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Skills Training, Professional Development & Lifelong Learning

Kingston City Hall - Photo Wayne HeibertIf 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

The Centre for Training & Development
St. Lawrence College 
100 Portsmouth Avenue
Phone: 613-544-5400 ext. 1421
Email:     coporatetraining@sl.on.ca
Website: http://www.stlawrencecollege.ca/ctd/


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

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

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