Aviron Québec

What Aviron Québec does

Aviron Québec Collège Technique Inc. is a private vocational training college located in Quebec City, Canada, founded in 1961 by the Flegg family and operated continuously for over 60 years. The institution delivers Ministère de l'Éducation-recognised Diplôme d'études professionnelles (DEP) programs in five skilled trade verticals: electricity, automobile mechanics, IT computing support, welding and fitting, and plumbing and heating. Programs are 1–2 years in duration, structured around an 80% practice-based curriculum, and several are aligned to Red Seal certification, giving graduates inter-provincial labor mobility across Canada. Teaching staff are selected for extensive in-field industry experience and legal qualifications, and the college cites a 91% job placement rate for the January 2017–2018 plumbing cohort.

The college operates from two Quebec City campuses (270 Boulevard Charest Est and 1275 Rue de la Jonquière) and serves two principal customer segments: domestic Quebec residents pursuing trade careers or career changes, and international students recruited from SDS-eligible countries including the Philippines, India, China, Pakistan, Morocco, Senegal, and Vietnam. International applicants are processed on a first-come, first-served basis with CAQ and study permit support, and tuition is collected via the Flywire cross-border payment platform. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition fees (one-time per program, not publicly disclosed; examples cited at C$5,385 for DEP Soutien informatique and C$5,798 for DEP Automobile Mechanic) supplemented by financial aid administration services.

Following the death of founder Allan Flegg in 2020, the college was acquired by Réseau des collèges Hermès (Hermes Colleges Network), which also operates Matrix College in Montréal and has public-private partnerships with Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles and Cégep Marie-Victorin. The post-acquisition management team is led by General Manager Ginette Gervais, who concurrently serves as President of the Hermes Colleges Network for the Province of Québec (appointed May 10, 2021). The institution maintains an ecosystem of industry-sponsored bursary partners (Groupe Canam, Caisse Desjardins, NAPA AUTOPRO, CMMTQ, Pilote et Filles, Corporation Mobilis) and student-discount partners (Les Remparts) that both subsidize affordability and create direct hiring pipelines.

Name

Aviron Québec

Legal name

AVIRON QUÉBEC COLLÈGE TECHNIQUE INC.

Website

https://avironquebec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Aviron Québec is a private Quebec City vocational college, founded in 1961 and now part of Réseau des collèges Hermès, offering 1–2 year DEP programs in electricity, auto mechanics, IT support, welding, and plumbing to domestic and international students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Skilled Trades Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM), Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH), Credentialing, Certification Prep & Exam Training (BPACANAJ)

Keywords

• Vocational training
• Skilled trades education
• Professional diploma programs
• Career technical education
• Trades certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Québec, Quebec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Training Fees: Revenue generated from vocational training programs (DEP - Diplôme d'études professionnelles) for both domestic Quebec residents and international students. Programs range from 1 to 2 years in duration.
2. Financial Assistance Administration: The college assists students with government financial aid applications to the Quebec government, and partners with industry organizations for student bursaries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Aviron Québec Collègue Technique is a private vocational college that delivers DEP (Diplôme d'études professionnelles) programs in five skilled trades: Electricity, Automobile Mechanics, Computing Support, Welding and Fitting, and Plumbing and Heating. Programs range from 1 to 2 years and combine 80% hands-on practice with theoretical instruction on state-of-the-art equipment, preparing graduates for immediate workforce entry and Red Seal certification.

Product overview

Aviron Québec Collège Technique offers a portfolio of vocational training programs (DEP - Diplôme d'études professionnelles) in the skilled trades. The institution provides hands-on, career-focused education across five core program areas: Electricity (construction electrician training), Automobile Mechanics, Computing Support/IT Network Support, Welding and Fitting, and Plumbing and Heating. Programs range from 1 to 2 years in duration and are designed to prepare graduates for immediate workforce entry, with many aligned to Red Seal certification for inter-provincial mobility across Canada. The institution serves both Quebec residents and international students, with programs offered in both French and English.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DEP Electricity (5295/5795) Vocational training program preparing students for careers as electricians in construction. Covers electrical circuits, circuit diagrams, tool handling, residential branch circuits, three-phase transformers, service entrance, emergency power supply, lighting and heating systems installation and maintenance.
• DEP Automobile Mechanic (5298/5798) Vocational training program preparing students to become automotive technicians. Covers preventive and corrective mechanical work, internal combustion engines, drive train, heating/air conditioning, electrical systems, computer-controlled systems, transmission systems, and electronic ignition systems.
• DEP Computing Support (5385/5885) IT network support specialist training program preparing graduates for careers in information technology support and administration. Covers computer systems architecture, network resource sharing, cloud environments, troubleshooting hardware/software malfunctions, and computer optimization.
• DEP Welding and Fitting (5195/5695) One-year hands-on and theoretical training program in welding. Covers Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG), Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG), working with mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and interpreting project plans.
• DEP Plumbing and Heating (5333) Vocational training program in plumbing and heating. With Canada's cold winters, heating technicians are always in demand. The program teaches students to design systems for new buildings, develop plumbing technologies, and improve city water systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Programs range from 1 to 2 years, significantly reducing time to workforce entry compared to traditional 4-year degrees
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Groupe CanamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration established to address labor shortage in welding-assembly in Quebec. Groupe Canam provides a $500 bursary to students in the welding-montage program and offers a paid internship opportunity at their company after graduation.
• Corporation MobilisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAutomobile dealers corporation offering a $500 bursary to a graduate of the automobile mechanic program at Aviron Quebec, aimed at encouraging enrollment in automotive sector training.
• Caisse Desjardins de QuébecminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial institution that renewed 11 bursaries of $500 each for the 2017-2018 academic year, awarded to students demonstrating the greatest improvement during their year at the college.
• NAPA AUTOPROminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAuto parts retailer expanded their bursary program province-wide in Quebec to reward automobile mechanic students for their efforts and determination in reaching the job market.
• CMMTQ (Corporation des maîtres mécaniciens en tuyauterie du Québec)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional association providing 3 bursaries of $500 each for plumbing and heating students to encourage succession in this high-demand trade. Also offers the Jocelyne-Meunier-Desjardins bursary of $1,000 for women in the PAEF program.
• FlywirecoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing partnership enabling international students worldwide to make education payments in their own currency using local payment methods with real-time tracking and multilingual support.
• Pilote et FillesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganization offering a scholarship to female students in non-traditional trades for the second year, encouraging women to pursue careers in male-dominated skilled trades.
• Les RempartsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business offering student discounts to Aviron Quebec students through student ID cards, promoting community engagement and local business partnerships.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CDI College: One of Canada's largest private vocational college networks with multiple campuses and programs in business, technology, and trades. Comparable enrollment scale, GTM motion, and program breadth.
• Matrix College (Montréal): Sister institution under Réseau des collèges Hermès, offering private vocational programs in Montréal. Operates an identical multi-campus private college model with overlapping program mix and shared back-office.
• Academy of Learning Career College: Canadian private career college franchise with programs in business, IT, and trades. Comparable private tuition model and student-for-a-day / direct enrollment GTM.
• Willis College: Ottawa-based private career college offering diploma programs in technology, business, and trades. Comparable Canadian private college profile with international student recruitment and government career college designation.
• Eastern College: Private career college in Atlantic Canada with diploma programs in healthcare, business, and trades. Comparable enrollment size, tuition model, and career outcomes orientation.
• triOS College: Canadian private career college with campuses across multiple provinces offering diploma programs in business, technology, and trades. Comparable private tuition, admissions-driven GTM, and international student recruitment.
• Collège Salette: Montreal-based private vocational college in trades and technical programs. Highly comparable as a French-language Quebec private trade school with overlapping programs and student demographics.
• Herzing College: Private career college operating across Canada with diploma programs in technology, business, and healthcare. Similar private tuition model, admissions-led GTM, and international student recruitment infrastructure.

Regional players

• Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles: Public Quebec Cégep with a public-private partnership with the Hermes Colleges Network. Serves overlapping vocational training demand in Quebec through government-subsidized programs.
• Cégep Marie-Victorin: Public Montreal-area Cégep also partnered with the Hermes Colleges Network. Offers comparable DEP-style vocational programs as a public subsidized alternative to Aviron's private tuition model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCqRo7JZJ7R8n3T0S6j6M7aQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/AvironQuebec
• Instagraminstagram.com/avironquebec
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aviron-qu%C3%A9bec

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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