Cartier Counselling and Advising

Karen Nesbitt M.Ed., Counsellor in Academic Training, is available to help you navigate as you move through Place Cartier toward your goals.

Samantha Brenhouse, Academic and Vocational Information Counsellor, is available to meet with you and help plan your academic pathways. 

knesbitt@lbpsb.qc.ca

sbrenhouse@lbpsb.qc.ca

Applying to CEGEP:

CEGEP Applications will be available online in January for the Fall semester and in September for the Winter semester. The deadlines are March 1st (fall) and November 1st (winter).

• For John Abbott, Vanier, Champlain (Lennoxville), Heritage and all public French CEGEPs, complete the SRAM application.

• For Dawson College and Champlain (St. Lambert), complete the common application available on each college's website.

Dawson College Champlain College, St. Lambert

• For Marianopolis College, complete the application on the Marianopolis website.

*After completing your application(s) adult education students must contact us to complete the complementary letter attesting to your studies in adult education. Follow the link below to complete the  Request for a Complementary Letter once you have completed your CEGEP application and we will contact you when it is done.

Request for a Complementary Letter

*Important information for students who were in a youth sector high school during the 2019-2020 school year:

Because your Releve does not show percentage marks for the subjects you were taking, but your 2019-2020 Term 3 report card does, SRAM is asking for it to be uploaded into your application file. If you require assistance obtaining your report card contact the high school you were attending in 2019-2020. 

The Complementary Letter lets the CEGEPs know what courses you are taking at Place Cartier, or any other adult education centre. It's actually the ONLY way CEGEPs have of knowing that you are taking courses you need to qualify for CEGEP or a specific program.

Once you've completed and submitted your CEGEP application(s) you'll be asked to provide confirmation of your studies in adult ed.  Once you've completed and submitted your CEGEP application(s), complete the form below and you'll receive an email regarding your complementary letter.

Request for Complementary Letter for Studies in Adult Education

• Consultation -  Whether you're bound for vocational education, CEGEP, university or the work force, we can help you take your next step with confidence and the knowledge you need to make good decisions.

• Registration - Meeting with a counsellor/advisor is a mandatory and important part of the registration process. We'll talk with you about your plans, evaluate your credentials, arrange for placement tests, orient you in the adult ed. system and help you choose courses and establish a timeline so you can move on to the next exciting stage in your career.

• Graduation Requirements - The basic requirements to obtain a high school diploma in Quebec are the same in both youth and adult sectors. The courses offered in the two sectors are equivalent as well.  We can help you make sure you're on track, especially when coming from the youth sector or outside the province. For a more detailed description of graduation requirements, consult the  Ministere de l'Education et Enseignement superieur (MEES) guidelines. A high school diploma can also be obtained with a combination of academic requirements and vocational training credits. Ask us for more details!

• Qualification for Further Education and Training - Many students come to adult education to obtain prerequisites for CEGEP and university programs. We can provide clarification and steer you away from roadblocks and disappointing surprises. As well, we can tell you about the requirements for vocational training programs in Quebec and can even help you plan for studies outside the province.

Karen Nesbitt (M.Ed.) is a professional Counsellor in Academic Training and member of the OCCOQ, and is available for Career and Personal Counselling.

Career Counselling - Deciding what to do in the future, or making sense of educational and training options can be stressful, not to mention navigating around your own and others' expectations. Career counselling can help you feel confident to make decisions and plan for your next step.

Personal Counselling - Sometimes problems arise that make it harder to manage the demands of being an adult student. Talking with a counsellor can help you get through rough times and stay on track.

For a confidential appointment contact Karen.

Being a student can be difficult at times. A number of things can add stress to your life. Here are some resources that may help:

• A Student's Guide to Managing Stress in Difficult Times

• https://amiquebec.org/sos/

• https://amiquebec.org/youngcarers/

All of the school boards in Quebec and many private centres provide professional training in vocations and trades.

Academic prerequisites to enter vocational programs range from Sec. 3 languages and math to a complete DES, and vocational program credits can be used to complete a high school diploma.

Do you know about the bridge to vocational training with a Semi-Skilled Trade Certificate (TCST)?

Here are a few of the websites you can explore to learn about the many options available to you:

*NEW LA CAMARADERIE: Vocational Training Montreal - great new online tool for learning about both English and French vocational training programs available on the island of Montreal

AdmissionFP - Research tool and application centre for trade and technical training programs across the province of Quebec, linked to LA CAMARADERIE. Check Admissions Conditions to find the many ways you can qualify to pursue vocational training.

Lester B. Pearson Continuing Education (also, see the LBPCE slide show on this page)

EMSB Vocational Training - find information on Rosemount Technology Centre, Pius Culinary programs, Shadd Business Academy and more

NFSB Continuing Education - this south shore school board has popular programs not found on the island of Montreal

Centre de formation professionnelle Paul-Gérin-Lajoie and Atelier-école Les Cèdres of the CSTL for off-island training in many infrastructure trades

...Explore on your own to find many more!