Cégep régional de Lanaudière

What Cégep régional de Lanaudière does

Cégep régional de Lanaudière is a public post-secondary educational institution (CEGEP) operating under the Quebec Ministry of Higher Education and headquartered in Repentigny, Quebec. The institution serves approximately 6,000 students through three regional campuses—Joliette (31 programs), L'Assomption (17 programs), and Terrebonne (11 programs)—collectively offering over 60 regular programs leading to the Diplôme d'études collégiales (DEC), spanning pre-university streams (sciences, humanities, arts, communication) and technical streams (health, engineering technology, administration, agriculture, social sciences). It also operates a continuing education division (Formation continue) with 72 programs, including AEC certifications, Recognition of Acquired Competencies (RAC), and subsidized workforce training through Services Québec at approximately $5/hour, alongside corporate training services delivered under the Évolu brand.

The core technology stack is anchored by the Omnivox student portal, deployed separately at each of the three campuses for academic management, communication, and campus services, with a unified institutional intranet for staff. Complementary digital platforms include L'Apostrophe (French language valuation tool) and ECCOM (community engagement project tracking), while specialized facilities span farms, greenhouses, multimedia studios, and design labs. The institution runs several signature initiatives: Le COLLECTIF (student-led interior design services), CERESO (a social innovation research center with international cooperation missions to Belgium and the Democratic Republic of Congo), ECCOM (75-hour student community engagement projects), and Évolu (corporate training including AI upskilling).

The business model is government-anchored: the majority of operating funding flows from the Quebec Ministry of Higher Education based on enrollment formulas, with supplementary revenue from government-regulated tuition, Services Québec subsidized training grants (e.g., approximately $98,000 in MFOR funding), and corporate training contracts delivered through Évolu. Distribution runs through the centralized SRAM admission system for regular programs, direct campus enrollment for continuing education, and targeted outreach to regional employers via Évolu. The institution competes within Quebec's CEGEP network on regional accessibility and program reputation rather than on price (tuition is standardized) or geographic exclusivity (catchment area is Lanaudière).

Name

Cégep régional de Lanaudière

Legal name

Cégep de Lanaudière

Website

https://cegep-lanaudiere.qc.ca

Company type

Public

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Cégep régional de Lanaudière is a Quebec public CEGEP serving approximately 6,000 students across three campuses in Joliette, L'Assomption, and Terrebonne, offering 60+ DEC programs, continuing education, and corporate training through Évolu.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Repentigny

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Public institution primarily funded by the Quebec government through the Ministry of Higher Education
2. Tuition and Fees: Tuition fees for domestic and international students, as well as course fees for continuing education programs
3. Services Québec Subsidized Training: Programs funded through Services Québec with subsidies of nearly $98,000 for workforce training, with courses available at reduced rates ($5/hour)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cégep régional de Lanaudière is a public collegiate institution delivering pre-university and technical college programs leading to the Dipl\u00f4me d'\u00e9tudes coll\u00e9giales (DEC) across three campuses in Joliette, L'Assomption, and Terrebonne. It also provides continuing education and corporate training (Formation continue / \u00c9volu), Recognition of Acquired Competencies (RAC), AEC certifications, and tailored workforce development services to regional employers in the Lanaudi\u00e8re region of Quebec.

Product overview

Cégep régional de Lanaudière is a public regional college (CEGEP) offering a unified educational portfolio centered on its core Programs leading to Diplôme d'études collégiales (DEC), supplemented by continuing education services (Formation continue), and specialized service programs. The institution operates three campuses (Joliette with 31 programs, L'Assomption with 17 programs, and Terrebonne with 11 programs), collectively offering over 60 regular programs and 72 continuing education programs. Key supporting services include Le COLLECTIF (student-run interior design consultation), Évolu (corporate training and AI courses), ECCOM (community engagement projects), and L'Apostrophe (French language resources). The institution also offers student clinical services including dental hygiene, visual orthotics, and childcare through its campus facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Programs leading to Dipl\u00f4me d'\u00e9tudes coll\u00e9giales (DEC) Over 60 regular college programs and study profiles offered across three campuses (Joliette, L'Assomption, Terrebonne), spanning pre-university and technical streams in administration, agriculture, arts, science, health, technology, and humanities, leading to the Quebec DEC diploma or a DEC-BAC combined college-university pathway.
• Formation continue (Continuing Education) Continuing education offerings comprising 72 programs in agriculture, technology, sciences, and social services, delivered through AEC certifications, Recognition of Acquired Competencies (RAC), professional certification, training, subsidized courses, and summer courses for adult learners in the Lanaudi\u00e8re region.
• \u00c9volu (Enterprise Services) Business consulting, customized corporate training, quality training, AI training, and specialized corporate programs delivered to companies and organizations in the Lanaudi\u00e8re region. Includes subsidized employer training through Services Qu\u00e9bec's Mesure de formation de la main-d'\u0153uvre (MFOR) program.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% placement rate for Optometry program graduates
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CERESO (Centre collégial d'expertise en innovation sociale)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 February 2026Internal center of expertise in social innovation at L'Assomption campus. Conducted international cooperation mission to Belgium and DRC (South-Kivu) for women's empowerment projects. Marie-Pier Villeneuve and Nancy Caouette serve as researchers. Partnership with Université du Cinquantenaire de Lwiro (DRC), Haute École de la Province de Namur (Belgium), and Centre de développement de Mudaka
• UQAMminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 November 2025Collaboration on artificial intelligence conference, combining academic expertise from both institutions
• PAX HabitatminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 August 2025Partnership to create a unique student housing project at the Joliette campus, providing accommodation options for students
• Université de LimogesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 March 2025International partnership agreement with French university for student exchanges and academic collaboration
• Lycée agricole Les Sardières (France)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 December 2024Agricultural education partnership for TPQA program with professional stay in France to structure collaboration between institutions
• Le COLLECTIF (Interior Design Student Projects)coreOthersStudent-led interior design service initiative where final-year students provide community design services under faculty supervision. Projects include residential, commercial, corporate, and institutional design work. Contact: Dominique Duclos, coordinator
• ECCOM (Engagement Collège-Communauté)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege-Community Engagement program where students complete 75-hour community projects with local organizations under mentor supervision. Started 2012-2015 as pilot project funded by Forum jeunesse Lanaudière. Current implementation in Sciences humaines profile 'Individu, communauté et mobilisation citoyenne'
• Services Québec LanaudièrecoreOthersGovernment partnership providing nearly $98,000 in funding through Mesure de formation de la main-d'œuvre (MFOR) for subsidized employee training in the Lanaudière region
• Réseau AIT (AIT Network)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in annual congress of the AIT network, showcasing excellence in agricultural technology programs
• Fédération des cégepsminorOthersProvincial federation providing financial support for international mobility projects under Programme de soutien à la mobilité professionnelle des cégeps

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cégep de Saint-Hyacinthe: Another regional Quebec CEGEP serving the Montérégie area with similar DEC, continuing education, and technical programs. Directly comparable in size, governance structure, and Quebec-public funding model.
• Cégep de Trois-Rivières: Regional Quebec CEGEP operating under the same Ministry of Higher Education framework, offering comparable pre-university and technical programs with continuing education services. Similar scale and three-campus regional model.
• Cégep Marie-Victorin: Montreal-area CEGEP with comparable DEC program breadth, continuing education, and corporate training services. Directly comparable Quebec collegiate institution under identical public funding structure.
• Collège de Maisonneuve: Montreal-based French-language CEGEP offering DEC programs and continuing education under the same Quebec collegiate system. Highly comparable in product mix, governance, and funding model.
• Dawson College: Largest English-language CEGEP in Quebec with similar DEC program structure and continuing education offerings. Comparable as a Quebec junior college peer, with broader international student reach.
• Cégep André-Laurendeau: Montreal-area CEGEP with comparable technical and pre-university programs, continuing education services, and employer partnerships. Direct Quebec collegiate peer under the same funding system.
• Cégep régional de Shawinigan: Another regional Quebec CEGEP serving a single administrative region with multi-campus structure. Highly comparable in regional positioning, scale, and program mix under the same Quebec public CEGEP framework.
• Vanier College: English-language CEGEP in Montreal with comparable DEC, continuing education, and technical program offerings under the Quebec collegiate system. Directly comparable as a public junior college peer.
• Cégep du Vieux Montréal: Montreal-based French-language CEGEP offering DEC programs and continuing education under the Quebec public collegiate system. Comparable in product offerings and governance structure to Lanaudière.
• Champlain College (Quebec): English-language Quebec CEGEP with comparable DEC programs and continuing education under the same provincial framework. Directly comparable as a Quebec junior college with similar program breadth.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/cegeplanaudiere
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@cegep-lanaudiere
• Facebookfacebook.com/cegep.lanaudiere.formation.continue
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/630869
• Instagraminstagram.com/cegepjoliette

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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