École des métiers spécialisés de Laval (EMS de Laval)

What École des métiers spécialisés de Laval (EMS de Laval) does

École des métiers spécialisés de Laval (EMS de Laval) is a public vocational training institution headquartered in Laval, Quebec, Canada, established in 1988 as the largest vocational training center ("Plus grand centre de formation professionnelle") in Laval. Operating under the governance of the Centre de services scolaire de Laval (CSS Laval) and funded through Quebec's Ministry of Education, EMS delivers over 22 government-accredited vocational programs (DEP, ASP, AEP, and AFP credentials) spanning seven economic sectors: Visual Arts, Wellness, Electrotechnology, Motorized Equipment Maintenance, Metallurgy, Health, and Sales & Administration. Programs include automotive mechanics, welding, nursing assistance, hairstyling, electronics repair, interior decoration, pharmacy technical assistance, and electric vehicle mechanics, with workshops designed to mirror real workplace environments using state-of-the-art facilities.

The institution operates two physical campuses in Laval — the Édifice principal at 777 av. de Bois-de-Boulogne and Pavillon PED at 2525 boul. de la Renaissance — and employs 79 staff. Its go-to-market is event-driven and community-led: enrollment is generated through portes ouvertes (open houses), élève d'un jour (student-for-a-day) experiences, and the ambassadeur MCSD alumni ambassador program, supported by an electronic newsletter, blog content, and a centralized admissions team. Revenue is generated through tuition for vocational credentials (pricing not publicly disclosed) supplemented by continuing education, Recognition of Prior Competencies (RAC) assessments, and population-facing services such as the student-run Salon de coiffure Beauté en tête. EMS serves three student segments: individuals seeking initial vocational certification, working adults pursuing continuing education or career transitions, and adults completing DES equivalency or prerequisite coursework.

As a publicly funded entity within Quebec's education system, EMS has no external shareholders, venture capital, or private equity ownership; it operates as a discrete educational establishment under the CSS Laval parent structure, which also encompasses four sister institutions (École hôtelière et d'administration de Laval, Centre de formation le Chantier, Centre de formation horticole de Laval, École Polymécanique de Laval, and Institut de protection contre les incendies du Québec). Financial details (revenue, budgets, tuition structure) are not publicly disclosed.

Name

École des métiers spécialisés de Laval (EMS de Laval)

Legal name

École des métiers spécialisés de Laval (EMS de Laval)

Website

https://emslaval.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

École des métiers spécialisés de Laval (EMS de Laval) is a public vocational training institution in Laval, Quebec, offering 22+ government-accredited programs (DEP, ASP, AEP, AFP) across seven economic sectors to individual students seeking trade credentials.

Ownership category

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Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Sterile Processing & Central Service (SPD/CS) (EDAOAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Vocational training programs
• Professional certifications
• Trade skills education
• Continuing education courses
• Technical skills training

Headquarters

HQ city

Laval

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

Revenue model

1. Vocational Training Tuition: Revenue generated from tuition fees for professional development programs (DEP - Diplôme d'études professionnelles, ASP - Attestation de spécialisation professionnelle, AEP - Attestation d'études professionnelles, AFP - Attestation de formation professionnelle). These are government-accredited vocational training programs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

École des métiers spécialisés de Laval (EMS de Laval) delivers government-accredited vocational training programs leading to DEP, ASP, AEP, and AFP qualifications across seven economic sectors (Visual Arts, Wellness, Electrotechnology, Motorized Equipment Maintenance, Metallurgy, Health, and Sales/Administration). The school operates two physical campus locations in Laval, Quebec, providing hands-on workshops that mirror real workplace environments, alongside continuing education workshops, prior learning recognition services (RAC), and a student-run beauty salon for practical training.

Product overview

École des métiers spécialisés de Laval (EMS de Laval) is the largest vocational training center in Laval, Quebec, offering a portfolio of over 20 professional training programs categorized as DEP (Diplôme d'études professionnelles), ASP (Attestation de spécialisation professionnelle), AEP (Attestation d'études professionnelles), and AFP (Attestation de formation professionnelle). The school's programs span seven economic sectors: Visual Arts (Infographie, Décoration intérieure, Mode), Wellness (Esthétique, Coiffure, Épilation), Electrotechnology (Électromécanique, Électronique), Motorized Equipment Maintenance (Automobile, Véhicules de loisir, Mécanique véhicules électriques), Metallurgy (Soudage, Ferblanterie), Health (Santé, Soins infirmiers, Pharmacie, Retraitement dispositifs médicaux, Assistance personne aînée, Soutien clinique), and Sales & Administration. The institution also operates a student-run beauty salon (Beauté en tête) for practical training and provides continuing education and prior learning recognition services. The programs are designed with practical workshops that mirror real workplace environments and are taught with state-of-the-art facilities.

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Products and services

• Électromécanique de systèmes automatisés DEP program training students in automated systems electromechanics, covering industrial equipment maintenance and automation technologies.
• Soins animaliers AEP program focused on animal care and welfare, training students in veterinary assistance and animal husbandry.
• Mécanique de véhicules de loisir et d'équipement léger DEP program training students in recreational vehicle and light equipment mechanics.
• Mécanique automobile DEP program for automotive mechanics, covering vehicle repair and maintenance skills.
• Mode et confection de vêtements sur mesure DEP program in fashion design and custom clothing tailoring.
• Infographie DEP program in computer graphics and digital imaging.
• Esthétique DEP program in aesthetics and beauty care services.
• Décoration intérieure et présentation visuelle DEP program in interior decoration and visual merchandising.
• Coiffure DEP program in hairdressing and hairstyling.
• Santé, assistance et soins infirmiers DEP program in health assistance and nursing care.
• Épilation ASP program specialized in hair removal and electro-epilation techniques.
• Soutien administratif aux secteurs cliniques AEP program in administrative support for clinical healthcare settings.
• Réparation et service en électronique DEP program in electronics repair and service.
• Retraitement des dispositifs médicaux DEP program in medical device reprocessing and sterilization.
• Mécanique de véhicules électriques AEP program specialized in electric vehicle mechanics and maintenance.
• Modélisation et dessin industriel DEP program in industrial modeling and drafting (CAD).
• Ferblanterie DEP program in sheet metal work and fabrication.
• Conseil et vente de pièces d'équipement motorisé DEP program in sales consulting for motorized equipment parts.
• Soutien aux services d'assistance en établissement de santé et de services sociaux DEP program in support services for healthcare and social services institutions.
• Assistance à la personne en résidence privée pour personnes ainées autonomes et semi-autonomes AEP program training students to assist seniors in private residences.
• Assistance technique en pharmacie DEP program in pharmacy technical assistance.
• Soudage-assemblage DEP program in welding and assembly techniques.
• Soudage haute pression ASP program specialized in high-pressure welding.
• Salon de coiffure Beauté en tête Student-run beauty salon providing practical training in hairdressing services to the general population.
• Formation continue Continuing education programs including workshops and professional development courses for skill upgrading.
• Reconnaissance des acquis et des compétences (RAC) Recognition of prior learning and competencies assessment services for adult learners.

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Herzing College: Private vocational college with Quebec campuses offering career-focused diploma programs in trades, healthcare, and technology. Direct competitor for tuition-paying vocational students in the broader Quebec market.
• École hôtelière et d'administration de Laval (EHAL): Sister school under the same Centre de services scolaire de Laval (CSS Laval) network, offering vocational training in hospitality and administration. Operates under the identical Quebec public vocational framework (DEP/ASP/AEP) and shares the Ma Carrière se Dessine platform.
• LaSalle College: Large private vocational and professional school in Montreal offering trade and technical programs (fashion, aesthetics, business, technology). Comparable Quebec-based vocational training operator competing for similar student segments.
• Centre de formation horticole de Laval: CSS Laval sister school delivering horticultural and landscaping vocational training. Direct peer operating under identical Quebec public vocational training governance and platform.
• Institut de protection contre les incendies du Québec (IPIQ): CSS Laval-affiliated vocational training institution specializing in fire protection. Shares the same Quebec public vocational school governance, accreditation framework, and parent school service center as EMS.
• CDI College: Major private vocational college operating across Canada, including Quebec, offering trade, technical, and professional programs under a similar DEP-equivalent framework. Direct competitor for vocational enrollment in the same Quebec market.
• École Polymécanique de Laval: Another CSS Laval sister school focused on polymécanique (industrial mechanics) vocational training. Directly comparable Quebec public vocational institution sharing the same governance, funding model, and admissions framework as EMS.
• Centre de formation le Chantier: CSS Laval sister training center offering construction-trades vocational programs. Closely comparable public vocational institution operating in the same regional catchment and government-funded model.

Regional players

• École des métiers de la construction de Montréal: Quebec public vocational training center dedicated to construction trades (similar to welding, sheet metal, and electromechanical programs at EMS). Operates in the Greater Montreal area rather than Laval, so a regional rather than head-to-head peer.
• O'Sullivan College of Montreal: Private vocational college in Montreal offering professional and technical programs. Comparable Quebec vocational operator, but based in Montreal rather than directly competing in Laval.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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