What Cégep de Chicoutimi does

Cégep de Chicoutimi is a public post-secondary educational institution operating as a CEGEP (Collège d'enseignement général et professionnel) within Quebec's legislatively-defined college network. Founded in 1967 and headquartered at 534 Rue Jacques-Cartier Est, Chicoutimi, the institution serves the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region with a main campus in Chicoutimi and a satellite location, Centre d'études collégiales de Forestville. Its core offering is two parallel academic streams: pre-university programs (Sciences de la nature, Sciences humaines, Arts visuels, Histoire et civilisation, Arts lettres et communication, and a Double DEC pathway) that prepare students for university admission, and more than 20 technical/vocational diploma programs in fields including Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Physiotherapy, Inhalation Therapy, Pre-hospital Emergency Care, Civil and Electrical Engineering, Forest Technology, Metallurgical Engineering, Aircraft Piloting, Computer Science, Business Administration, and Dietetics. Student-facing technology is limited to standard institutional IT infrastructure, principally the third-party Omnivox portal used for registration, grades, and communication across Quebec CEGEPs.

The business model is governed by Quebec's public-education framework. The primary revenue stream is base operational funding from the Quebec provincial government, allocated on a per-student basis, supplemented by subsidized tuition for Quebec residents and higher international student tuition. Ancillary revenue is generated through student services — residences, cafeteria (operated through the Coopsco cooperative), parking, and fees for the dental hygiene and physiotherapy clinic-schools, which also provide community services. Continuing education and corporate training are delivered via a separately branded channel, Humanis Centre de formation continue (humanis.qc.ca), with part-time adult learners and employer-sponsored training as the customer set. The institution does not sell products in a commercial sense; student enrollment and continuing-education contracts are the commercial interface, and there is no traditional equity, venture, or M&A ownership structure. The student base spans recent Quebec secondary graduates (pre-university track), technical-career aspirants, international students recruited globally, and adult learners, while faculty and employer relationships are channeled through the AGEECC student association, the Fondation du Cégep de Chicoutimi (scholarship fundraising), and the ATE (Alternance Travail-Études) work-study program with regional employers. Specialized centers located on campus — Centre de géomatique du Québec (CGQ), Centre de qualification en aviation (CQFA), Boîte de rénovation interactive (BRICC), and the Centre d'activité physique (CAP) — extend institutional scope into applied research, regional industry support, and community-facing services.

Name

Cégep de Chicoutimi

Legal name

Cégep de Chicoutimi

Website

https://cegep-chicoutimi.qc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Cégep de Chicoutimi is a public Quebec CEGEP in Chicoutimi serving Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean with pre-university programs, 20+ technical diplomas, and continuing education via Humanis, funded primarily by provincial grants and tuition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicoutimi

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: As a public CEGEP in Quebec, the institution receives base operational funding from the Quebec government, which constitutes the primary revenue source for delivering educational programs and institutional operations.
2. Tuition Fees: International student tuition and continuing education course fees provide supplementary revenue. Quebec residents benefit from subsidized tuition rates under the public education system.
3. Student Services Revenue: Revenue generated from ancillary student services including residence housing, cafeteria (Coopsco), parking, and student health/dental services offered through clinic-schools.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cégep de Chicoutimi is a public post-secondary educational institution in Saguenay, Quebec that delivers pre-university programs, technical/career programs, continuing education, and specialized applied research services. The institution also operates specialized clinics and centers (dental hygiene, physiotherapy, geomatics, fitness, simulation health) that provide training environments and professional services to the community.

Product overview

Cégep de Chicoutimi is a public general and vocational college (CEGEP) in Quebec, Canada. The institution offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and community services. Its academic offerings include pre-university programs (Sciences de la nature, Sciences humaines, Arts visuels, Histoire et civilisation, Double DEC, and Arts, lettres et communication) and technical/vocational programs (including Dental Hygiene, Dietetics, Biomedical Technology, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Forest Technology, Aircraft Piloting, and Computer Science). Beyond academics, the institution operates community-facing service centers including the Centre d'activité physique (CAP), Centre de géomatique du Québec (CGQ), dental and physiotherapy teaching clinics, and provides continuing education through Humanis. The institution also operates the Centre d'études collégiales de Forestville as a satellite location.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Humanis: Continuing education and training center operated by the CEGEP, serving businesses and individuals with professional development programs.
• CQFA

Products and services

• Pre-University Programs Two-year pre-university programs that prepare students for university studies in fields such as sciences, humanities, and social sciences. Targeted at secondary school graduates continuing to higher education.
• Technical Programs Three-year technical/career programs that train students directly for the labor market in fields such as health, engineering technologies, administration, and applied arts. Targeted at students seeking direct entry into skilled professions.
• Humanis Continuing Education and Corporate Training Continuing education, professional development, and customized corporate training services delivered to working professionals, employers, and adult learners. Targeted at individuals seeking upskilling and organizations needing tailored workforce training.
• Centre de géomatique du Québec (CGQ) Specialized geomatics center providing applied research, technical services, and training in geographic information systems, remote sensing, and spatial data analysis. Targeted at government agencies, municipalities, and organizations needing geospatial expertise.
• Centre d'activité physique (CAP) Physical activity and fitness center offering exercise facilities and programs to students, staff, and the broader community. Targeted at community members and students seeking fitness and recreational activities.
• Clinique d'hygiène dentaire Teaching dental hygiene clinic that provides preventive dental hygiene services to the public while serving as a clinical training environment for dental hygiene students. Targeted at community members seeking preventive dental hygiene care.
• Clinique-école de physiothérapie Teaching physiotherapy clinic that delivers physiotherapy services to the public while providing clinical placement opportunities for physiotherapy students. Targeted at community members needing rehabilitation services.
• CQFA Centre québécois de formation aéronautique offering aeronautical training programs. Targeted at students pursuing careers in aviation.
• BRICC Bureau de la recherche, de l'innovation et du transfert offering applied research, innovation, and knowledge transfer services. Targeted at businesses, researchers, and partner organizations.
• Centre interdisciplinaire de simulations en santé Interdisciplinary health simulation center providing simulated clinical training environments for healthcare students. Targeted at students enrolled in health sciences programs.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• OmnivoxcoreTechnology or IntegrationOmnivox provides the student information and learning management portal (cchic.omnivox.ca) used by students for course registration, grades, and institutional communication. This is critical student-facing technology infrastructure.
• AGEECC (Association générale des étudiants du Cégep de Chicoutimi)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent union representing all students at the institution. Provides student services including insurance, coordinates student activities, and advocates for student interests in institutional governance.
• Coopsco (Coopérative d'alimentation et de services)coreOthersStudent-owned cooperative providing food services, bookstore, and retail services on campus. Partnership model common in Quebec CEGEPs.
• Centre de géomatique du Québec (CGQ)coreTechnology or IntegrationLocated at the institution, CGQ offers geomatics services and programs, integrating specialized geographic information systems expertise with student training.
• CQFA (Centre de qualification des professionnels en aviation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAviation training center associated with the institution's Aircraft Piloting program, providing specialized training facilities and industry connections for students.
• Humanis Centre de formation continuecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOperating as a separate entity (humanis.qc.ca), Humanis delivers continuing education and corporate training programs on behalf of the institution, extending the college's reach into adult education and employer training markets.
• Regional Employers (ATE Partnership)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal and regional employers participate in the Alternance Travail-Études (ATE) work-study program, providing supervised work placements that integrate academic learning with practical experience for students across multiple programs.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• John Abbott College: English-language Quebec CEGEP offering pre-university and technical programs. Shares the same public post-secondary mission and funding model as Cégep de Chicoutimi.
• Dawson College: One of the largest English-language CEGEPs in Quebec, offering a broad portfolio of pre-university and technical programs under the same public-sector regulatory framework. Comparable in product/mission though larger and urban.
• Vanier College: English-language Quebec CEGEP with a similar mix of pre-university and technical programs. Operates under identical funding and regulatory structure as Cégep de Chicoutimi.
• Cégep de Sherbrooke: A mid-sized regional Quebec CEGEP with a comparable mix of pre-university and technical programs, including health technologies. Shares the same funding model, public-sector governance, and program-portfolio structure as Cégep de Chicoutimi.
• Cégep de Trois-Rivières: Mid-sized Quebec CEGEP offering pre-university and technical programs across healthcare, technology, and business. Comparable in scale and program structure to Cégep de Chicoutimi.
• Collège d'Alma: Smaller regional Quebec CEGEP located nearby in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region, with a comparable program mix including technical career programs and continuing education. Closely comparable structurally and geographically.
• Cégep de Rimouski: Another regional Quebec CEGEP with similar size and program breadth, including technical career programs and continuing education. Closely comparable in mission, funding model, and student segments.
• Cégep de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue: Regional Quebec CEGEP with similar characteristics: serves a resource-based regional economy, offers technical and pre-university programs, and operates satellite campuses — directly comparable structurally to Cégep de Chicoutimi.
• Cégep de Jonquière: The neighboring CEGEP in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region, offering a similar mix of pre-university and technical programs under the same Quebec CEGEP regulatory and funding framework. It is the closest geographic and structural peer to Cégep de Chicoutimi.
• Cégep de Lévis: Regional Quebec CEGEP with a comparable program mix and student segments. Shares the same public funding model and regulatory framework as Cégep de Chicoutimi.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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