Nova formation - Service aux entreprises Centre de services scolaire Marie-Victorin

What Nova formation - Service aux entreprises Centre de services scolaire Marie-Victorin does

Nova Formation is the Service aux entreprises (enterprise services division) of the Centre de services scolaire Marie-Victorin (CSSMV), a public school service centre operating under the Quebec Ministry of Education. Headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec, with 55 employees, the organization delivers vocational training, professional development, and Recognition of Acquired Competencies (RAC) services to both enterprises and individuals across the Montérégie region (South Shore of Greater Montreal). Its core offering is a catalog of 65+ accredited courses spanning 12 enterprise categories, including administration, construction, electromechanics, welding, metallurgy, digital/IT skills, healthcare/social services, private security, and occupational health and safety. Training is delivered across five physical locations in Longueuil (including the specialized facilities of CFP Pierre-Dupuy and CFP Charlotte-Tassé) in in-person, online synchronous, and hybrid formats.

The business model is a hybrid public funding and fee-for-service structure. The primary revenue stream is government allocation through the Quebec Ministry of Education (MEQ) and the Ministry of Employment and Social Solidarity (MESSS/Services Québec), with most programs offered free or at subsidized rates ($5/hour for eligible participants). Secondary revenue derives from small registration fees (ranging from $0 to $495 per course for AEP programs, safety certifications, and short workshops) and enterprise-paid custom training contracts. Enterprise clients include manufacturers (Cascades, Tremcar, GSF Assemblage, Meca-Fab), security providers (Securitas), seniors' residences (EHM Montérégie), and government bodies (AMF). The go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer enrollment via the public website with sales-led enterprise outreach through dedicated development agents (agents de développement).

The technology stack is non-proprietary and centered on educational delivery: standard in-person instruction, live virtual sessions (Microsoft Teams), and hybrid formats. Specialized facilities include a mini industrial electromechanics lab, welding shops, and machining/CNC equipment at CFP Pierre-Dupuy. Recent product development includes Formation Lino (digital literacy with AI fundamentals, launching October 2026) and IA & Copilot training for administrative assistants. The organization is not a technology company in the conventional sense; its competitive position rests on government accreditation, regulatory standing for credentialed trades, and embedded public-sector distribution rather than proprietary technology.

Name

Nova formation - Service aux entreprises Centre de services scolaire Marie-Victorin

Legal name

Service aux entreprises - Centre de services scolaire Marie-Victorin (Nova Formation)

Website

https://novaformation.ca

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Nova Formation is the enterprise services division of Quebec public school service centre CSSMV, providing accredited vocational training (DEP, AEP) and workforce development to 65+ courses across 12 categories for enterprises and individuals in the Montérégie region of Quebec.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

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

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL)

Keywords

• Vocational training services
• Professional development programs
• Corporate workforce training
• Competency recognition services
• Continuing education Quebec

Headquarters

HQ city

Longueuil

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government-funded vocational training: Nova Formation operates as the Service aux entreprises (enterprise services arm) of the Centre de services scolaire Marie-Victorin, a public educational institution. Revenue is primarily derived from public funding allocated through the Quebec Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Employment and Social Solidarity (MESSS/Emploi-Québec/Services Québec). Training programs are subsidized, with many offerings at no cost or reduced fees for eligible participants. Some courses carry direct registration fees paid by participants or funded through employer-finance arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Nova Formation is the Service aux enterprises (enterprise services division) of the public Centre de services scolaire Marie-Victorin, providing government-accredited vocational training, professional development, and competency recognition services across 65+ courses. It delivers DEP and AEP diplomas, corporate workforce training, francisation, skills transfer, RAC (Reconnaissance des acquis et des compétences), and certification programs (construction safety, private security, first aid) to both enterprises and individuals in the Montérégie region of Quebec.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Enterprise Training Programs (Formations pour entreprises) Customized corporate training programs spanning 12 categories including administration/commerce/marketing, food/tourism/hospitality, building/construction/hygiene, digital/IT skills, electrotechnics, mechanical fabrication, metallurgy, health and safety, health/social services, and private security. Designed for businesses and organizations in the Montérégie region seeking workforce upskilling and compliance certifications.
• Reconnaissance des acquis et des compétences (RAC) Competency recognition service that validates and recognizes existing skills and competencies of employees, facilitating credentialing, onboarding for new equipment, and succession planning. Available for both enterprises (RAC en entreprise) and citizens (RAC pour citoyens).
• DEP and AEP Diploma Programs (Public Formations) Government-recognized vocational diplomas (DEP - Diplôme d'études professionnelles) and attestations (AEP - Attestation d'études professionnelles) for individuals, including programs such as AEP Conduite d'autobus, AEP APRPA (Assistance à la personne en résidence privée pour aînés), AEP Service de garde, AEP Soudage, DEP Entretien général d'immeuble, and AEP Mécanique de vélos.
• Formations à 5$/heure (Subsidized $5/hour Training) Special subsidized training rate of $5/hour for professionals, entrepreneurs, and self-employed workers through government programs. 18 formations offered at this rate covering various professional development topics.
• Francisation en entreprise (Workplace French Language Training) French language training programs delivered in enterprise settings to help immigrant workers achieve French language proficiency required for workforce integration.
• Transfert des compétences et plan de relève (Skills Transfer and Succession Planning) Advisory and training services supporting skills transfer and succession planning in enterprises, helping organizations retain institutional knowledge and develop internal talent pipelines.
• Accompagnement / Coaching Coaching and accompaniment services for enterprises and individuals, supporting professional development and organizational change management.
• Tests de classement et certification (Classification Tests and Certification) Competency profile development and pre-employment testing services for enterprises, including hiring assessments and skills classification.
• Document de conformité pour APRPA (APRPA Compliance Documentation) Compliance documentation service for Assistance à la personne en résidence privée pour aînés (APRPA), providing exemption documentation required for autonomous and semi-autonomous seniors' residences in Quebec.
• ASP Construction 30h (Health and Safety on Construction Sites) 30-hour construction safety certification program recognized by ASP Construction, required for workers on Quebec construction sites. Includes learner manual, safety code, file opening, provisional certificate, processing fees, and final certificate. Priced at $300.
• Sécurité privée – Gardiennage 54h (Private Security Guard Licensing) 54-hour online training program for private security guard licensing, priced at $495 including taxes. Required for individuals seeking to work as private security guards in Quebec. Does not include mandatory first aid (CNESST) course.
• Secourisme général RCR et Premiers secours (General First Aid and CPR) General first aid and CPR training program, 15 hours duration, priced at $200 including taxes. Provides certification recognized for workplace first aid requirements.
• AEP Soudage GMAW/FCAW (Welding Attestation - Work-Study) 912-hour intensive welding training program (GMAW/FCAW) delivered in work-study (alternance travail-études) format. Participants receive wage compensation during enterprise portions, and Nova Formation arranges job matching with regional employers. Free tuition (AEP soudage at $0).
• Ponts roulants, élingage, levage et manutention (Overhead Cranes, Rigging, Lifting and Handling) Workshop-style training program on overhead cranes, rigging, lifting, and material handling. Priced at $300.00/person + taxes (maximum 6 people per group). Compatible with $38/hour rate.
• Compétence 6 (Loi 90) - Medication Administration in Private Seniors' Residences Training program covering medication administration in private seniors' residences (résidences privées pour aînés/RPA), required under Quebec Loi 90. Priced at $20 if eligible for tuition-free status. Mandatory for RPA staff.
• DEP Entretien général d'immeuble (Building Maintenance Diploma) Diplôme d'études professionnelles (DEP) in general building maintenance, priced at $300 taxes included (or free if eligible for tuition-free status per MEQ rules). Delivered at the Nova Formation Annex at École des Remparts.
• Formation Lino - Ateliers numériques gratuits (Free Digital Literacy Workshops) 120 hours of free digital skills training aimed at promoting digital inclusion and reducing the digital divide. Includes introduction to AI fundamentals and emerging technologies. Targeting individuals seeking to develop digital literacy skills in the Montérégie region.
• IA & Copilot pour les adjoint(e)s administratifs(ve)s (AI and Copilot for Administrative Assistants) Training program teaching administrative assistants how to use Microsoft Copilot for automating administrative tasks across Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint. Includes five modules on automation capabilities within Microsoft 365 tools and creating conversational agents for customer service.
• Formation Leadership et technologie (Leadership and Technology Training) Leadership and technology training program for managers and professionals, focused on developing leadership capabilities combined with technology adoption in the workplace.

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• Gouvernement du QuébeccoreOthersPrimary public funder and regulatory authority. Nova Formation operates under the Centre de services scolaire Marie-Victorin, a public school board funded by the Quebec Ministry of Education (MEQ) and Ministry of Employment and Social Solidarity (MESSS). Training programs receive government subsidies, and many are free for eligible participants through Services Québec and MESSS programs.
• Services Québec / MESSS (Ministère de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale)coreOthersGovernment workforce development ministry providing funding for training programs for job seekers and employed workers. Nova Formation programs are eligible for MESSS financing, including the Mesure de formation de la main-d'œuvre and the Mesure d'aide à l'emploi.
• CFP Pierre-Dupuy (Centre de formation professionnelle Pierre-Dupuy)coreOthersVocational training centre operated by the same school board (CSS Marie-Victorin). Provides specialized industrial training facilities including a mini industrial electromechanics lab, welding shops, and machining equipment. Used for trades programs such as AEP soudage, electromechanics, and machining.
• CFP Charlotte-TassécoreOthersVocational training centre of the same school board used for programs including AEP APRPA (Assistance à la personne en résidence privée pour aînés) and AEP Service de garde en milieu scolaire. Has an annex location at 1180 rue Saint-Édouard.
• CSMO-Textile (Comité sectoriel de main-d'œuvre en textiles)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSectoral workforce committee for textiles that co-funds and co-develops the industrial sewing machine operator training program. Partnership ensures curriculum aligns with textile industry needs and provides sector-specific financing.
• SDEM-SEMOsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecruitment and support partner for the adapted Agent de bureau program. SDEM-SEMO handles participant recruitment and provides ongoing support for individuals with disabilities or limitations enrolling in Nova Formation programs.
• Pierre-DupuycoreOthersListed as partner. Centre de formation professionnelle Pierre-Dupuy is a constituent institution of the same school board, providing specialized facilities and instructors for trades programs.
• EHM MontérégieminorOthersÉtablissement d'hébergement pour personnes âgées (seniors' residence) in Montérégie. Listed as partner/client on Nova Formation website.
• Place à l'emploiminorOthersQuebec employment platform. Listed as partner on Nova Formation website, potentially serving as a referral pathway for job seekers to training programs.
• Alliance Carrière TravailminorOthersCareer and employment services organization. Listed as partner on Nova Formation website.
• DélagglominorOthersOrganization related to the Montréal metropolitan community. Listed as partner on Nova Formation website.
• Pierre-Dupuy (CFP)coreOthersCentre de formation professionnelle Pierre-Dupuy provides industrial trades training facilities and instruction for Nova Formation programs including welding, electrical, industrial mechanics, and machining.
• Charlotte-TassécoreOthersCentre de formation professionnelle Charlotte-Tassé provides vocational training facilities for Nova Formation programs including APRPA and AEP Service de garde. Has an annex at 1180 rue Saint-Édouard.
• CCIRSminorOthersListed as partner on Nova Formation website.
• CJESHminorOthersListed as partner on Nova Formation website.
• CemeqminorOthersListed as partner on Nova Formation website.
• FCSSQ (Fédération des centres de services scolaires du Québec)secondaryOthersFederation of school service centres in Quebec. Listed as partner on Nova Formation website.
• SimplexminorOthersListed as partner on Nova Formation website. Quebec-based company.
• DetekactionminorOthersListed as partner on Nova Formation website.
• S. LondonminorOthersListed as partner on Nova Formation website.
• PerformminorOthersListed as partner on Nova Formation website.
• CascadesminorOthersMajor Quebec-based manufacturing company (pulp, paper, packaging). Listed as partner/client on Nova Formation website.
• GSF Assemblage Mécano-Soudé (Groupe Barrastech)minorOthersManufacturing company specializing in mechanical welding and assembly. Listed as partner/client on Nova Formation website.
• Meca-FabminorOthersIndustrial fabrication company on Montreal's South Shore. Listed as partner/client on Nova Formation website.
• TremcarminorOthersManufacturer of commercial and specialized truck trailers. Listed as partner/client on Nova Formation website.
• AMF (Autorité des marchés financiers)minorOthersQuebec financial markets regulator. Listed as partner on Nova Formation website.
• SecuritasminorOthersGlobal security services company operating in Quebec. Listed as partner/client on Nova Formation website, likely utilizing private security training programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Academy of Learning: National Canadian private career college network with Quebec presence offering business, IT, healthcare, and accounting vocational programs. Competes for the same adult learner and employer-sponsored training segments as Nova Formation's enterprise and public programs.
• LaSalle College: Large private vocational and career college in Greater Montreal offering AEC programs, technical diplomas, and corporate training. Competes for adult learners seeking recognized credentials and for enterprise B2B training contracts, though typically at higher tuition.

Direct peers

• Cégep Marie-Victorin — Formation continue: Adjacent post-secondary continuing education provider in the Marie-Victorin territory offering vocational and professional development programs. Competes for the same enterprise training budgets and adult learner pool in Montérégie.
• CFP Charlotte-Tassé: Sister vocational training centre within CSS Marie-Victorin delivering programs including APRPA and AEP Service de garde. Same parent institution, same funding model, and overlapping learner base in Montérégie.
• CFP Pierre-Dupuy (Centre de formation professionnelle Pierre-Dupuy): Sister institution within the same CSS Marie-Victorin, providing vocational training in welding, electrical, industrial mechanics, and machining. Operates from the same facility used by Nova Formation and shares instructors, equipment, and learner pools.
• Service aux entreprises — Centre de services scolaire des Patriotes: Direct peer operating an identical enterprise services model for the adjacent CSS des Patriotes (Brossard/Longueuil area). Serves overlapping Montérégie/Greater Montreal employers with government-subsidized vocational, enterprise, and RAC training under the same Quebec public education framework.
• Service aux entreprises — Centre de services scolaire de la Seigneurie-des-Mille-Îles: Direct peer operating the same public-school enterprise services model in the North Shore of Greater Montreal (Boisbriand/Laval area). Comparable catalog of subsidized workforce training, RAC services, and francisation under the Quebec public education framework.
• Cégep Édouard-Montpetit — Formation continue: Nearby CEGEP continuing education division based in Longueuil offering professional development, vocational, and customized enterprise training. Competes directly with Nova Formation's Service aux entreprises for Montérégie SMB and corporate training contracts.
• École des métiers de la construction de Montréal (EMCM): Direct peer specializing in construction trades training (welding, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry) under Quebec's CCQ framework. Comparable target customer base of construction employers and trades workers requiring regulated credentials, with overlapping curriculum in Nova Formation's construction/hors CCQ category.

Broad incumbents

• LinkedIn Learning: Global online learning platform increasingly used by Quebec enterprises for scalable digital, IT, and professional skills training. Represents the most likely substitute for Nova Formation's digital, IT, and administrative training categories among enterprise buyers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/novaformationcssmv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/service-aux-entreprises-commission-scolaire-marie-victorin

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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