A First for the CFTR!

St. Jérôme, April 20, 2011 – The Centre de formation du transport routier Saint Jérôme (CFTR), in collaboration with the Centre de Formation en Transport de Charlesbourg (CFTC), is very pleased to present a new championship called the 2011 Student Championships.
The objective of this event based on the Championnat des chauffeurs professionnels du Québec of the Association du Camionnage du Québec (ACQ) is to recognize and highlight students who obtain a vocational diploma in the Truck Driver Training

Program. All points of service of the CFTR and the CFTC are invited to participate and select potential student candidates based on a set of selection criteria. One student per group will be previously selected.
Employer Fair and Open House
The 2011 Student Championships will be an excellent opportunity to invite employers to attend the event. During the Open House, transportation industry employers will have an appropriate amount of time to recruit prospective employees and collect students’ resumés. The Open House will give participants and their families as well as employers an opportunity to visit the Centre. Truck rides will be offered.
When will the 2011 Student Championships be held?
Date: Saturday, May 14, 2011, all day
Place: Centre de formation du transport routier Saint Jérôme (CFTR)
Address: 17000 Aubin Street, Mirabel (St. Janvier), Quebec
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Sources and information
Michel Beaulac, CFTR instructor and event organizer
Chair of the Committee for the ACQ’s Championnat des chauffeurs professionnels du Québec
Email: beaulacm@edu.csrdn.qc.ca
France Vincent, Communications Adviser
Telephone: 450 435 0167, ext. 7215
Email: vincentf@csrdn.qc.ca
Visit our Web site at www.formationcftr.ca.
Karine Duchesnay, a graduate of the CFTR’s Bus Driver Training Program
Her success story featured on the TVA network
I strongly urge you to watch a feature story about Karine Duchesnay, a graduate of the CFTR’s Bus Driver Training Program.
Karine is an inspiring example for all of us. She was able to make her dream of becoming a bus driver come true by taking the training offered at the CFTR.
Chapeau, les filles! COMPETITION
A Proud Winner from the CFTR!
The CFTR and the CFTC participate in the Pierre Lavoie Challenge
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CFTR and CEP students rewarded for their perseverance
Students Championship 2012
CFTR participates in ENERGOTEST campaign
CFTR participates in the grand defi Pierre Lavoie
Preventing Driver Fatigue
CFTR Strategy
EMPLOYERS DAY AT THE CFTR A Resounding Success!
THE CFTR INTRODUCES A NEW VEHICLE
FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE VOCATIONAL DIPLOMA (DEP) IN TRUCK DRIVING PROGRAM
The Centre de formation en transport routier Saint Jérôme (CFTR) officially introduced a new truck to be used by students enrolled in the vocational diploma (DEP) in truck driving program.
LAUNCH OF BUS DRIVER TRAINING PROGRAM
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The project involved the construction and fitting up of administrative offices.
A CFTR Graduate is Rewarded
for Her Spirit and Determination
One second. That’s all the time it took for Cynthia Grisé to fall in love with her new occupation.
THE CFTR INTRODUCES ONE OF THE NEW VEHICLES
FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE VOCATIONAL DIPLOMA (DEP) IN TRUCK DRIVING PROGRAM
The Centre de formation du transport routier Saint Jérôme officially introduced a new truck to be used by students enrolled in the vocational diploma (DEP) in truck driving program.
Quebec Team Has Years of Safe Driving Experience
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On Saturday, August 14, the 57th edition of the Provincial Championship of Professional Truck Drivers was held at the CFTR St Jérôme.
The CFTR demonstrates one of the new vehicules
to students in the vocational diploma (DEP) in truck driving program
The CFTR demonstrates one of the new vehicules to students in the vocational diploma (DEP) in truck driving program.
First class of Bus Driver Training Program graduates
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The CFTR rolls out one of the new vehicles
for vocational diploma in truck driving students
Presentation of one of the new vehicles used by students enrolled in the truck driver vocational training program.
Loans and Bursaries Program
59th Provincial Championship for Professional Truck Drivers
Quebec’s Team Will Be in Moncton!
Quebec’s Team Will Be in Moncton!
2011 Student Championships
First Edition of the CFTR– Saint Jérôme Student Championship
The Centre de formation du transport routier Saint Jérôme (CFTR) and the Centre de Formation en Transport de Charlesbourg (CFTC) are very pleased to introduce the first edition of the student championships.