma Program
• Fire Safety Technician Certificate Program
• Continued Education for PTs and Grads
• International PT Bridging Program
• Interprofessional Collaboration Course

Quantifiable outcome

• Most programs can be completed in 12 months or less
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCAPP provides accreditation for the Pharmacy Technician program. The North Bay campus has received 5.5-year accreditation (2023-2029), with skills labs also at Sudbury and Barrie campuses. This accreditation is essential for graduates to pursue licensure as regulated pharmacy technicians in Canada.
• Canadian Massage Therapy Council for Accreditation (CMTCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCMTCA provides accreditation for Massage Therapy programs at Sault Ste. Marie, North Bay, and Barrie campuses. CMTCA accreditation demonstrates commitment to quality, ethics, safety and ongoing improvement in massage therapy education.
• Law Society of Ontario (LSO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLSO provides accreditation for the Paralegal program, qualifying graduates to write the LSO Paralegal Licensing Exam and practice as independent paralegals in Ontario.
• National Payroll InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Payroll Institute offers the only payroll certifications in Canada. CTS programs incorporate PCP Designation courses, providing graduates with comprehensive skills for payroll careers.
• National Association of Career Colleges (NACC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNACC sets standards for Personal Support Worker education including the NACC Final Examination that PSW graduates write upon program completion.
• Hundreds of Placement Host Organizations Across OntariocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with hundreds of placement hosts across Ontario provide students with real-world experience through practicums, clinicals, and externships. CTS facilitates placements directly for students, removing barriers to gaining industry experience.
• Local Treatment Centers and HospitalsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare institutions providing placement opportunities for Addictions & Mental Health and other health sciences students, creating pathways to employment upon graduation.
• Community Organizations (Crisis Centers, Advocacy Groups, Rehabilitation Facilities)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organizations in mental health and addiction services provide placement opportunities and industry connections for AMH program graduates.
• Career Colleges Ontario (CCO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial association for career colleges in Ontario. CTS maintains active membership and operates in compliance with Ministry regulations.
• Chamber of Commerce - North Bay, Sudbury, Barrie, and Sault Ste. MarieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemberships in local Chambers of Commerce across all campus communities demonstrate commitment to local business communities and foster industry connections.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CTSCCCBarrie
• Xx.com/ctsccc

Compliance8 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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