Carlton Trail College

What Carlton Trail College does

Carlton Trail College is a regional post-secondary institution founded in 1973 in Humboldt, Saskatchewan, operating as one of the province's original four community colleges established under the Community Colleges Act and later governed by the 1987 Regional Colleges Act. It serves over 100 communities across east-central Saskatchewan through four campuses (Humboldt, Watrous, Wynyard, and Punnichy/Four Winds Learning Centre) and rotating regional classroom locations, delivering programs in person, online, and in blended formats using Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Open LMS, and Brightspace as the core technology stack.

The college offers certificate and diploma programs spanning trades (welding, carpentry, electrician, plumbing, heavy equipment operation, industrial mechanics), healthcare (Practical Nursing, Continuing Care Assistant, Primary Care Paramedic), human services (Early Childhood Education), and business (Office Administration), with credentials issued through its partnership with Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Complementary offerings include Adult 12 academic upgrading, IRCC- and provincially-funded English Language Training for newcomers, continuing education short courses, industry certification (power engineering, truck driver training, volunteer firefighter), and micro-credentials resold via Ed2Go and LERN/UGotClass online partners.

The business model blends tuition and fees (post-secondary, continuing education, merchandise), customized corporate training delivered through a Workforce Development unit, IRCC/Saskatchewan government grants for ESL/LINC programming, donor-matched scholarships (Government of Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship Program, BHP Jansen Scholarship, Flyer Electric Entrance Scholarship), and ancillary revenue from an authorized testing centre (CAEC, Accuplacer, CLB) and a branded merchandise store. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the website and campus locations, with international recruitment routed through the Saskatchewan Colleges partnership; corporate workforce training and 20-year partnership delivery with the Canadian Red Cross extend the commercial channel. The college is led by President and CEO Amy Yeager, employs 101-250 staff, and was named a 2025 Career Directory Member.

Name

Carlton Trail College

Legal name

Carlton Trail College

Website

https://carltontrailcollege.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Carlton Trail College is a Saskatchewan regional post-secondary institution serving over 100 east-central communities since 1973 with trades, healthcare, ESL, and upgrading programs delivered across four campuses under provincial college governance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational and Post-Secondary Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDANAIAM

Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC)

Education/Tutoring & Test Preparation/Professional Certification & Licensure Exam Prep

SECONDARYBPACANAM

Training Delivery Providers (In-Person, Virtual, Train-the-Trainer)

Business & Public Services/HR, Staffing & Recruitment Services/Training, Learning & Development Services

SECONDARYEDAAALAH

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Licensure & Continuing Professional Education (CE/CPE)

SECONDARYEDAAAEAC

Workforce & Career Transition Noncredit Programs

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

SECONDARYEDAOAMAN

Firearms, Range Safety & Less-Lethal Weapons Training

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Protective Services & Public Safety Training

Keywords

• Vocational training programs
• Post-secondary education
• Trades certification
• Adult continuing education
• Workforce development training

Headquarters

HQ city

Humboldt

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, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Post-Secondary Tuition and Fees: Tuition revenue from certificate and diploma programs in trades, healthcare, human services, and business disciplines. T2202 tuition statements issued for qualifying programs.
2. Continuing Education and Short Courses: Fees from non-credit continuing education courses, including computer training, culinary arts, first aid, safety training, and personal development offerings.
3. Industry and Workforce Training: Customized training solutions and industry certification courses (welding, power engineering, truck driver training, volunteer firefighter training) delivered to businesses and organizations.
4. Student Health and Dental Plan: Full-time post-secondary students are automatically enrolled in Alumo Student Health and Wellness plan at $252 for 12 months, included in tuition.
5. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded CTC merchandise including apparel, accessories, and gift items through the online shop and in-person at campus locations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Carlton Trail College delivers career-focused post-secondary certificate and diploma programs in trades (carpentry, electrician, welding, heavy equipment operator, plumbing, industrial mechanics), healthcare (practical nursing, continuing care assistant, primary care paramedic), human services (early childhood education), and business disciplines. It also offers academic upgrading (Adult 12/CAEC), English language training for newcomers, continuing education short courses, industry certification training, customized workforce development for employers, and authorized testing centre services, delivered through four campuses across east-central Saskatchewan in in-person, online, and blended formats.

Product overview

Carlton Trail College is a regional post-secondary institution serving east-central Saskatchewan since 1973, offering a unified educational platform with multiple program categories that serve diverse learner populations. The institution operates through four campus locations (Humboldt, Watrous, Wynyard, and Punnichy/Four Winds Learning Centre) and provides face-to-face, online, and blended learning formats. The core offerings include Post-Secondary and Trades Training (carpentry, electrician, welding, heavy equipment operator, industrial mechanics, plumbing, healthcare programs, early childhood education), Academic Upgrading (Adult 12), English Language Training (ESL/LINC for newcomers), Continuing Education (short courses, first aid, computer training, culinary arts), Industry Training (welding certification, power engineering, truck driver training), and Microcredentials through Ed2Go/UGotClass partnerships. Supporting services include workforce development for employers, authorized testing centre (CAEC, Accuplacer, CLB), student support (advising, financial aid, accessibility), work-integrated learning placements, and PLAR assessment. The college is a member of the Saskatchewan Colleges system and partners with Saskatchewan Polytechnic for credential-granting programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Post-Secondary and Trades Training Full-time certificate and diploma programs for career-ready training including trades (carpentry, electrician, welding, heavy equipment operator, industrial mechanics, plumbing), healthcare (practical nursing, continuing care assistant, primary care paramedic), and human services (early childhood education). Many programs result in Saskatchewan Polytechnic-issued credentials.
• Academic Upgrading and Essential Skills Adult 12 (Adult High School) programming providing high school equivalency education and essential skills development for adults preparing for employment or further post-secondary studies.
• English Language Training (ESL/LINC) English as a Second Language classes including LINC, Conversation Circles, Employment English programs, and tutor support for newcomers to Canada. Free for eligible participants; funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the Government of Saskatchewan.
• Continuing Education Short courses and continuing education including computer skills, culinary arts, first aid/CPR, recreational safety, and personal/professional development workshops.
• Industry Training Industry-specific training including general welding, power engineering (5th class and fireman level), truck driver training (1A), and volunteer firefighter online certification.
• Microcredentials and Online Learning Online professional development through Ed2Go and UGotClass partnerships, including AI certificates, web design, game design, and Excel mastery programs.
• Workforce Development (Customized Employer Training) Customized training solutions for employers and businesses, including skills assessment, training recommendations, and on-site or off-site delivery through experienced workforce development staff.
• Testing Centre Services Authorized testing centre for Accuplacer placement tests, CAEC high school equivalency, CLB language benchmarks, GED replacement, and exam invigilation for multiple institutions.
• CTC Branded Merchandise Branded Carlton Trail College merchandise including apparel (hoodies, t-shirts, soft shell jackets), accessories (towels, tumblers, travel bottles, laptop backpacks, duffel bags, toques), and gift items (ear buds, golf ball sets). Prices range from $5 to $82.60, sold online and at the Humboldt campus.

Quantifiable outcome

• Saskatchewan's Graduate Retention Program provides a rebate up to $24,000 of tuition fees paid by eligible graduates who live in Saskatchewan.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Canadian Red CrossmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2026Carlton Trail College celebrated a 20-year partnership with the Canadian Red Cross in January 2026. The partnership enables delivery of Red Cross First Aid/CPR training courses at college locations, including recertification and blended learning options.
• Saskatchewan CollegescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023A partnership of regional colleges in Saskatchewan that manages international student recruitment and admissions. Prospective international students must apply through the Saskatchewan Colleges portal. Carlton Trail College joined as a newly authorized Designated Learning Institution (DLI) to welcome international learners in select programs including healthcare and early childhood education.
• Saskatchewan PolytechniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMany Carlton Trail College programs result in credentials (certificates and diplomas) issued by Saskatchewan Polytechnic, with the college delivering the training. Examples include Practical Nursing, Continuing Care Assistant, Primary Care Paramedic, and Early Childhood Education programs.
• Regional Employers and Community OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe college partners with regional employers and community organizations across east-central Saskatchewan to provide work-integrated learning opportunities including field placements, practicums, clinicals, and co-operative education work terms. A Program Coordinator acts as liaison between students and host organizations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Great Plains College: Saskatchewan regional college in Swift Current delivering trades, academic upgrading, ESL, and workforce training through multiple campuses — a peer in both mandate and operational structure to Carlton Trail.
• Southeast College: Saskatchewan regional college based in Weyburn offering trades, healthcare, and adult learning across rural southeast Saskatchewan under the same regional college funding and governance structure.
• Cumberland College: Saskatchewan regional college based in Melfort with multiple campuses, offering trades, healthcare, and adult education across a similarly rural service area under the same provincial funding model.
• Parkland College: Saskatchewan regional college headquartered in Yorkton serving a similar rural east-central Saskatchewan catchment with comparable trades, healthcare, adult upgrading, and continuing education programs under the same provincial regional college system.
• North West College: Saskatchewan regional college serving the North Battleford area with a comparable mix of trades, healthcare, adult education, and continuing education across a rural service area within the same provincial system.
• Saskatchewan Polytechnic: Saskatchewan's primary credential-granting institution that issues the certificates and diplomas for many Carlton Trail programs (Practical Nursing, Continuing Care Assistant, Primary Care Paramedic, Early Childhood Education). Carlton Trail functions as a regional delivery partner for Saskatchewan Polytechnic, making it the closest direct comparable.

Regional players

• Olds College of Agriculture & Technology: Alberta rural college specializing in agriculture, trades, and applied technology with a comparable land-based, multi-campus model serving rural Albertans.
• NorQuest College: Alberta community college headquartered in Edmonton with a strong newcomer and ESL/LINC program portfolio comparable to Carlton Trail's IRCC-funded English language training stream, alongside trades and health programs.
• Lakeland College: Alberta public rural college with campuses in Vermilion and Lloydminster offering trades, agriculture, and energy programs to rural learners, comparable in mission and multi-campus rural delivery model though in a different province.
• Assiniboine Community College: Manitoba community college based in Brandon delivering trades, agriculture, health, and continuing education across rural Manitoba, comparable in scope and rural-serving mission though operating in a different provincial system.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CarltonTrail
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CarltonTrailCollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/carltontrail
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/carlton-trail-college-saskatchewan
• Instagraminstagram.com/carltontrailcollege

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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