Skills Training, Professional Development & Lifelong Learning
If you are interested in gaining an additional academic degree, exploring a new aspect of a current job or keeping up with new currents in a chosen field, Kingston's schools and post-secondary institutions have programs for you. Kingston residents benefit from access to libraries, research tools and other academic resources.
Professional Training
Corporate Learning & Performance Improvement
St. Lawrence College
100 Portsmouth Avenue
Phone: 613-544-5400 ext. 1421
Email: coporatetraining@sl.on.ca
Website: http://www.slccorporatelearning.ca/
Queens Executive Development Centre
Queen's School of Business
Goodes Hall, 143 Union Street
Phone: 613-533-2330
Email: execdev@business.queensu.ca
Website: http://www.execdev.com
Queen's Industrial Relations Centre
Policy Studies Building, 138 Union Street
Phone: 613-533-6628
Email: IRC@QueensU.ca
Website: http://irc.queensu.ca
General Skills Training and Lifelong Learning
Academy of Learning Career & Business College
Academy of Learning is an international organization specializing in computer and business skills training for adult learners. Programs are offered at both the certificate and diploma level.
234 Concession St., Suite 204
Phone: 613-544-8973
Website: http://www.academyoflearning.com
Kagita Mikam: Aboriginal Training & Services
Kagita Mikam is committed to increasing the skill level of aboriginal people to find permanent employment.
993 Princess Street
Phone: 613-536-7054
Email: ron@kagitamikam.org
Website: http://www.kagitamikam.org
Kingston Language Institute
The Kingston Language Institute offers a variety of classes in French and other languages from beginner to advanced.
39 Montreal Street
Phone:613-542-5241
Email: laura@kliweb.com
Website: http://www.kliweb.com/Home.html
Kingston Learning Centre: A Career College
The Kingston Learning Centre provides efficient, instructor-led training in 15 high-demand employment areas.
742 Arlington Park Place
Phone: 613-384-6194
Email: klc@istar.ca
Website: http://www.kingstonlearningcentre.ca
Loyola Community Learning Centre
Operating within the Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic District School Board, Loyola offers a variety of adult education programs from English as a Second Language to a Personal Support Worker certificate. Some courses are available on-line.
1440 Princess Street
Phone: 613-544-3361
Email: loyola@alcdsb.on.ca
Website: http://www.learningatloyola.ca/Kingston.htm
Limestone School of Community Education
Operating within the Limestone District School Board, the Community Education Centre offers a variety of adult education programs from English as a Second Language to Computer Training.
164 Van Order Drive
Phone 613-542-7369
Email: lsce@limestone.on.ca
Website: http://www.limestone.on.ca
Primer Business Solutions Inc.
Primer Businesss Solutions provides seminars taught by skilled trainers who have worked in their respective fields for many years and are recognized as experienced industry professionals. Seminars are available to people and businesses within the Kingston area.
124 Division Street
Toll Free: 1-800-586-6855
Email: service@myprimer.ca
Website: www.myprimer.ca
Trillium College
Trillium College helps professional adults advance their careers or establish new ones. Offers a hands-on diploma programs taught by distinguished faculty and designed for busy schedules. Programs in health, business, IT/tech and social sectors.
1300 Bath Road at Frontenac Mall
Toll Free: 1-866-565-6777
Website: http://www.trilliumcollege.ca
Grade Learning
Through highly qualified, certified teachers and individualized curriculum, Grade Learning helps learners achieve their education and training goals. Grade Learning offers Career College Diplomas, Private School Credits, Specialized Training, Corporate Training, ESL and Individualized Tutoring.
1020 Bayridge Drive, Suite 200
Phone: 613-389-1361
Email: kingston@gradelearning.ca
Website: http://www.gradelearning.ca
Specific Skill Training Opportunities
Liaison College of Culinary Arts
The largest trainer of Chefs and cooks in Ontario, Liaison College has an excellent placement rate for its graduates.
28 Bath Road
Phone: 613-531-9333
Email: Kingston@liaisoncollege.com
Website: http://www.kingstonliaison.com
Kingston Flying Club and Flight College
Professional Flight Training Centre offering ground and flight instruction leading to- Instructor, Commercial, Instrument, Night, VFR Over the Top, Private and Recreational licences and ratings
1040 Len Birchall Way, Kingston, ON, K7M 9A1
Phone: 613-389-0954
Email: cfi@kingstonflyingclub.com
Website www.kingstonflyingclub.com
Advanced Industrial Training Inc.
At Advanced Industrial Training they are committed to providing cost effective, results-oriented training services. They offers many course including everything from W.H.I.M.I.S and Standard First Aid training, to overhead crane safety training and propane and natural gas certifications.
671 Montreal Street
Phone: 613-544-6065
Toll Free: 888-203-2484
Email:aiti@on.aibn.com
Website: www.aiti.ca
Crossroads Truck Driving Academy
Crossroads offers a wide variety of programs to meet the requirements of both students and employers. The curriculum has been designed to exceed the truck driver certification standards set by industry leaders and associations.
1525 Centennial Drive
Phone: 613-389-6000
Toll Free: 1-888-282-6605
Website: http://www.crossroadstrainingacademy.com/kingston.htm
North American Transport Driving Academy
North American Transport Driving Academy has designed it's driver training courses in much the same way that a high-school, university or college runs their programs.
1044 Gardiners Road
Phone: 613-634-8881
Email: bens@nadrivers.com
Website: http://www.nadrivers.com
Transport Training Centre of Canada
The Training Centre offers: Commercial Truck Driver Training, Heavy Equipment Operator Training, and Skid Control and Recovery Driver Training.
751 Dalton Avenue, Unit 101
Phone: 613-634-1554
Email: kingston@transporttrainingcentres.ca
Website: http://www.ttcc.ca
Young Drivers & Collision
Young Drivers offers an ISO 9001 registered driving school.
LaSalle Mews, 303 Bagot Street, Unit 8
Phone: 613-545-1839
Website: http://www.yd.com
St. John's Ambulance
St. John Ambulance is Canada's leader in First Aid and has programs tailored to fit your lifestyle. Their courses provide complete and comprehensive information and skills that can help in an emergency situation at home, work and play. Courses include such things as Standard First Aid certification, to CPR and AED certification.
541 Days Road, Unit 6B
Phone: (613) 384-8062
Toll free: (877) 512-7525
Email: kingston@on.sja.ca
Website: http://www.sja.ca/Ontario/pages/Kingston.aspx
Kingston Economic Development Corporation