Centre de formation des Nouvelles‑Technologies

What Centre de formation des Nouvelles‑Technologies does

Centre de formation des Nouvelles-Technologies (CFNT) is a public, non-profit vocational training center located in Sainte-Thérèse, Quebec, operated by the Centre de services scolaire des Mille-Îles (CSSMI), a government school board under the Quebec Ministry of Education. Founded in 2002, the center serves approximately 640 students annually across nine professional programs (DEPs and ASPs) covering accounting, administrative assistance with a digital skills profile, interior decoration and visual presentation, building drafting, IT support, sales consulting, medical device reprocessing, and sales representation. The institution also delivers complementary services including SARCA adult guidance, the DiplomAction work-study concurrent program, psychoeducational and orthopedagogical support, and a student-run PC repair clinic.

The technical core of CFNT is a single specialized training facility at 75 rue Duquet equipped with industry-standard software (AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp for drafting and decoration programs; Microsoft Office and database systems for administrative tracks) and dedicated equipment for medical device sterilization. Several programs are delivered in an alternating work-study (ATE) format with mandatory employer internships, making the regional employer-partnership network a central part of the operating model.

CFNT's revenue model is government-funded vocational training: the Quebec Ministry of Education provides funding through CSSMI allocations, with no direct tuition charged to eligible students and only minimal program-specific material fees (and a $60 per-period parking vignette). GTM is event-driven and community-led, anchored by the annual Soirée Formation Carrière (nearly 600 visitors in 2026), secondary school outreach (Élève d'un jour shadow days, Sec 3-4-5 information sessions), and partnerships with community employment organizations (Carrefour Jeunesse-Emploi) and regional employers for work-study placements and direct hiring.

Name

Centre de formation des Nouvelles‑Technologies

Legal name

Centre de formation des Nouvelles-Technologies (CFNT)

Website

https://cfnt.qc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CFNT is a public Quebec vocational training center under the CSSMI school board, serving about 640 adult learners annually across nine professional diploma programs in fields like accounting, IT support, building drafting, and medical device reprocessing, funded by the Quebec Ministry of Education.

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Product category

Vocational Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Vocational training programs
• Professional diploma programs
• Adult education services
• Career counseling services
• Work-study training

Headquarters

HQ city

Sainte-thérèse

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Vocational Training: Government-funded vocational training institution under the Centre de services scolaire des Mille-Iles (CSSMI). Revenue derived from public educational funding allocations from the Quebec Ministry of Education. No direct tuition fees for eligible students; minimal material fees charged per program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CFNT is a public vocational training center offering nine professional diploma (DEP) and specialization (ASP) programs spanning accounting, administrative assistance with digital skills, interior decoration and visual merchandising, building drafting, IT support, sales consulting, sales representation, and medical device reprocessing. Several programs follow an alternating work-study (ATE) format with mandatory employer internships, preparing adult learners for direct workforce entry in the Basses-Laurentides region of Quebec.

Product overview

Centre de formation des Nouvelles-Technologies (CFNT) is a vocational/professional training institution operated by the Centre de services scolaire des Mille-Îles (CSSMI), located in Sainte-Thérèse, Quebec. The center offers a portfolio of 9 professional diploma (DEP) and specialization (ASP) programs in fields including accounting, administrative support, interior decoration, building drafting, IT support, sales, and medical device reprocessing. The institution also provides adult education services, career counseling (SARCA), student support services, and work-study programs. CFNT serves approximately 640 students annually and maintains partnerships with regional employers for internships and job placement. The training programs use industry-standard software tools including AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Advance Steel for drafting programs, and operate in work-study alternating format for several programs.

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Products and services

• DEP Comptabilité (DEP in Accounting) A 1,350-hour, 13-month professional diploma program preparing students for accounting clerk positions, covering bookkeeping, payroll processing, billing, taxation, and financial record management. Targeted at adult learners seeking entry-level accounting careers.
• DEP Adjoint(e) administratif(ve), profil compétence numérique (DEP in Administrative Assistant, Digital Skills Profile) A 1,485-hour, 14-month professional diploma program combining administrative skills with digital competencies for modern office environments, covering document production, database management, accounting operations, and digital media. Targeted at adult learners pursuing administrative support roles.
• DEP Décoration intérieure et présentation visuelle (DEP in Interior Decoration and Visual Presentation) An 1,800-hour, 18-month professional diploma program training students in interior decoration, visual merchandising, display design, and residential/commercial space planning using AutoCAD and SketchUp. Targeted at adult learners pursuing careers in interior decoration and visual merchandising.
• DEP Dessin de bâtiment (DEP in Building Drafting) A professional diploma program training students in architectural, structural, and mechanical building drafting using AutoCAD and Revit software, preparing them for draftsperson positions in construction and engineering firms. Targeted at adult learners pursuing technical drafting careers.
• DEP Soutien informatique (DEP in IT Support) An 1,800-hour, 18-month professional diploma program with work-study alternating format, training students in computer systems administration, networking, technical support, hardware/software installation, and customer service in IT environments. Targeted at adult learners pursuing IT support technician careers.
• DEP Vente-conseil (DEP in Sales Consulting) A 1,350-hour, 10-month professional diploma program training students in retail sales, customer service, sales techniques, product commercialization, and e-commerce basics for retail environments. Targeted at adult learners pursuing retail sales advisor careers.
• DEP Retraitement des dispositifs médicaux (DEP in Medical Device Reprocessing) A 1,080-hour, 10-month professional diploma program training students in medical device decontamination, cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization procedures for healthcare settings, offered in work-study format. Targeted at adult learners pursuing careers in hospital and clinical sterilization departments.
• ASP Représentation (ASP in Sales Representation) A 450-hour, 3-month specialization program with 200 hours of workplace training, developing skills in wholesale representation, sales prospecting, customer development, and business-to-business sales. Targeted at adult learners pursuing wholesale sales representative careers.
• DiplomAction (Concomitant Training Program) A work-study concurrent program allowing students to combine their secondary school studies with vocational training, enabling them to earn their diploma while gaining practical work experience. Targeted at secondary school students pursuing early vocational credentials.

Quantifiable outcome

• 640 students trained annually with direct pathways to employment in their chosen field
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Armada de Blainville-BoisbriandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2024Hockey junior team partnership renewal with CSSMI supporting youth development academically and athletically. Joint initiatives planned for 2025 including player participation in school conferences and activities.
• Ecole des metiers specialises de LavalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 August 2024Collaboration with Ecole des metiers specialises de Laval and Centre multiservice des Samares for the new DEP in Medical Device Reprocessing program. Three centers work together on curriculum development, equipment installation, and student placement. This is one of three designated centers in Quebec offering this new program.
• Centre multiservice des Samares - Centre d'excellence en sante de LanaudierecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 August 2024Regional partnership for deploying the new Medical Device Reprocessing DEP program. The three centers serve the greater Laval-Laurentides-Lanaudiere region under the 'Pres de Toi' unified training initiative.
• Carrefour Jeunesse-Emploi thereze-De BlainvilleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity employment services partner participating in Soiree Formation Carriere events to connect young job seekers with vocational training opportunities.
• Carrefour Jeunesse-Emploi de MirabelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity employment services partner participating in career evening events to provide employment resources and training information to local youth.
• DiplomActionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConcomitance (concurrent training) program partner allowing students to work while completing their vocational training.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Centre de formation professionnelle Le Chantier: Public Quebec vocational training center in the Capitale-Nationale region offering a similar mix of construction, administrative, and trade DEP programs. Operates under the same Quebec public-CFP framework as CFNT.
• École des métiers de la construction de Montréal: Public Quebec vocational training center specialized in construction trades and building design — directly overlapping with CFNT's Dessin de bâtiment, Décoration intérieure, and Représentation programs under the same DEP credentialing framework.
• École des métiers spécialisés de Laval: Quebec public vocational training center in the Laval region and an explicit partner of CFNT on the new Medical Device Reprocessing DEP. Operates the same Quebec DEP/ASP credentialing model and is one of only three designated centers for the medical device reprocessing program in the greater Laval-Laurentides-Lanaudière region.
• Centre multiservice des Samares - Centre d'excellence en santé de Lanaudière: Quebec public vocational training center in Lanaudière and the third partner alongside CFNT and Laval on the Medical Device Reprocessing DEP. Operates a directly comparable model of Quebec-credentialed vocational programs, serving an adjacent regional catchment.
• Centre de formation professionnelle de l'Outaouais: Public Quebec vocational training center offering comparable DEP/ASP programs in administrative, IT, and building trades, operating under the same Ministry of Education credentialing model as CFNT but serving the Outaouais region.
• CFP Vision 2020: Public Quebec vocational training center under the Commission scolaire des Chic-Chocs delivering comparable DEP programs in administrative support, sales, and trades; follows the same Ministry-of-Education credentialing structure as CFNT.

Others

• Carrefour Jeunesse-Emploi Thérèse-De Blainville: Community employment-services organization partnered with CFNT on the Soirée Formation Carrière events. Not a direct training competitor, but a key feeder channel for CFNT's adult-learner (SARCA) recruitment pipeline.

Broad incumbents

• Herzing College: Private vocational college with Montreal and Quebec City campuses offering diploma programs in technology, business, and healthcare — overlapping with CFNT's IT Support, Administrative Assistant, and Medical Device Reprocessing programs but under a tuition-driven model.
• CDI College: Large private vocational college with multiple Quebec campuses offering diplomas in business, IT, healthcare support, and design — overlapping with several CFNT programs (admin, IT, interior decoration) but under a private, tuition-funded model with a much wider program portfolio.

Regional players

• Collège Lionel-Groulx: Public CEGEP in the Basses-Laurentides region that hires CFNT administrative-program graduates. Operates at a higher credential level (pre-university and technical DECs) but is geographically adjacent and competes indirectly for the same pool of secondary-school graduates.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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