London Training Centre

What London Training Centre does

London Training Centre is a non-profit community training and employment services organization founded in 1987 and headquartered at 317 Adelaide St. South, London, Ontario. Operating with approximately 45 employees, the organization delivers a multi-line portfolio of regulated certifications, employment services, and culinary programs across South Western Ontario, including rural and aboriginal communities. Core offerings include Safe Food Handling, Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR (WSIB-approved), Smart Serve, WHMIS, Mental Health First Aid, Psychological First Aid, Security Guard Training, Computer Training, Customer Service, and youth leadership courses (Babysitter, Stay Safe!, Future Chefs). It is an authorized provider for several province-mandated certifications and operates an Employment Ontario service contract for job seekers and employers.

The organization's go-to-market is community- and event-driven: it delivers training at its own facility, on-site at workplaces, and through mobile outreach, with weekly information sessions and a self-serve online registration portal (register.londontraining.on.ca). Revenue is generated through (1) per-course fees ranging from $40 (WHMIS) to $750 (Standard First Aid Instructor Certification), (2) recurring 3- to 5-year recertifications, (3) government funding from Employment Ontario, the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development, and the Canada Ontario Jobs Grant (COJG), and (4) a social enterprise food arm — The Larder — which sells preserves, sourdough, pastries, soups, and entrées produced by culinary students and chef instructors. The Culinary Pre-Apprenticeship Program is a six-month, fully ministry-funded cohort capped at 8 students.

Underlying technology is deliberately low-tech: a WordPress-based online registration portal, blended learning (online component + in-class skills day) for First Aid and Psychological First Aid, and an online security guard delivery partnership with Ontario Security HUB. The facility includes a state-of-the-art commercial kitchen, computer lab, and professional instruction rooms. The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, led by Executive Director David Corke, with department heads managing Training Services (Kristie Holden), Employment Services (Grant Whatford), and Culinary Programs (Chandany Chen). There is no venture, private equity, or institutional investment; the organization is funded by earned revenue, social enterprise proceeds, and government program contracts.

Name

London Training Centre

Legal name

London Training Centre, Inc.

Website

https://londontraining.on.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

London Training Centre is a non-profit community training and employment services organization in London, Ontario, founded in 1987, delivering WSIB-approved certifications, Employment Ontario-funded job services, and culinary programs across South Western Ontario for job seekers, employers, and youth.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training and Professional Certification

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Safety, Sanitation & HACCP Training (EDAOAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional Culinary Arts (Chef Training) (EDAOAKAA), Hospitality & Food Service (EDABALAO), General Security Officer (Unarmed) Training & Certification (BPAKAOAA)

Keywords

• Vocational training
• Professional certifications
• Employment services
• Culinary training
• Workplace safety training

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training and Certification Fees: London Training Centre generates revenue through course registration fees for various training programs including Safe Food Handling ($70), First Aid & CPR ($145-$150), Smart Serve ($90), WHMIS ($40), and other certifications. Fees are paid by individuals or employers, with some subsidized programs available through Employment Ontario.
2. Social Enterprise Food Operations: Revenue is generated through The Larder (food sales including preserves, baked goods, and prepared foods), culinary programs, and potentially banquet staffing services. The net Social Benefit of enterprise work is described as an added value product of their business success.
3. Government Funding - Employment Ontario: London Training Centre receives funding from the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development through Employment Ontario programs. They provide free employment services to job seekers and employers, funded by government programs.
4. Government-Funded Programs: Specialized programs like the Culinary Pre-Apprenticeship Program are fully funded by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development at no cost to students. Additional funding comes from Labour Market Partnership grants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

London Training Centre is a community-based non-profit training organization that delivers professional certification courses (Safe Food Handling, First Aid & CPR, Smart Serve, WHMIS, Mental Health First Aid, Psychological First Aid, Security Guard Training), employment services funded by Employment Ontario, and culinary training programs including the Culinary Pre-Apprenticeship. It operates a social enterprise (The Larder) that produces and sells food products to subsidize its training mission.

Product overview

London Training Centre operates a multi-faceted training marketplace offering professional certifications, employment services, and culinary programs across South Western Ontario. The core Training & Certifications portfolio includes Safe Food Handling, First Aid & CPR (Canadian Red Cross), Smart Serve, WHMIS/Workplace Safety, Computer Training, Customer Service, Mental Health First Aid, Psychological First Aid, Security Guard Training, and Youth Leadership programs including Babysitter, Stay Safe!, and Future Chefs courses. Employment Services provides job matching, counseling, and pre-employment programs funded by Employment Ontario. Food Initiatives encompass the Culinary Pre-Apprenticeship Program, Local Food Skills, Cooking Classes (including Bake 101, Bake 102, and specialty workshops), and The Larder social enterprise. Programs are delivered at the London facility with state-of-the-art commercial kitchen and computer lab, with some courses available through blended learning online.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Larder: A food program where students and chef instructors produce food for sale, including preserves, fresh baked sourdough breads, pastries, soups, and entrées.

Products and services

• Safe Food Handling
• First Aid & CPR
• Smart Serve
• WHMIS / Workplace Safety
• Computer Training
• Customer Service Training
• Mental Health First Aid
• Psychological First Aid
• Security Guard Training
• Youth Leadership Programs
• Instructor Development Courses
• Employment Services
• Culinary Pre-Apprenticeship Program
• Local Food Skills
• Cooking Classes
• The Larder
• Labour Market Partnership Project

Quantifiable outcome

• Culinary Pre-Apprenticeship Program includes 8 weeks of paid placement with restaurants in the London Ontario region
• +2 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Canadian Red CrosscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLondon Training Centre is an approved Training Partner of the Canadian Red Cross, delivering a wide range of First Aid and CPR courses including Standard First Aid, Basic Life Support (BLS), and Psychological First Aid. Courses are WSIB Approved. The partnership includes Instructor Development Programs for training new instructors.
• Middlesex/London Health UnitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Safe Food Handler training and certification. The wallet-size certificate meets mandatory provincial food safety training requirements and is recognized by all health units in Ontario.
• County of Lambton Community Health Services DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Safe Food Handler training and certification delivery, complementing the Middlesex/London Health Unit partnership.
• Smart Serve OntariocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized provider of Smart Serve training, Ontario's mandatory alcohol server certification. Provides in-class training followed by online certification test access via smartserve.ca.
• Public Services Health & Safety Association (PSHSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLondon Training Centre facilitators are certified as WHMIS Trainers by PSHSA, enabling delivery of WHMIS 2015 training programs.
• Ontario Security HUBminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for online Security Guard training delivery. London Training Centre assists students in obtaining the requisite Ministry training through Ontario Security HUB's online platform. First Aid training is completed in-person at London Training Centre.
• Employment OntariocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLondon Training Centre provides a full menu of Employment Ontario services and programs for people, including Employment Support Services, Pre-Employment Programs, Better Jobs Ontario, and Self-Employment Benefit programs. Services are free to job seekers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fanshawe College: London, Ontario-based public college offering vocational, continuing education, and apprenticeship-style programs including culinary, trades, and workforce training. Directly comparable as a London-region vocational training and certification provider competing for the same student and employer base.
• YMCA of Southwestern Ontario: Regional charitable organization offering community programs, employment services, newcomer settlement, and skills training in the London/Southwestern Ontario area. Comparable as a community-based social enterprise providing subsidized training, employment support, and certification to overlapping populations.
• TrainCan: National provider of food handler and food safety certification training widely accepted across Canadian health units. Directly competes with London Training Centre's Safe Food Handling program on price, language availability, and provincial recognition.
• Conestoga College: Nearby Ontario public college with vocational, continuing education, and apprenticeship programs including skilled trades and culinary training. Comparable as a Southwestern Ontario post-secondary institution offering similar hands-on certification and employment-aligned training.
• Niagara College Canada: Ontario college with notable Canadian Food and Wine Institute and trades/culinary pre-apprenticeship programs. Comparable as an Ontario post-secondary institution running culinary pre-apprenticeship and food service training aligned to London Training Centre's Local Food Skills and Culinary Pre-Apprenticeship programs.
• St. John Ambulance: National charitable organization delivering First Aid, CPR, and BLS training and certification across Canada, including WSIB-approved courses. Directly comparable on First Aid & CPR training, instructor development, and certification renewal cycles that mirror London Training Centre's core first-aid programs.
• Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS): Ontario-based health and safety association providing WHMIS, workplace safety, and supervisor training to employers across sectors. Comparable as a competing WHMIS and workplace safety training provider in Ontario, with similar employer-targeted delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Canadian Red Cross: National humanitarian organization that is both a partner (Training Partner for First Aid) and a broad incumbent offering First Aid, CPR, BLS, and Psychological First Aid training nationwide. Comparable as a larger incumbent setting standards and curriculum that London Training Centre delivers against.
• Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada: National health charity and a leading provider of CPR and resuscitation training in Canada. Comparable as a larger incumbent in the First Aid/CPR/BLS training category that competes for employer and individual certification demand in Ontario.

Regional players

• FOODSAFE (BC): British Columbia-based food handler and food safety training provider recognized by BC health authorities. Comparable as a province-branded food safety certification provider; operates in a different geography from London Training Centre but competes on the same food handler certification model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/London_Training
• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=4yMBvSFVS3c
• Facebookfacebook.com/London.Training
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/londontrainingcentre

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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