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Welcome to St. Lawrence College

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Tuition-Free Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic
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Take the first step towards becoming a licensed HVAC professional.

  • Receive free in-class training and all required materials and equipment
  • Paid 8-week placement
  • Delivered on SLC’s Kingston campus from June 2 to October 3

This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.

Online Learning at SLC
Pursue your passions and goals with the flexibility of online education
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With a variety of online courses and programs, you can achieve your academic and career goals on your terms. 

SLC online offerings are the perfect choice for:  

  • Working professionals looking to upskill or advance their career 
  • Parents and caregivers who prefer flexible options 
  • Career changers exploring new fields or opportunities
Gain Electrical Skills and Techniques
Apply now and start in September
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NEW! A shared first-year curriculum in these programs allows you to build a foundation of electrical skills and techniques while learning about wind turbines, automation, and renewable energy.

 After first year, you may choose the program that best suits your career goals and interests.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

St. Lawrence College is situated on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples. May we always be grateful to live and learn on these lands.

ABOUT SLC

Campuses
Student Placements
Worldwide Alumni
International Students at SLC

Services & Resources for International Students

Welcome to SLC! We have a great team that will provide you with support services to ensure your experience at SLC is positive and rewarding.

Recent Media Releases

Ontario’s Small, Northern and Rural Colleges Join Forces to Advance  Ontario’s Role as Canada’s Economic Engine 
North Bay – April 8, 2025 – As Ontario faces the economic impacts of changing U.S.- Canada dynamics, 11 of the province’s small, northern and rural colleges are partnering to launch the Ontario Regional Economic Workforce and Innovation Network  (OREWIN). This coalition is focused on advancing regional solutions to protect Ontario,  its communities, its workers, and its industries. 
RBC Foundation Supports New Skilled Trades Program at SLC Cornwall
St. Lawrence College (SLC) is pleased to announce that RBC Foundation has made a $100,000 gift in support of SLC Skills Start, a new program designed to address the critical shortage of skilled tradespeople in the Cornwall area, that will be offered at no direct cost to participants. The program launched in February 2025 at the newly renovated Machine Shop in Cornwall and media are invited to a grand reopening to be held on April 14, 2025, event details below.  
St. Lawrence College Kingston Hosts Spring Open House, Saturday, April 12
St. Lawrence College (SLC) in Kingston invites prospective students and their supporters and guests to discover college life at its annual Spring Open House on Saturday, April 12, 2025, 9 a.m. to noon.  At Open House visitors can explore college facilities, connect with faculty and current students, and learn about programs, classroom, lab, and study spaces, services and resources, and how SLC ensures its students succeed. The college now boasts over 120,000 alumni in its sixty years of training skilled graduates and is proudly committed to putting students first.